Following reports of Apple's withdrawal from the development of self-driving electric vehicles, Samsung Electronics is reportedly discontinuing its preliminary research on software algorithms for autonomous vehicles. The company will shift its focus to research and development in robotics due to uncertain commercialization prospects for self-driving technology.

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (BRI) and Hi Cloud Indonesia, a cloud service provider (CSP). The collaboration aims to drive innovation in BRI's banking services by leveraging technology, with a specific goal to enhance customer service and transaction experiences.

European automaker Stellantis has deepened ties with its Chinese partner Leapmotor.

Several media reports that young American engineers complained about working at TSMC. How about Japanese engineers? Would they be holding grudges too?

Beijing-based startup 01.AI, founded by AI pioneer Kai-Fu Lee has officially rolled out its free AI one-stop platform "Wanzhi" tailored for the Chinese market.

Veolia Water Technologies, a subsidiary of Veolia and a leading specialist in water treatment technologies and services, announces on May 15 the inauguration of its first ion exchange regeneration facility in China. The facility features state-of-the-art technology to efficiently recycle spent ion exchange resins, promoting resource optimization and sustainability.

The US announced 25% to 100% tariff hikes on China-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors and other goods. Although the move does not impact South Korean industries for now, companies must tackle a new round of supply chain disruptions as US-China trade disputes heat up.

According to a report from Bloomberg, after nearly two years of evaluation, the Biden administration is preparing to target Chinese EVs.

Power Management IC (PMIC) design house Silergy is confident that the Chinese market will recover at a faster rate than other markets.

Suppliers are expanding their target regions to include India and Southeast Asia as consumer Microcontroller Unit (MCU) markets revive at different rates, according to industry sources.

China blasted the Biden administration's move to increase US tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports, vowing to take its own action, without giving specifics.

US President Joe Biden announced sweeping tariffs on multiple Chinese goods on May 14. Industry experts said China's lithium-ion battery exports will likely take a significant hit while the solar sector is less unlikely to be disrupted.

Major memory vendors Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology are fiercely competing to win orders for next-generation High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips from Nvidia and other potential clients, including Broadcom, which has reportedly commenced testing their 8-layer HBM3E products.

Advanced Technologies & Solutions (AT&S), an Austria-based PCB and IC substrate manufacturer, has announced plans to sell its plant in Ansan, South Korea, which largely services the medical industry.

Samsung Electronics has reclaimed the top position in the global smartphone market in the first quarter of 2024, driven by the strong performance of its Galaxy S24 series. However, despite its global success, the South Korean tech giant continues to struggle in the Chinese market.