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Friday 25 April 2025
Apple to strip secret robotics unit from AI chief weeks after moving Siri
Apple Inc. will remove its secret robotics unit from the command of its artificial intelligence (AI) chief, the latest shake-up in response to the company's AI struggles.
Friday 25 April 2025
Trump seeks exemption for Chinese auto parts tariffs; mixed impact on Taiwanese suppliers
US President Donald Trump, after several rounds of tariff impositions targeting China and provoking strong retaliations, has recently indicated a willingness to reduce tariffs on...
Friday 25 April 2025
Shanghai Auto Show 2025: Global carmakers unveil innovations as Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia sit out
The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has drawn nearly 1,000 automakers and component suppliers from around the world. Chinese manufacturers continued to lead in presence, but a strong group...
Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan auto parts makers face 'unprecedented challenge' from US tariffs
Taiwan's automotive supply chain faces an "unprecedented challenge" after the US imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts earlier this month, according to DIGITIMES...
Friday 25 April 2025
Overview of main themes at Taiwan's joint mobility mega shows
As the global automotive industry continues to shift toward connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) vehicles, Taiwan's three major mobility industry trade shows—the...
Friday 25 April 2025
China reportedly stockpiled US$12B worth of Nvidia H20 chips ahead of US ban
Ahead of the US government's early April export restrictions, Chinese tech giants ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent reportedly preemptively stockpiled up to one million units of Nvidia's...
Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan's Vast Power enters EV market with advanced motor technology, eyes global expansion
Vast Power Corporation, a Fortune Oriental Company subsidiary, is carving out its position in electric vehicle (EV) power systems with a strategic focus on hairpin winding motor technology...
Friday 25 April 2025
MediaTek, Nvidia, Intel drive smart car shift at 2025 Shanghai Auto Show
The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has become a focal point for technological competition, as chip manufacturers present advanced platforms that significantly enhance vehicle intelligence...
Friday 25 April 2025
VinFast pivots to Asia with EV plants in India and Indonesia as losses widen
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast is shifting gears toward Asia, accelerating its expansion in the region with new manufacturing plants in India and Indonesia as its...
Friday 25 April 2025
Navigating ambiguity: industry adopts wait-and-see approach on US policies

As the US continues to recalibrate its trade policy toward China, Taiwanese technology suppliers find themselves caught in a state of...

Friday 25 April 2025
Chinese tech giants embrace Anthropic's MCP to enhance AI integration
Leading Chinese tech companies are adopting the Model Context Protocol (MCP) developed by AI startup Anthropic, which simplifies AI agents' access to third-party online tools, data,...
Friday 25 April 2025
Alphabet commits to US$75 billion capex plan amid rivals cooldown in AI infrastructure investment
Alphabet Inc. reported stellar results driven by AI advancements. Facing competition from ChatGPT, the company maintains its US$75 billion AI infrastructure investment despite rumors...
Friday 25 April 2025
CloudMile highlights mixed progress in Southeast Asia's AI development
CloudMile Group, a Taiwanese startup specializing in AI-driven cloud services, is extending its reach into Southeast Asia, eyeing rapid growth in AI adoption across the region. In...
Friday 25 April 2025
Why Singapore is the launch pad for AI: SYSTEX Asia chief explains
Singapore is investing SGD150 million (US$114.2 million) in a government-led "Enterprise Compute Initiative" to boost enterprise computing capacity and accelerate advanced AI development...
Friday 25 April 2025
Huawei challenges Nvidia with Ascend 910C as Japan powers up for tech dominance
Huawei is rapidly rolling out a new generation of semiconductor products tailored for artificial intelligence (AI), signaling a bold push to fill the void left by tightening US export...