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Monday 4 August 2025

VinFast launches production in India with US$500 million Tamil Nadu plant

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially commenced production at its new manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The US$500 million plant represents...

Monday 4 August 2025

Weekly news roundup: Tesla's US$16.5 billion Samsung deal, former Intel China executive joins AMD, China advances in mature chips

Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from July 28 to Aug 3, 2025. The top three topics include Tesla striking a US$16.5 billion chip deal with Samsung amid 2nm rumors. Former...

Monday 4 August 2025

US auto parts localization faces supply chain reality

As key tariff deadlines draw near, several countries have secured trade agreements with the US, with the automotive sector playing a central role in the negotiations. Industry experts...

Monday 4 August 2025

Castrol partners with Taiwanese companies as liquid cooling competition intensifies

AI server data centers are creating new business opportunities. Castrol, a subsidiary of British Petroleum (BP), is optimistic about the liquid cooling prospects in AI data centers...

Sunday 3 August 2025

Ex-Cambricon chip architect takes major step at new venture with major angel backing

Former Cambricon Technologies CTO Liang Jun has taken a significant leap with his new venture. On July 30, Shanghai Fangqing Technology...

Sunday 3 August 2025

No need to reinvent the wheel: Taiwan pushes to standardize AI robots like PCs

Amid surging global demand for AI-driven robotics, Taiwan's industry leaders are banding together to form strategic alliances aimed...

Sunday 3 August 2025

The subscription car: Industry's next revenue frontier faces consumer revolt

The automobile is undergoing its most dramatic transformation since the assembly line. What was once a purely mechanical machine is rapidly evolving into a complex software-driven...

Sunday 3 August 2025

In China, the cars of the future come with monthly fees and friction

As automakers in Europe, the US, and China race toward smarter, software-defined vehicles, a new controversy is emerging across markets: the rise of in-car subscription fees. Nowhere...

Sunday 3 August 2025

Taiwan Mobile launches 'Superman Project' to drive internal AI transition

Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has launched a "Superman Project" aimed at equipping employees with the know-how to implement AI tools across all of the company's business segments, from IT development...

Saturday 2 August 2025

Apple talent exodus reflects AI strategy transition dilemma

A wave of executive departures at Apple, including the recent exit of AI head Ruoming Pang and...

Friday 1 August 2025

AI talent's potential to revive Taiwan's traditional industries

As Taiwan's AI server production and shipments continue to expand, high-performance computing chips are driving strong demand in manufacturing, packaging, and testing, making Taiwan's...

Friday 1 August 2025

BYD surpasses 1M BEV sales in 1H25, extends lead over Tesla in global and European markets

BYD has taken a commanding lead over Tesla in the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, reporting over 1.02 million units sold in the first half of 2025 — more than...

Friday 1 August 2025

Realtek's order visibility limited to one quarter, but PC and networking chip upgrades remain strong

Taiwan-based IC design giant Realtek held an earnings call and shared its outlook for the market. The company noted that in the short term, the market will continue to be influenced...

Friday 1 August 2025

Horng Terng fully booked with orders amid AI chip cooling demand surge

Horng Terng Automation, a leading manufacturer of advanced semiconductor packaging equipment, has leveraged its joint development efforts with packaging clients and mastery of critical...

Friday 1 August 2025

ASE maxes out Taiwan backend capacity on AI, automotive demand

ASE Holdings posted solid growth in advanced packaging and testing in the first half of 2025, fueled by robust demand for AI-related high-performance computing (HPC) chips. However,...

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