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Monday 25 August 2025
AI glass race intensifies: Sunny Optical trades tech for equity in Goertek
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co. said on August 22, 2024, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Goertek Inc. and its subsidiary Goertek Optical Technology, a move...
Monday 25 August 2025
Doctoral student numbers continue to drop amid narrowing pay gap with Master's Degree holders
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has published a written report from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) reviewing the situation of doctoral-level researchers not entering...
Monday 25 August 2025
South Korea's AI fix to its tariff disrupted ASEAN playbook
The US tariff policies have disrupted global supply chains, hitting South Korea not only by imposing a 15% reciprocal tariff but also by impacting the ASEAN countries where South...
Monday 25 August 2025
Weekly news roundup: Huawei found to use outdated 5nm; Google launches 270M AI model; China's new E-Beam tool
Below are the key DIGITIMES Asia stories from August 11 to 17, 2025. Firstly, a recent teardown confirms that Huawei's Kunpeng 930 chip still relies on TSMC's outdated 5nm process...
Monday 25 August 2025
China tightens rare earth controls with new quota and traceability rules
China has introduced fresh regulatory measures to reinforce state control over its rare earth sector, further cementing its position as the world's dominant supplier of the strategic...
Monday 25 August 2025
Taiwan's old-line industries pivot to tech in search of 'second growth curve'

Industry realignments are intensifying, with sectors from semiconductors to ICT facing strain from geopolitics, tariffs, and currency volatility...

Monday 25 August 2025
Taiwan offers tax breaks for SME holding companies targeting US investment
The United States' implementation of trade protectionism has introduced significant uncertainty and risks for export-oriented economies. Chin-Ching Liu, minister of the National Development...
Monday 25 August 2025
South Korean scholars urge closer ASEAN ties to reduce dependence on US and China
South Korean academics are calling for further reforms of the country's New Southern Policy, stressing the need to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN, already home to many South Korean...
Monday 25 August 2025
India roundup: iPhone production begins in India
Apple is rumored to begin iPhone 17 production in India; meanwhile, Dixon and Tata are stepping up their display and semiconductor ventures.
Sunday 24 August 2025
Taiwan firm turns to AI for logistics automation
The Coretronic group's subsidiary, Coretronic Intelligent Logistics Solutions (CILS), unveiled its new AI-powered smart handling solutions tailored for third-party logistics at the...
Sunday 24 August 2025
Taiwan economist: US subsidy flip and Trump tariff threats could shake investor trust
The US Department of Commerce is reportedly weighing whether to convert part of the subsidies granted to Intel and TSMC under the CHIPS and Science Act into equity stakes. Chung-Shu...
Saturday 23 August 2025
JPP Holding rides supply chain shift into AI and aerospace growth
JPP Holding Company, a precision components manufacturer, said on Wednesday that it expects continued strong order visibility for the second half of 2025, supported by the gradual...
Friday 22 August 2025
Getac breaks Panasonic’s grip on Europe’s rugged PCs, taps AI for growth
Taiwan's leading rugged industrial PC (IPC) manufacturer, Getac Holdings, has recently overtaken longtime leader Panasonic in the European market. Getac chairman James Hwang highlighted...
Friday 22 August 2025
AI server demand powers Getac’s revenue upgrade
AI servers are in high demand. Getac Holdings' subsidiary, Atemitech, began setting up production capacity for AI server chassis and racks at the end of 2024 and has started shipments...
Friday 22 August 2025
EU-US framework agreement to boost trade, investment, and industrial cooperation
On August 21, 2025, the US and the European Union announced a Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, pledging to reduce tariffs, enhance industrial and electronics...