At its 2025 China Partner Conference, Huawei outlined its roadmap for the next phase of artificial intelligence, spotlighting AI agents designed for autonomous planning and execution across industries. David Wang, Executive Director and Chair of Huawei's ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, reported that 2024 revenue reached CNY860 billion (US$118.5 billion), up 22% from the previous year. Sales to government and enterprise clients in China rose over 25%, becoming a key growth driver
Tesla is reportedly talking to local suppliers, including those from Tata, amid its supply chain diversification away from China and Taiwan. This move aligns with its goal to sell cars in India, where incentives are available for EV manufacturers that produce locally
The Japan Innovation Network (JIC) has completed the tender offer for shares of Shinko Electric Industries, a Fujitsu subsidiary specializing in IC substrates, and the company is expected to be delisted by mid-June 2025
During a visit to participate in the China Development Forum, Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-Yong and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reportedly visited Xiaomi's factory in Beijing to meet with Xiaomi's top executives Lei Jun and Lin Bin. The visit has sparked speculation about a potential collaboration between Samsung and Xiaomi in automotive electronic components, despite their competition in the smartphone and home appliance markets
Apple CEO Tim Cook made his first Beijing visit of the year to attend the China Development Forum (CDF). He joined global business leaders to explore market opportunities and reaffirm Apple's regional commitment, reports Global Times, Yahoo!, and the Standard
Rapidus' Hokkaido investment is exacerbating Japan's semiconductor talent shortage. Companies struggle to fill open positions, revealing a critical gap in skilled workers and instructors despite efforts to bolster local training programs
Kunimasa Suzuki, chairman of Intel KK, the Japanese subsidiary of US semiconductor giant Intel, will retire at the end of March 2025. However, he will continue to serve as chairman of the Semiconductor Assembly Test Automation and Standardization Research Association (SATAS)
China's tech titans—Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent (collectively known as BAT)—are dramatically scaling up investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and capex, signaling aggressive intent in the escalating global AI race
VS Industry, a Malaysia-based EMS provider, reported a quarterly revenue increase alongside a rise in profit before tax from the previous quarter. However, a decline in six-month revenue is concerning, attributed to reduced sales orders and higher operating costs, highlighting potential vulnerabilities amid fluctuating market conditions
India's smartphone manufacturing rose in 2024, driven by Apple and Samsung exports, with Foxconn, Tata, and Dixon Technologies significantly increasing production
India's renewable energy sector is witnessing an unprecedented surge, with major corporations ramping up investments as demand for clean power grows substantially year-on-year, according to Powercon, which counts major corporations like Tata Power, Adani, and NTPC among its customers
HCL-Foxconn's OSAT venture reportedly seeks EPC partners L&T and CTCI, aiming for quick Cabinet approval, following a Foxconn senior executive's visit to India
For many years, Japanese automotive brands have dominated the global market, each possessing relatively complete ecosystems. However, revolutionary new technologies are subtly changing these ecosystems
