In the humanoid robot competition, the US and China stand out as the two leading forces. Jonathan Hurst, co-founder of US-based humanoid robotics startup Agility Robotics, recently shared his views on the rapid advancements of Chinese humanoid robots

Vietnam is solidifying its position as a major hub for South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) industry, driven by government digitization initiatives and a large, skilled science and technology workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online services, further strengthening ties between the two countries in digital sectors. However, success in Vietnam requires adaptation to local language, culture, and business practices, while intellectual property rights and data protection remain sensitive issues

A serious vulnerability in the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Wi-Fi configuration interface of several Unitree robots could allow attackers to gain root-level control, researchers disclosed on September 20, 2025. The exploit, dubbed UniPwn, affects Unitree's Go2 and B2 quadrupeds, as well as G1 and H1 humanoids. Because the flaw operates over wireless connections, it is "wormable," meaning an infected robot could automatically compromise others within BLE range, creating a self-propagating robot botnet

At the recent "Taiwan-India Semiconductor Forum" held during SEMICON Taiwan 2025, the India Taipei Association (ITA) highlighted significant developments in India's semiconductor sector. Amitesh Sinha, CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), disclosed that the joint venture between India's HCL Group and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) has become the sixth project approved for subsidies under India's semiconductor initiative. India plans to expand its semiconductor capabilities, not only in silicon chip production but also in compound semiconductor research and manufacturing, with investments ongoing across various segments, including printed circuit boards, packaging, testing, and materials

India, traditionally seen as a global hub for IT services, exports second only to the US, is now shifting focus towards becoming a significant player in semiconductor manufacturing. On September 2, during the SEMICON India 2025 forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an accelerated timeline for India's semiconductor industry development plan, aiming to mass-produce its first chip by the end of 2025

Taiwan-based Ampoc, a distributor and manufacturer of PCB wet process equipment and semiconductor materials, anticipates increasing overlap between PCB and semiconductor industries due to vertical integration, according to chairman Ronald Su. This convergence is expected to create favorable opportunities for Ampoc, which operates actively across both markets

Drones have become a key technology for the development of both national security and civilian applications. However, South Korea's current drone industry heavily relies on China for materials, components, and airframes. Calls for technological independence and the establishment of a comprehensive local ecosystem are rising in line with the global trend of getting rid of China's influence in drone development

Frank Meng, Chairman of Qualcomm China, believes that in the long run, two emerging categories have the potential to rival, or even eclipse, smartphones in market scale: robots and a wide range of wearable devices, including smart glasses. Meng predicted while speaking to Chinese media outlets Yicai and National Business Daily at the Snapdragon Summit on September 24

Qualcomm China chairman Frank Meng introduced the "AI Acceleration Initiative" at a Beijing event on September 24, aiming to enhance collaboration across China's industrial ecosystem and accelerate large-scale adoption of edge AI technologies. The initiative was unveiled during Qualcomm's Snapdragon China conference, which included participation from major smartphone and automotive companies via video

Samsung Electronics is expected to confirm by late September 2025 that its 12-layer fifth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM3E) has cleared customer validation, South Korean media reported. The announcement would end Samsung's earlier silence and signal to the market that its technology is keeping pace with competitors

On September 22, DeepSeek released the upgraded DeepSeek-V3.1-Terminus model through its API platform and quickly made it open source. The update fixed user-reported issues, but once again, the highly anticipated DeepSeek-R2 reasoning model failed to appear

At Huawei Connect 2025, Huawei rolled out its Ascend 950, 960, and 970 AI chips with a three-year roadmap, headlined by the Ascend 950's new "P/D separation" design. The architecture splits large language model (LLM) inference into distinct tasks, making it the standout highlight of the launch

China is fast-tracking the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), broadening its ecosystem from core infrastructure to commercial applications and positioning it as a global platform, not just a domestic project