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Thursday 3 April 2025
Watch: A 10-minute recap of Trump's "kind" reciprocal tariff plan
In his "Liberation Day" speech on April 2, former U.S. President Donald Trump singled out key players in the global tech and trade landscape — including TSMC, its chairman C.C...
Thursday 3 April 2025
Microsoft joins corporate China exodus with Shanghai AI lab closure
Microsoft has closed its AI and IoT laboratory in Shanghai, adding to the growing list of multinational corporations scaling back operations in China. According to a report by The...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Qualcomm acquires Vingroup's AI division for talents
According to a press release, Qualcomm has acquired MovianAI, the former generative AI division of VinAI, which is part of the Vingroup. This acquisition will enhance Qualcomm's R&D...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Vivo swerves EV hype for home robots as China ages
Vivo, China's top smartphone brand from 2021 to 2024, is making a surprising pivot into the home robotics market. While global tech giants double down on electric vehicles (EVs) amid...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 4: Taiwan's electronics edge holds firm as AI era reshapes global supply chains
Between 2019 and 2024, global GDP rose by about US$21 trillion. During this time, companies like AWS, Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Tesla saw their market values exceed US$1 trillion...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, market dynamics, and the broader tech ecosystem
The Pectra upgrade will redefine Ethereum. One of its key features is account abstraction for wallet management and user experience improvement. This article discusses how that could...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Is Solana the future of DeFi?
Solana is fast. That's the first thing anyone will tell you. Where Ethereum stumbles under its own weight—transactions bottlenecked, fees piling up—Solana keeps moving...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Interview with Boston Dynamics founder: Robotics growth fueled by AI but humanoid debate continues
The demand for humanoid robots is on the rise, driven in part by the optimism of industry leaders such as Nvidia. However, the practicality of adopting a humanoid form for robots...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
BYD sells over one million NEVs in 1Q25, eyes 5.5 million annual sales
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has reported first-quarter sales exceeding one million new energy vehicles (NEVs), marking a nearly 60% increase year-on-year.
Wednesday 2 April 2025
China hits its 'ChatGPT moment' with DeepSeek, says 01.AI CEO Kai-Fu Lee
At the 2025 ZGC Forum in Beijing, held from March 27 to 31, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the agenda. At the event's flagship "Future AI Pioneer Forum," 01.AI CEO and Sinovation...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Taiwanese electronics industry thrives with AI Demand, but Trump's upcoming tariffs raise economic concerns

Taiwan's electronics component industry has benefited from strong demand driven by AI and high-performance computing applications, with...

Wednesday 2 April 2025
Apple faces AI challenge in China as local competition intensifies
As China rapidly advances in artificial intelligence, local smartphone brands are integrating AI technology to strengthen their market positions. Meanwhile, Apple has yet to launch...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
'Machine gun' tariffs: Trump's economic barrage forces supply chain recalculation
US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy has struck the global economy like a machine gun blast. His 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, coupled with uncertainties...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Chinese automakers push autonomous driving forward, challenging Tesla
Chinese companies like BYD are now leaders in autonomous driving technology, bolstered by a strong ecosystem and government support, putting significant pressure on Tesla.
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Lee Jae-yong reportedly brought Samsung's chip and display chiefs along on China trip; signals strategic reset
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong was recently joined by senior executives from the company's semiconductor and display departments on a rare visit to China. Industry analysts...