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Thursday 23 October 2025
Samsung, SK Hynix race to build US chip capacity
As the CHIPS and Science Act drives a shift in global semiconductor investments from Asia to the US, whether South Korean giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix can emerge successfully...
Thursday 23 October 2025
Taiwan's chip and AI boom drains talent from academia; NSTC explores possible solutions

As Taiwan's semiconductor and AI industries continue to surge, universities are facing an unexpected casualty of economic success: a...

Thursday 23 October 2025
Taiwan's hardware and semiconductor sectors remain top cyberattack target in Asia-Pacific
Cybersecurity firm Check Point Software has released its September Cyber Security Report, showing that organizations worldwide faced an average of 1,900 cyberattacks per week, up...
Thursday 23 October 2025
Electric scooter push falters in Taiwan despite 80% public support
A recent survey conducted by the Smart Mobility Association Taiwan (SMAT) reveals that over 80% of Taiwanese respondents are calling for more decisive government action to promote...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
South Korean AI startup Rebellions partners with Malaysia's Sarawak government in Borneo
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has announced a partnership with the Sarawak state government in Borneo, marking its official entry into the Association of Southeast Asian...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
China's genAI users double in 1H25 amid domestic dominance
China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) sector experienced rapid expansion in the first half of 2025, with the number of generative AI users reaching 515 million, representing...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
GenAI gives China’s smartphone market a surprise rebound
China's smartphone market, which had slowed due to extended replacement cycles and market saturation, showed unexpected resilience in the first half of 2025. Supported by government...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Japan to appoint first female prime minister, pledges support for AI and chip industries
Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was appointed as the country's new prime minister on October 21, 2025, with cabinet formation to follow. This...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Nexperia meltdown jolts auto industry, triggers rush for power devices

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has accused its suspended chief executive, Zhang Xuezheng (also known as Wing Zhang), of spreading "falsehoods"...

Tuesday 21 October 2025
Global govts fill funding gap as private space investors retreat
As the global space investment boom shows signs of slowing, startups across Asia and Europe are turning increasingly to public funds to sustain momentum in aerospace innovation. According...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Taiwan government reassures chip ecosystem will stay local despite US pressure
Vice President Bi-khim Louise Hsiao's recent remarks on the US's 50-50 chip production proposal have drawn widespread attention. She stated that Taiwan's semiconductor presence is...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Huawei's HarmonyOS 6 targets AI-hardware convergence
Huawei's Terminal Business Group plans to unveil HarmonyOS 6, the latest version of its operating system, on October 22, 2025. Analysts see the launch as a signal of Huawei's push...
Monday 20 October 2025
Nexperia turmoil deepens as Dutch HQ, China arm clash over control
Tensions are escalating at Nexperia as a dispute between its Dutch headquarters and Chinese subsidiary intensifies. Chinese media reported that Nexperia's China branch claimed in...
Monday 20 October 2025
Commentary: SEMICON West signals US chip surge, but Taiwan still runs the show
SEMICON West 2025, held for the first time in Phoenix, Arizona, showcased unprecedented momentum in the local semiconductor industry driven by TSMC's massive investments. The collaborative...
Monday 20 October 2025
South Korea faces energy expressway backlash for Yongin Semiconductor Cluster
To support the development of Samsung and SK Hynix's Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, the South Korean government has promoted a nationwide "energy expressway" to increase renewable...