Intel has officially launched production at its state-of-the-art Fab 52 facility in Arizona, the company announced on October 9. The milestone includes the rollout of its long-awaited Panther Lake processors, the first to use Intel's cutting-edge 18A manufacturing process. The chips will power a new wave of AI PCs expected to debut at CES 2026, a development seen as a potential turning point for the US chip giant.
China, on October 9, announced a major expansion of its rare earth export controls, escalating tensions with the US and drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump. In response, Trump vowed to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods starting on November 1.
Long known for its disruptive innovations in electric vehicles, Tesla is now undergoing a deeper transformation, one that extends far beyond cars. As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and geopolitical tensions disrupt global supply chains, Tesla's recent move toward lower-priced EVs signals a broader organizational pivot: a long-term strategy that places AI, robotics, and semiconductor self-reliance at the core of its future.
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has reaffirmed its full support for Nvidia's plan to establish its first overseas headquarters in Taiwan, as the company faces delays tied to land acquisition at its proposed site in Taipei's Beitou–Shilin Technology Park (BSTP).
