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Monday 24 March 2025
Tim Cook revisits China: discuss DeepSeek and supply chain collab
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...
Monday 24 March 2025
Rapidus investment fuels Hokkaido semiconductor talent gap
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...
Monday 24 March 2025
Intel Japan chair retires, defends Gelsinger strategies citing 'bad timing'
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...
Monday 24 March 2025
Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent flex financial muscle as billions pour into AI race
China's tech titans—Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent (collectively known as BAT)—are dramatically scaling up investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and capex, signaling...
Monday 24 March 2025
Weekly news roundup: China pays uncapped PhD salaries to develop ASML alternative; TSMC board member dismisses Intel foundry takeover rumors
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 17 – March 22.
Monday 24 March 2025
Japanese automakers at a crossroads: How Foxconn could drive EV transformation
For many years, Japanese automotive brands have dominated the global market, each possessing relatively complete ecosystems. However, revolutionary new technologies are subtly changing...
Saturday 22 March 2025
China's Micro OLED surge as South Korea fears falling behind
Micro OLED technology development in China has accelerated, driven by substantial government subsidies to enhance display manufacturing. Chinese firms are now increasing investments...
Saturday 22 March 2025
Jensen Huang's Samsung visit at GTC 2025 reignites spotlight on memory supply ties
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited the Samsung Electronics booth at GTC 2025 on March 20, Pacific Time, where he left a signature including the words "Samsung," "GDDR7 rocks!" and "RTX...
Friday 21 March 2025
Apple supplier Wingtech offloads ODM assets to Luxshare in semiconductor pivot
Luxshare Precision Industry announced on March 20 that it will acquire core assets from Wingtech Technology's consumer electronics system integration unit. The all-cash deal, executed...
Friday 21 March 2025
Japan approves new strategic energy plan aiming for over 40% renewable energy by 2040
The Japanese government has approved the "Seventh Strategic Energy Plan" and "GX 2040 Vision," which establish a medium- to long-term direction for energy policy and promote green...
Friday 21 March 2025
Xiaomi's ambitious plans for 2025: Challenging Apple and Tesla
Xiaomi is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year as it aims to challenge industry giants Apple and Tesla in both the smartphone and electric vehicle...
Friday 21 March 2025
Foxconn says 'No comment' on rumored Mitsubishi Motors collab
Japanese media has reported that Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). However, when asked about the news at the Nvidia GTC 2025 conference,...
Friday 21 March 2025
SK On lands battery deal with Nissan, enters Japan's auto supply chain
According to Hankyung Business and the Korea Economic Daily, SK On will supply Nissan with electric vehicle batteries, marking its first deal with a Japanese automaker...
Friday 21 March 2025
As trade war escalates between two superpowers, Taiwan faces diminishing gray area
China's advancements in manufacturing and technology have posed a threat to the US, leading it to adopt strategies that utilize trade wars and technological conflicts to contain China's...
Friday 21 March 2025
Huawei's US$119B boom: Enterprise business takes the lead in 2024
Huawei hosted the Huawei China Partner Conference 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing together industry leaders and business partners under the theme "Born...