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Tuesday 13 May 2025

Apple to lean on AI tool to help iPhone battery life for devices in iOS 19

Apple Inc. is planning to use artificial intelligence technology to address a frequent source of customer frustration: the iPhone's battery life.

Tuesday 13 May 2025

MediaTek bets on cloud applications as 2Q25 outlook remains flat

MediaTek, Taiwan's leading chip design company, reported April 2025 revenue of NT$48.754 billion (approx. US$1.61 billion), up 16% from...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Taiwan Fertilizer launches Hsinchu-based R&D construction project

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. (TFC) has officially launched its third phase development project, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its D7-B Research and Development Building neighboring...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

MetaAge navigates US tariffs and currency swings with strategic pivot to cloud and AI

As US tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations dominate business headlines, Taiwan-based IT services provider MetaAge is navigating both challenges and opportunities in the shifting...

Monday 12 May 2025

Exclusive: AI implementation challenges reshape government roles in ecosystem success

During an in-depth reporting trip to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), DIGITIMES explored the evolving AI landscape through exclusive interviews with Microsoft executives...

Monday 12 May 2025

US-UK auto tariff deal shifts trade dynamics

The US has finalized a trade agreement with the UK, granting British car manufacturers a 10% tariff on up to 100,000 vehicles annually, lower than the 25% tariff applied to automotive...

Monday 12 May 2025

Panasonic announces 10,000 layoffs to boost profitability

Panasonic Holdings has unveiled plans to lay off approximately 10,000 employees, split evenly between Japan and overseas, as part of structural reforms to improve profitability. The...

Monday 12 May 2025

Apple weighs AI search alternatives to Google—decoding the strategic message

Apple executives have stated they are evaluating adding AI-powered search to their Safari browser, a move that caused Alphabet, Google's parent company, to see its stock price plunge...

Monday 12 May 2025

Trump's trade policies pose dual threats, says Acer CEO: manageable risks vs. consumer uncertainty

Acer CEO and President Jason Chen said US President Donald Trump's policies are triggering both manageable and unpredictable disruptions for global companies. While issues like tariffs...

Monday 12 May 2025

Chunghwa Telecom's US subsidiary opens new Dallas office amid Texas tech boom expansion efforts

Chunghwa Telecom announced that its US subsidiary, CHT Global, established a new office in Dallas, Texas, on May 7, as part of its continued expansion efforts in the US.

Monday 12 May 2025

Chief Telecom delivers record 1Q25 growth, defies tariff and currency headwinds

Taiwan-based internet data center provider Chief Telecom has posted robust first-quarter results, achieving double-digit growth across all major financial metrics despite global trade...

Monday 12 May 2025

Infineon secures funding for Dresden smart power fab expansion

According to an official press release, Infineon has received final approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs to fund its new Smart Power Fab in Dresden. The...

Monday 12 May 2025

Foxconn wins Mitsubishi greenlight, enters critical inflection point in its EV strategy

On May 6, Mitsubishi Motors signed a memorandum of understanding with Foxconn's EV arm, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, to jointly explore EV development, design, and manufacturing...

Monday 12 May 2025

CATL starts taking investor orders for world's biggest listing this year

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has started taking investor orders for a Hong Kong stock offering that is likely to be the world's biggest listing this year.

Monday 12 May 2025

Cheap cars, costly decisions: Taiwan struggles with price of trade access

In Taiwan, car prices have long been a hot topic among consumers. With recent debates surrounding whether or not to lower import tariffs,...

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