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Thursday 28 August 2025
Analysis: Meta's US$10B Google Cloud deal highlights reliance amid chip and AI struggles
Meta Platforms has reportedly signed a six-year agreement worth US$10 billion with Google Cloud, marking an unprecedented partnership between two dominant companies in digital advertising...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Google's new TPU Ironwood delivers leap in computing power, integrating 9,216 chips
The AI infrastructure arms race is escalating at an unprecedented pace. At Hot Chips 2025, Google unveiled more details about its next-generation TPU platform, Ironwood, and how it...
Thursday 28 August 2025
EU seeks US tariff cuts, but may come with regulatory price

The European Union (EU) is seeking to reduce tariffs on vehicles exported to the US, aiming to lower the rate to 15%. However, to secure...

Thursday 28 August 2025
As AI agents enter workplace, Workday advocates human-centered management
Workday, a leading enterprise human resources and finance cloud platform, is marking its third year in Taiwan. Workday Taiwan country manager Bond Hui cited recent survey results...
Thursday 28 August 2025
US expands Section 232 to e-bikes, but Merida sees limited impact
The Trump administration announced on August 18 the addition of 407 product categories to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 of the US Trade...
Thursday 28 August 2025
From private cloud to private AI: VMware targets next AI goldmine
Broadcom-owned virtual cloud software giant VMware officially kicked off its annual Explore event in Las Vegas. In 2024, its AI developments were only discussed in interviews after...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese goods, aligning with US trade agenda

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is preparing to raise tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports in her 2026 federal budget proposal,...

Thursday 28 August 2025
Smart finance in action: How E.Sun deploys AI to combat fraud and boost banking efficiency
Facing increasingly complex fraud and financial risks, the banking industry is actively integrating AI technologies. At a technology forum held on August 27 in Taipei, Jyh-Shing Roger...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI warn AI training workloads may destabilize power grids
Microsoft., Nvidia, and OpenAI have released a report highlighting the risks that power consumption fluctuations during artificial intelligence (AI) training could pose to electrical...
Thursday 28 August 2025
BenQ’s quiet comeback: inside Taiwanese tech firm’s second act

In 2005, Taiwanese electronic company BenQ—then operating under its parent company Qisda—was riding high as the world's fourth-largest...

Thursday 28 August 2025
Huawei Cloud overhauls business unit, reportedly eliminates PanGu division in profit push
Huawei Cloud has launched a sweeping restructuring as it seeks to halt losses and return to profit, with people familiar with the matter saying the overhaul includes scrapping the...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Broadcom's 'open philosophy' tested: VMware-Nvidia alliance contrasts with chip rivalry
Broadcom, the ASIC powerhouse often cast as Nvidia NVLink's chief rival, hosted the VMware Explore conference in the US this week.
Thursday 28 August 2025
Hesai wins CSRC approval for Hong Kong IPO after turning quarterly profit

Hesai Group, the world's top LiDAR maker, has filed with China's securities regulator to pursue a secondary listing in Hong Kong. The...

Thursday 28 August 2025
Nvidia warns on China H20 sales, clarifies Singapore billing
Nvidia faces uncertainty over H20 chip shipments to China despite strong second-quarter results
Thursday 28 August 2025
Nvidia ramps GB300, RTX PRO, and Rubin platforms as AI infrastructure demand soars
Nvidia posted US$46.7 billion in revenue for the second quarter, up 56% year-on-year, driven by strong AI and data center demand. Looking ahead, the company is ramping GB300 racks,...