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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...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Geopolitical jitters shake markets as AI shores up Taiwan's economic future
As the US-Iran conflict continues, external concerns over its economic impact have intensified, and capital markets have recently experienced significant volatility. Chinese National...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Foxconn advances AI supply chain localization, splitting work between US and Mexico
Foxconn's March 2026 capital campaign in North America signals a shift toward regionalized AI supply chains, promising shorter lead times, lower geopolitical risk, and improved delivery...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Malaysia defends EV policy as BYD weighs assembly pullout
Malaysia's EV industrial policy is creating tension with foreign automakers, as export-driven and localization rules prompt BYD to reassess a planned plant. At the same time, authorities...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Alibaba's closed-source pivot signals mounting monetization pressure
Alibaba's release of its closed-source Qwen3.5 model marks a strategic pivot toward monetization, reflecting growing competitive and commercial pressures as Chinese and global AI players...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Nvidia's US$2 billion bet on Marvell turns rivals into ecosystem partners
Nvidia's US$2 billion investment in Marvell signals a shift toward hybrid AI infrastructure, balancing dominance with openness while intensifying competition across custom silicon,...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
China GPU maker Biren triples revenue on AI data center demand

Biren Technology reported 2025 revenue of CNY1.04 billion (approx. US$150.47 million), up 207.2% year-over-year, supported by demand from...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Taiwan scientists rethink lithium-ion batteries, eye high-power EV applications

In a breakthrough that could redefine electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, a research team led by Professor Yu-Sheng Su at the International...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
China's AI chip demand drives advanced foundry growth amid geopolitical split
Under a push to localize capacity, China's leading domestic foundries are well-positioned to leverage their home market and policy advantages to replicate TSMC's growth trajectory...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Hiwin and other manufacturers bring high-load robotics hardware to Computex 2026

As global interest in robotics surges, Taiwan's technology trade shows are increasingly spotlighting the field. Beyond its longstanding...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
China LLM usage tops US for fourth week as OpenClaw drives token surge
Global large model competition is entering a new phase, with usage data pointing to a shift toward AI agents and a rising “token economy” reshaping pricing, infrastructure...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Taipei begins preparations for 2029 ITS World Congress with focus on AI traffic and smart city governance
Taipei has officially secured hosting rights for the 2029 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress, with ITS Taiwan officially opening on March 30 its project management...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Samsung and Xiaomi bring new phones to Taiwan with AI features and hardware upgrades
Smartphone makers continue to roll out new models, as Xiaomi announced on March 31, 2026, that it will launch the POCO X8 Pro and POCO M8 5G series in Taiwan. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Hiroca enters Toyota supply chain with EV interior deal
As competition in the global electric vehicle market intensifies, automakers are increasingly turning to cabin design as a key differentiator. Hiroca Holdings appears to be capitalizing...