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Thursday 2 April 2026
Opportunity in DeepSeek's turbulence: Z.ai sets sight on 'Chinese Anthropic' with API, token strategy

In late March 2026, a series of developments converged to reshape sentiment in the large model sector. Anthropic faced a major source code...

Thursday 2 April 2026
Microsoft bets US$6.5 billion on Southeast Asia AI buildout, spanning Singapore and Thailand

Microsoft has unveiled back-to-back investments across Southeast Asia, committing US$5.5 billion to Singapore and more than US$1 billion...

Thursday 2 April 2026
Deep dive: Huawei 2025 annual report reveals why its AI strategy starts with infrastructure

As the global AI race accelerates, Huawei's 2025 annual report leaves little ambiguity: AI now sits at the core of its strategy. The 147-page...

Thursday 2 April 2026
Boom turns cautious: Mexico reassesses its embrace of Chinese cars
Chinese automakers have pushed aggressively into overseas markets in recent years, leveraging competitive pricing and tech-forward features to win the attention of dealers and retailers...
Thursday 2 April 2026
Denso targets US$54 billion revenue, Rohm deal faces Toshiba-Mitsubishi alliance hurdle
Japan's auto parts supplier Denso on March 31 unveiled a mid-term business plan through March 2031, targeting revenue of JPY8 trillion (approx. US$54 billion) and a return on equity...
Thursday 2 April 2026
ACME sees AI-driven shipment growth; oil price surge boosting EV demand turnaround
Benefiting from the AI infrastructure boom, Taiwan-based soft magnetic ferrite core and silicon carbide (SiC) powder supplier Acme Electronics Corporation (ACME) expects growth in...
Thursday 2 April 2026
Interview: How Europe's two-year AI lag is becoming a security liability
While North America and Asia race to deploy "physics-bending" AI hardware, Europe has opted for a "wait-and-see" approach, shielded by thick layers of regulation. In a DIGITIMES...
Thursday 2 April 2026
MG adopts semi-solid batteries to boost EV range in Europe

MG, the European arm of China's SAIC Motor Group, confirmed that its upcoming MG4 Urban will feature semi-solid battery technology to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Apple at 50: From PC to mobile, AI shift now in focus

Apple marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, after helping shape multiple waves of the technology industry, from personal computing to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
OpenAI raises record US$122 billion, paving way for superapp pivot
OpenAI has closed a record-breaking US$122 billion funding round, valuing the company at US$852 billion, according to CNBC. The raise — the largest in Silicon Valley...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Taiwan panel leaders pivot: AUO targets CPO, Innolux advances FOPLP
Taiwan's panel industry is undergoing a collective transformation, with its two major players adopting distinct technology paths.
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Japan Display sells Tottori Fab, citing asset efficiency and continuing AutoTech work at a new site
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) signed a definitive agreement to sell its Tottori Fab to Yahata Touei Estate K.K., with handover scheduled for September 30, 2026; JDI said the transaction...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Huawei revenue hits US$122bn in 2025, nears peak as AI growth becomes key test

Huawei reported 2025 revenue of CNY880.9 billion, up 2.2% year-over-year, its second-highest on record, with net profit rising 8.63% to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Micron reportedly developing stacked GDDR to address shifting AI memory demand

Micron is reportedly developing vertically stacked graphics DRAM (GDDR) products to address shifting AI memory demand, according to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Analysis: In Japan's EV race, aggression costs Honda while Nissan learns to adapt

A year ago, the Japanese automotive world watched Honda, the financially robust "second brother," attempt to assert dominance over its...