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Thursday 19 June 2025
JD.com billionaire unveils turnaround plan after five-year slump
JD.com Inc. founder Richard Liu vowed to speed up an overseas foray and compete with Meituan in new arenas, from food delivery to travel, describing his boldest attempt yet to revive an online retailer that has languished since a 2020 government crackdown.
Thursday 19 June 2025
Taiwan advances passwordless tech for secure chip design environments
SYSTEX Corporation's subsidiary uniXecure has been appointed as the exclusive agent for AuthenTrend in Taiwan, marking a strategic move to promote passwordless authentication services in the region. AuthenTrend, known for its identity recognition solutions, generates over 80% of its revenue from international markets, with Japan as its largest overseas client base. The company has recently expanded its reach into Taiwan, securing contracts with leading Taiwanese integrated circuit design firms.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
South Korea names first AI presential secretary
South Korea's presidential office has appointed Ha Jung-woo as its first senior presidential secretary for AI affairs, a newly created role under President Lee Jae-myung's administration. Ha, currently leading Naver Cloud AI Innovation Center, will oversee national AI strategy and budget, directly advising the president, reported ZD Korea and Ddaily.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Singapore sharpens sovereign AI edge as global competition intensifies
The artificial intelligence (AI) wave led by Nvidia has continuously driven rapid development in data centers and advanced semiconductor supply chains in recent years. As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated, the company is no longer just a chip design firm but an integrated hardware-software solution provider. The rise of sovereign AI has become a core strategy for countries competing on the global AI stage. DIGITIMES recently conducted an in-depth field investigation in Singapore to observe its AI ecosystem development and government strategies, trying to provide deep insights into the AI race through the Taiwanese perspective.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Baidu escalates AI talent war with uncapped salaries, eyes deep tech grads

Baidu has launched its most extensive recruitment drive yet for top-tier AI talent, expanding its AI Developer Unit (AIDU) program by over 60% from last year. Unveiled via WeChat and during its recent AIDU Open Day, the 2026 initiative offers uncapped salaries and a personalized training program designed to cultivate the next wave of AI leaders.

Monday 16 June 2025
Primax joins Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform to boost smart collaboration strategy
Primax Electronics has officially joined the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), marking a strategic step in its expansion into integrated office and smart collaboration environments.
Saturday 14 June 2025
Broadcom's AI chip sales hit 52%, with SoftBank and OpenAI on deck

Broadcom is emerging as a key supplier in the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain, with revenue from AI-related chips now comprising a majority of its semiconductor business.

Saturday 14 June 2025
Hsin Hsin Galaxy sees 22% revenue growth despite e-commerce slowdown
While Taiwan's e-commerce growth has moderated, service providers like Hsin Hsin Galaxy continue to outperform, with the integrated e-commerce operations firm posting NT$2.069 billion (US$69 million) in revenue from January to May 2025, up 22% year-over-year and setting a new record for the third consecutive year during this period.
Friday 13 June 2025
NYCU spinoff FaceHeart honored at VivaTech 2025, underscoring Taiwan's solid academic R&D prowess in AI health tech
Taiwan's AI health tech startup FaceHeart Corp., a spin-off from a research team at National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), has once again received international acclaim--this time in France at VivaTech 2025, Europe's largest tech innovation event held in Paris from June 11 to 14.
Friday 13 June 2025
Foxconn's strategic transformation: embracing AI and cloud collaboration with Google

At the Google Cloud Summit on June 12, Foxconn's Information Officer, Kuo-chin Chang (transliteration), highlighted the company's deepening collaboration with Google as part of its broader transformation strategy. Through AI-powered solutions, Foxconn is evolving from a manufacturing giant to a tech-driven innovator, aiming to redefine its position in the global supply chain. By leveraging Google's cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI-driven data analytics, Foxconn is meeting its growing needs for enhanced global business management efficiency.

Friday 13 June 2025
Samsung and Nvidia invest in Skild AI to strengthen robotics ambitions
Samsung Electronics and Nvidia have taken minority equity stakes in US-based robotics software startup Skild AI in a move seen as a strategic push into the rapidly growing consumer robotics sector.
Thursday 12 June 2025
Meta taps top researchers from Google, Sesame for new AI lab
Meta Platforms Inc. has poached top engineers from multiple tech firms, including Alphabet Inc.'s Google, for a new team focused on achieving a more advanced form of AI called artificial general intelligence.
Thursday 12 June 2025
Oracle leans on Stargate, massive deal to justify record capex and AI cloud bets
Oracle's fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call held on June 11 offered a deeper look into the company's accelerating shift toward cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence, underpinned by rising demand, record capex, and a growing strategic alliance with OpenAI.
Thursday 12 June 2025
Oracle sees accelerating cloud momentum as fiscal 2025 wraps with strong growth
Oracle ended its fiscal year 2025 (ended on May 31, 2025) on a high note, reporting solid fourth-quarter results and forecasting even stronger growth in fiscal year 2026, driven by surging demand for its cloud services and infrastructure.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Apple's 'Liquid Glass' UI redesign backfires, creating opportunities for Android 16
Apple's introduction of its redesigned user interface at WWDC has elicited a range of responses from consumers, coinciding with Google's official launch of Android 16, the newest version of its operating system, on Pixel devices. Google highlighted that several new features of the platform were developed in close collaboration with Samsung Electronics, reflecting an increasing focus on cooperative innovation within the Android ecosystem.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
OpenAI teams with Google Cloud; highlights shifting alliances in AI
OpenAI plans to onboard Google Cloud—part of Alphabet Inc.—as one of its computing infrastructure providers to meet surging demand for AI workloads, according to sources familiar with the matter. The agreement was finalized in May.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Apple's WWDC AI pitch overshadowed by research paper critique of rival models
Apple's 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) was supposed to be a turning point for the company's artificial intelligence ambitions. Instead, it has left many in the developer community wondering whether Apple is out of ideas—or out of time.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Taiwan receives AmCham's investment recommendations as tech giants expand presence on island
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) Chairman Chin-Ching Liu accepted the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei's 2025 Taiwan White Paper, as US technology companies including Nvidia, AMD, and Micron continue expanding operations on the island.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Behind the trust breach: How Chunghwa Telecom lost Chrome’s confidence
Google Chrome announced on May 30 that it would revoke default trust for transport layer security (TLS) certificates issued by Chunghwa Telecom, due to numerous certificate management violations by Chunghwa Telecom and failure to implement corrective measures.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WWDC 2025: Cosmetic upgrades, but AI questions linger
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, held on June 9, marked the debut of a new design language called "Liquid Glass" and introduced updates across its software platforms, including iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, Vision OS 26, and iPadOS 26. Despite these enhancements—ranging from a dynamic, translucent user interface to new productivity tools—analyst reactions have been mixed, with many questioning the company's direction in artificial intelligence (AI).
Tuesday 10 June 2025
US-China trade talks rekindled in London: rare earths, export curbs, Nvidia chips in focus
US-China trade talks resumed in London on June 10, extending a new bilateral economic and trade consultation mechanism launched with more than six hours of discussions the day before. While no deal was reached, both sides signaled cautious optimism.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WWDC 2025: Apple unveils iPadOS 26 with redesigned interface, improved multitasking, and advanced media tools
Apple has introduced iPadOS 26, marking a significant update to its tablet operating system with a focus on design, improved multitasking capabilities, and enhanced audio and video workflows. The update incorporates Apple Intelligence across the platform, enabling seamless communication through features like live translation and expanding the functionalities of various applications.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WWDC 2025: Apple unveils iOS 26 with enhanced intelligence features and redesigned user interface
At the WWDC 2025, Apple introduced iOS 26 on June 9, a major update that includes advancements in Apple Intelligence and a comprehensive redesign of user interface elements. This release focuses on enhancing the functionality and experience across Apple's ecosystem, supported by more powerful on-device processing capabilities.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WWDC 2025: VisionOS 26 drives demand for spatial hardware and AI tools
At the latest WWDC, Apple announced Vision OS 26, an update designed to advance its Vision Pro platform, blending digital and physical worlds through expanded spatial computing capabilities. This update introduces significant improvements in both user experience and enterprise functionality.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe taps Apple silicon for UI and gaming boost
At the WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled macOS Tahoe designed to cater to a diverse range of users, including students, creatives, and professionals. This update brings a host of new features focused on enhancing both design and functionality.