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Thursday 13 February 2025
Trump's promises of a friendly regulatory era
In a big change for the cryptocurrency world, President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to use executive orders to make the regulatory environment more crypto-friendly. The most...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Foxconn's auto gambit faces cultural maze at Stellantis, RNM
The automotive industry's deep connection to regional economies and political landscapes sets it apart from other electronics sectors, according to supply chain sources. This distinction...
Thursday 13 February 2025
DeepSeek emerges as China's AI powerhouse, raising competitive stakes for Apple
During Qualcomm's latest earnings call, CEO Cristiano Amon described DeepSeek-R1 as a turning point for the AI industry, driving the shift of AI inference from the cloud to edge devices...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Manufacturing boosts Taiwan economy thanks to AI and cloud services
Taiwan boasts advanced industrial clusters for semiconductors, AI servers, and network communications, which contribute to the country's substantial manufacturing sector. Aside from...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwanese AI server assembly may not shift abroad; air freight value-added facilities aim for year-end completion
Foxconn chairman Young Liu announced plans in October 2024 to build a massive GB200 server factory in Mexico, but products entering the US from Mexico could face new tariff barriers...
Thursday 13 February 2025
DeepSeek expected to speed up on-premise server deployment, slowing large-scale AI investments in China
The list of companies using DeepSeek continues to grow, already including Tencent Holdings, Moore Threads, Huawei Technologies, and Lenovo Group. Now the question is, what impact...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwan leverages DeepSeek-R1 to advance Traditional Chinese AI
A new initiative is revitalizing Taiwan's Traditional Chinese AI development landscape by leveraging DeepSeek-R1, an open-source model from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. This effort...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Renault holds key to Nissan's future as Foxconn ponders move
As iPhone maker Foxconn circles the ailing Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co., Renault SA will play a decisive role in any deal that's struck.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Apple and Foxconn face steep hurdles in Nissan stakes bid amid Honda merger collapse
The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan has reached an impasse, while Renault is preparing to reduce its 36% ownership in Nissan. This development has sparked speculation about...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Taiwan launches talent recruitment program to bridge gap in AI, quantum research
A recent study by Academia Sinica highlights the need for Taiwan to inject fresh momentum into fundamental research, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The study suggests...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Foxconn targets NT$7 trillion revenue for 2025 on AI momentum
Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology) Chairman Young Liu projects the company's revenue to exceed NT$7 trillion (US$212 billion) in 2025, with the potential to reach NT$8 trillion (US$243...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Foxconn chairman dismisses Nissan takeover talk; focus is on collaboration
Foxconn chairman Young Liu dismissed speculation about a potential Nissan acquisition, emphasizing that the company seeks collaboration rather than equity control. "Acquiring shares...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Bridgestone rides Taiwan's EV boom with high-tech tires
The surge in luxury car and electric vehicle (EV) sales in Taiwan has created profitable opportunities for component suppliers, particularly in the tire sector. Bridgestone Taiwan...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
PMIC supplier GMT pessimistic about market prospects
Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT), a supplier of power management ICs (PMIC), has maintained its generally cautious view for 2025, as well as its assessment of demand for AI PCs.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Despite global disruptions, TSMC and Nvidia bolster Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain
In late 2024, Nvidia's Blackwell AI GPUs encountered supply chain disruptions, including design setbacks, production bottlenecks at TSMC, and cooling system constraints, delaying...