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Monday 10 February 2025
OpenAI's shifting alliances: Altman seeks funding amid Figure AI split, Microsoft strain grows
Sam Altman's recent global tour across Japan, South Korea, and India highlights OpenAI's ambitious drive to establish strategic alliances throughout Asia. While SoftBank's Masayoshi...
Monday 10 February 2025
GM of Cheng Mei Materials resigns amid legal battle and investor allegations
Taiwan-based polarizer maker Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) announced late on February 9 that general manager Wei-Chung Lien has decided to resign.
Monday 10 February 2025
Over 300 Taiwanese firms reshore manufacturing in Taiwan amid Sino-US tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, announcing that Japan's investment in the US will reach US$1 trillion. The two leaders...
Monday 10 February 2025
DeepSeek API price hikes signal the end of low-cost AI
DeepSeek's conclusion of its promotional trial period brings substantial price increases to its API services, potentially shifting enterprise strategies toward on-premise deployments...
Monday 10 February 2025
HiWin targets US market, eyeing synchronized revenue and profit growth by 2025
Taiwan's leading motion control specialist HiWin Technologies is strengthening its presence in the American market through partnerships with US logistics startups and plans for local...
Monday 10 February 2025
DeepSeek's rise highlight the shift in global market and geopolitical dynamics
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has disrupted the global AI landscape by launching two open-source models that demonstrate significant innovation and cost efficiency,...
Monday 10 February 2025
France to announce EUR109 billion in fresh AI investments
France is set to announce a total of EUR 109 billion (US$113 billion) in investment in artificial intelligence (AI) projects in the country by companies, funds, and other sources...
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple aims for ultra-thin design, with potential expansion to high-end models
Despite recent iPhone sales falling short of expectations, Apple is preparing to launch an innovative ultra-thin design for its 2025 iPhone models. This strategic move could reinvigorate...
Monday 10 February 2025
Samsung future once again faces uncertainty as prosecutors challenge chair acquittal in merger case
Samsung Electronics faces renewed uncertainty after South Korean prosecutors filed an appeal against chairman Lee Jae-Yong's acquittal in a merger case, potentially hampering the...
Monday 10 February 2025
Weekly news roundup: ASML CEO signals US advantage; Tongfu reportedly begins HBM2 trial assembly
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from February 3 – February 8.
Monday 10 February 2025
Elon Musk says he doesn't want to buy TikTok's US business
Elon Musk said he isn't interested in buying TikTok, the popular social video app the US has tried to ban over national security concerns with its Chinese owner Bytedance Ltd.
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple rumored to unveil iPhone SE 4 and new MacBook Air in push for first-quarter revenue
Rumors suggest that Apple is set to launch new products, including the iPhone SE 4, a refreshed MacBook Air, an updated iPad Air, and a new headphone line. These launches aim to boost...
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple makes manufacturing pivot: scales back Vietnam MacBook production, ramps up India operations
Apple is shifting its strategy by scaling back its plans to expand MacBook production in Vietnam, which was expected to ramp up in late 2024. This marks a departure from its earlier...
Monday 10 February 2025
Thailand navigates US-China trade tensions with bilateral engagement
Thailand is strategically managing the escalating tariff tensions between the US and China. While not directly targeted by US tariff policies, Thai officials are taking preemptive...
Monday 10 February 2025
India roundup: India cuts tariffs amid Trump's tariff policy
As US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on trading partners, India has lowered its basic customs duties in its latest annual budget and is reportedly reducing the...