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Tuesday 27 May 2025
NTT and CHT debut IOWN-APN cross-border live performance at Osaka Expo 2025
At the Osaka Expo 2025, Japan's NTT and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) staged the world's first real-time cross-border performance using the IOWN all-photonics network (APN). This showcased the IOWN-APN international fiber link between Japan and Taiwan, featuring synchronized multi-language narration, interactive audience participation, and seamless live streaming, highlighting the potential of next-generation network technology in cultural entertainment
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Samsung falls to fourth in global CIS market with China’s rise

Samsung Electronics has slipped out of the top three in the global CMOS image sensor (CIS) market for the first time in years, according to newly released data from market research firms. Once the second-largest supplier by shipment volume in 2023, Samsung now ranks fourth, underscoring the growing pressure it faces from China's rapidly evolving semiconductor ecosystem

Tuesday 27 May 2025
Chinese EV giants dethrone Tesla: BYD reigns in Europe while Xiaomi targets Model Y's China crown
Recent reports from Chinese automakers highlight a growing shift in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, with industry giants BYD and Xiaomi emerging as formidable competitors to Tesla, particularly in Europe and China. As BYD's sales of pure electric vehicles (BEVs) surge, surpassing Tesla in Europe, Xiaomi is positioned as a potential disruptor, poised to dethrone Tesla's dominance in China's Model Y segment
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Trump tariff targets Apple, Samsung: no more smartphones made in India and Vietnam
US President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions, this time with his sights set on smartphones. On May 23, 2025, he proposed a 25% tariff on imported handsets, singling out Apple and Samsung Electronics. The announcement rattled both companies and their global supply chains, triggering fears of price hikes and logistical disruption in the critical US smartphone market
Tuesday 27 May 2025
China reportedly drafts long-term tech self-reliance plan as 'Made in China 2025' nears completion
As China approaches the end of its "Made in China 2025" initiative, Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that Beijing is drafting a comprehensive plan to guide technological self-reliance over the next decade. The move signals China's intent to strengthen its advanced manufacturing capabilities amid US-led efforts to reshore manufacturing and internal economic rebalancing
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Malaysia bets on advanced chip design to power US$270 billion semiconductor ambition
Southeast Asian nation pivots from assembly hub to IC design powerhouse amid global supply chain tensions, but faces talent and scaling challenges
Tuesday 27 May 2025
China pilots unified AI compute network to end regional fragmentation
China officially launched its Computing Power Internet Pilot Network on May 17, 2025, in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, during the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. Led by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and supported by China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom, the initiative aims to unify and virtualize compute infrastructure across the country
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Tesla's budget EV raises alarm among Korean, Japanese battery giants

As Tesla's long-rumored low-cost electric vehicle appears poised for launch, anxiety is rising across its global battery supply chain—particularly among Korean and Japanese partners. Industry observers warn that Tesla's increasing reliance on Chinese-made lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries could marginalize long-standing suppliers like LG Energy Solution (LGES), L&F, and Panasonic, potentially eroding their influence in the world's most consequential EV supply chain

Tuesday 27 May 2025
Computex 2025: Telangana state courts Taiwanese firms for electronics production
A high-level delegation from the Government of Telangana, India, led by senior bureaucrat Narsimha Reddy IAS, participated in COMPUTEX Taipei 2025 to promote what the state describes as its ambition to emerge as a manufacturing powerhouse for electronics. According to officials, the visit marks a significant stride in Telangana's ongoing engagement with the Taiwanese tech ecosystem to attract investments and advance electronics production within India
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Univacco to open third Vietnam plant to offset tariff risks and boost EU sales
Taiwanese vacuum coating film specialist Univacco Technology plans to establish its third manufacturing facility in Vietnam, as part of a broader strategy to diversify supply chains, lower operating costs, and sharpen its edge in the European market. The move, greenlit at a recent shareholders' meeting, reflects the company's response to persistent global economic volatility and geopolitical headwinds
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Rocket science meets red ink: China’s Star Compute Program explained
Chinese satellite network provider ADA Space Technology has advanced its space capabilities with the recent launch of 12 satellites featuring sophisticated AI inference technology. This deployment, known as the "Three-Body Computing Constellation," represents the first phase of the company's ambitious "Star Computer Program.
Monday 26 May 2025
OpenAI bets on South Korea's AI appetite
Seoul becomes the latest hub in a global push to deepen ties with advanced tech markets
Monday 26 May 2025
Shibaura Electronics revises stance on bidding war, withdraws opposition to Yageo's hostile offer
Shibaura Electronics announced on May 21, 2025, a shift in its stance regarding the competing tender offers (TOBs) from Japan's MinebeaMitsumi and Taiwan-based Yageo for its shares. Originally, Shibaura Electronics had recommended that shareholders accept MinebeaMitsumi's bid. However, the company has now revised its position from a clear endorsement to a neutral stance
Monday 26 May 2025
Wolfspeed's collapse threatens SiC market: US$2B Renesas deal in jeopardy
Wolfspeed, the US-based chip component maker, is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy—sending shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry. The news has sparked significant concern among its key clients, particularly Japan's Renesas Electronics, which may face direct financial fallout from the potential collapse
Monday 26 May 2025
Hygon, Sugon unify to cement China's HPC leadership
China's Dawning Information Industry Company (Sugon) and Hygon Information Technology announced plans for a strategic merger on May 25 to consolidate the country's computing power ecosystem. The proposed deal involves a share swap, with Hygon set to issue shares to all A-shareholders of Sugon. A simultaneous capital raise is also planned to support the integration. Both companies halted trading on May 26, with the suspension expected to last no more than ten trading days
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