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Wednesday 23 July 2025
Driving towards net-zero: Mastertrans unveils Taiwan's first certified intercity electric bus with fully localized systems
At the 2025 Taiwan Net Zero Mobility Forum: Hydrogen and Electric Buses, held on July 22, 2025, in Kaohsiung, Master Transportation Bus Manufacturing Ltd. (Mastertrans) unveiled Taiwan's...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Foxconn auto subsidiary receives Saudi certification for new charging stations
Foxconn has continued to focus on growth in electric vehicles (EVs) and other emerging markets, as part of its "3+3+3" strategy of transition and transformation across the corporate...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Taiwan's AI robotics alliance seeks democratic supply chains partnerships in humanoid race
AI-powered unmanned systems are emerging as strategic assets, with governments worldwide prioritizing robotics beyond industrial automation. Wu Tsung-tsong, chairman of Taiwan's Cloud...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
OpenAI and Google AI models reach Olympiad gold medal-level in math but diverge on rollout plans
Large language models (LLMs) from OpenAI and Alphabet's Google have achieved gold medal-level performance on International Mathematical Olympiad problems, marking a breakthrough in...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Chinese AI talent sparks global bidding war as US readies countermeasures
China's artificial intelligence sector is entering a new phase, shifting from model development to large-scale deployment, while a fierce battle for AI talent intensifies across the...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Chinese EVs surge globally but face mounting international roadblocks
China overtook Japan in 2023 to become the world's top automobile exporter — a symbolic milestone for its surging electric vehicle (EV) industry. From battery-electric (BEV)...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Chinese car brands gain ground in Europe through fleets, not consumers

Chinese automakers have emerged as a global force, commanding attention from policymakers and industry leaders worldwide. After initial...

Wednesday 23 July 2025
Taiwan sees June 2025 export orders grow 24.6% YoY
Taiwan's export orders for advanced process semiconductors and AI servers continued to perform well in June 2025, despite ongoing uncertainties with US trade policy and geopolitical...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Taiwan's AI & robotics alliance targets US$34 billion industry by 2030
Robotics has proven its worth as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and TSMC chairman C. C. Wei have both recently expressed strong interest in the sector, catalyzing growth across Taiwan's...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Nvidia's Jensen Huang holds private talks with founder of Chinese AI startup MiniMax during Beijing visit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met privately with Yan Junjie, the founder of Chinese AI startup MiniMax, during his recent visit to Beijing, marking a rare and closely watched interaction...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Oracle to supply OpenAI with 2 million AI chips for data centers
OpenAI and Oracle Corp. announced they will develop 4.5 gigawatts of additional US data center capacity in an expanded partnership, furthering a massive plan to power artificial intelligence...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
TI notes slower growth in automotive market, reaffirms 2025 capex plan
Texas Instruments' management struck a cautious tone during its second-quarter 2025 earnings call, highlighting signs of cyclical recovery across most end markets while acknowledging...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
US, Japan announce trade deal setting tariffs at 15%; auto levy exemption remains unclear
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the US and Japan have reached a trade agreement, setting reciprocal tariffs at 15% for Japanese exports to the US. This rate is notably...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Beyond racing: 'F1' showcases the evolution of automotive technology
Since its release, F1 has burned rubber at the box office, not only becoming a major success for Apple but also accelerating as an important and exciting reference in the history...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Taiwan VP weighs in on US tariff threat
Taiwanese Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao has expressed her stance on the US imposition of Section 232 tariffs for the first time, pointing out that the US and Taiwan ultimately have...