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Wednesday 20 August 2025

OpenAI launches affordable ChatGPT subscription in India to encourage free users to upgrade

OpenAI has introduced a new subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, tailored specifically for the Indian market and priced at INR399 per month (about US$4.6). The move aims to boost paid subscriptions...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

China's DeepSeek releases V3.1, boosting the AI model's capabilities

DeepSeek announced what appeared to be an update to its older V3 artificial intelligence model on Tuesday, declaring an enhanced version ready for testing.
The V3.1 has a longer...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Taiwan's manufacturing 'Big Six' are quietly building factories of the future

As industrial automation and robotics evolve at breakneck speed, major global automakers and Tier 1 suppliers are swiftly transforming...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Xiaomi eyes 2027 European expansion following robust EV profitability

Xiaomi's electric vehicle business delivered strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting the company's strategic focus on premiumization and operational efficiency...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

VinFast restructures with transfer of Novatech shares worth US$1.6 billion to founder

On August 14, 2025, VinFast Auto announced a restructuring plan that will spin off certain research and development assets into a newly formed entity and subsequently transfer ownership...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Xiaomi shifts gears as EV and AI drive growth despite smartphone slowdown

Xiaomi delivered a strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, underscoring its rapid transformation into a more diversified technology company. Growth in its EV, AI, and new...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Cambricon Technologies to raise CNY3.98B to advance AI chip autonomy

China's artificial intelligence (AI) industry is rapidly developing, with the Chinese government actively promoting increased procurement of domestically produced AI chips by local...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Foxconn and Nobel Medical join forces to revolutionize AI-driven eye care and AR glasses

The convergence of artificial intelligence and medical technology is reshaping global healthcare, with digital health applications increasingly transforming patient care. In a significant...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Chip toolmakers diverge: AI drives windfalls, China demand fades

Half of the world's 10 largest chip equipment makers reported profit declines or markedly slower growth in the second quarter of 2025, highlighting an uneven cycle driven by booming...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

From bicycles to graphics cards: Taiwan's export shift to the Netherlands

Trade between Taiwan and the Netherlands has evolved over the years. According to statistics from the Ministry of Finance (MOF), while Taiwan imports advanced lithography equipment...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Commentary: Tariff delays, price anxiety, and the EV stall in Taiwan

Despite lively public debate over vehicle pricing, Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) market has entered a period of stagnation, as long-awaited...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

HTC builds software and hardware ecosystem to drive AI glasses profitability

HTC recently launched its first smart glasses supporting Traditional Chinese, the Vive Eagle, integrating multiple AI features such as voice interaction, scene recognition, and real-time...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Prime Minister of Singapore highlights employment as economic focus amidst AI advancements

At the National Day rally in Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong underscored that the country's top economic priority is "employment," highlighting efforts to enhance citizens'...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

High pay, high stakes: Meta's challenge to manage star AI scientists

Meta Platforms has created the Superintelligence Lab by hiring leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts with substantial compensation packages. The company aims to accelerate...

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Dongfeng to sell Honda engine JV stake as China accelerates EV shift

Dongfeng Motor Corporation, one of China's largest state-owned automakers, is divesting its 50% stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., a...

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