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Tuesday 22 April 2025
Taiwan's ex-Tech Minister on trade wars: Bet on AI, not tariffs
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, the US-China trade war is intensifying, prompting some analysts to warn of a new Cold War. As Washington rolls out sweeping import...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
OpenAI's open-source pivot isn't altruism—it's a strategic recalibration
OpenAI has revealed plans to release an open-source AI model in the coming months, though it is still evaluating the appropriate scale for the release. The announcement comes alongside...
Monday 21 April 2025
Musk's Optimus robot faces supply chain hurdles amid US-China dispute
Intensifying US-China trade tariffs could hamper emerging humanoid robot industries that rely on China's efficient supply chain, according to analysts. Tesla's plan to mass-produce...
Monday 21 April 2025
China tariffs may undermine US humanoid robotics lead
Analysts warn that the US's escalating tariffs on Chinese imports may undercut the country's ability to stay competitive in the emerging humanoid robotics sector. As the US continues...
Monday 21 April 2025
Tenstorrent aligns with Rapidus for 2nm chip validation, targets year-end tape-out
Tenstorrent, a US-based semiconductor design firm, held a press conference on April 17 at its newly established Tokyo office to discuss its deepening collaboration with Rapidus in...
Monday 21 April 2025
Hong Kong's trade role dims under US-China tensions
Once hailed as Asia's freest port and a gateway between China and the world, Hong Kong now finds itself increasingly swept up in the geopolitical undertow of US-China tensions. As...
Monday 21 April 2025
Taiwan supports global AI supply chain, says DIGITIMES chairman in new book 'SEMI Country'
As the tariff war between the US and China intensifies, undermining the existing global supply chain order, DIGITIMES chairman Colley Hwang has released his latest book, "SEMI Country."...
Monday 21 April 2025
FCS Machinery sees significant demand from new energy car sector; overall equipment order visibility extends to 2Q26
Injection molding machine maker FCS Machinery has disclosed that it is gaining momentum from the reshaping of the global supply chain, with increases in orders from multiple sector...
Monday 21 April 2025
'Year of gear reducer': Turvo to benefit from humanoid robot demand boom
Turvo International chairman Chun-Chang Liu has declared 2025 the "year of the gear reducer," citing strong growth momentum in industrial automation and rising global interest in...
Monday 21 April 2025
Nvidia's China workaround crumbles as Huawei, domestic rivals race to fill void
Nvidia's China strategy recently suffered a major blow as the US Department of Commerce placed its China-specific H20 chip under indefinite export control. The move came just a day...
Monday 21 April 2025
Lens Technology beats forecasts in 1Q25 with 39% profit surge, margin gains
Lens Technology exceeded market expectations in the first quarter of 2025, posting revenue of CNY17.063 billion (US$2.34 billion), a 10.1% increase compared to the same period last...
Monday 21 April 2025
Nvidia CEO's suit diplomacy plays out amid US$5.5 billion China inventory setback
Jensen Huang's Beijing appearance in formal attire rather than his trademark leather jacket signals deeper strategic maneuvers as Nvidia navigates increasingly complex US-China tech...
Monday 21 April 2025
Taiwan's AI adoption lags behind expectations, Qualcomm partnership aims to boost progress
Taiwan's Artificial Intelligence Foundation (AIF) revealed in its 2025 Industrial AI Adoption Survey that implementation across Taiwanese industries remains disappointingly slow,...
Monday 21 April 2025
US strengthens supply chain resiliency as China tightens rare earth controls
Following the imposition of US tariffs, China announced it would enforce export controls on certain rare earth metals—materials critical to sectors like electric vehicles, semiconductors,...
Monday 21 April 2025
Automation reimagined: Industry shifts from full autonomy to AI-augmented smart factories
Despite the disruptions caused by US tariffs, industry leaders say their long-term manufacturing strategies remain unchanged. Instead, the changing trade environment has reinforced...