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Oct 20, 16:23
Huawei Cloud CEO demoted over data falsification scandal
On October 18, 2025, Huawei's internal disciplinary committee reportedly imposed strict penalties on senior executives within its cloud computing business unit after uncovering "data falsification and economic misconduct." Zhang Ping'an, Executive Director and CEO of Huawei Cloud Computing BU, was demoted three levels, given the largest possible pay cut, and issued a severe warning — a rare move that underscores the gravity of the offense.
Targeting the global continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) market, microcontroller IC design house Holtek has unveiled its latest CGM application integrated with edge AI computing to capture healthcare opportunities.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met recently with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Al-Swaha, to discuss potential collaborations in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced computing, and artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to reports from Arab News and Wccftech.
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from October 13 to 19, 2025.
Taiwan's infant cardiac robot outperforms da Vinci system
Oct 20, 11:44
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) announced the winners of the 2025 Future Tech Award. Among the winners is the infant cardiac robotic surgical system (iCROSS) developed by Professor Cheng-wei Chen's team from National Taiwan University's (NTU) Department of Electrical Engineering. The system achieves a level of precision beyond what the da Vinci surgical system is capable of.
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has launched a Rare Earth Supply Chain Task Force to shield domestic industries from China's tightened export controls.
DIGITIMES attended SEMICON West 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, where the event set an 18-year record for both attendance and exhibitor participation. In an exclusive interview, SEMI president and CEO Ajit Manocha shared insights on the show's success and the evolving semiconductor market landscape.
Apple CEO Tim Cook received a custom Labubu during his recent visit to China, where he met with Pop Mart founder Wang Ning and Labubu creator Kasing Lung. This meeting has sparked heated discussions and marks a shift for Apple in China.
On October 17, 2025, Dixon Technologies posted robust results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (April 2025 to March 2026), with revenue rising 28.8% year-on-year to INR148.55 billion (US$1.69 billion), driven by higher demand across its electronics manufacturing segments. The company's operating income grew 29.1% to INR4.65 billion, reflecting improved efficiency and scale benefits from expanding production volumes.

With the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure continuing to accelerate, industry giants Nvidia and AMD are preparing to launch next-generation chip architectures in 2027. These innovations are expected to significantly drive demand for AI servers, reshaping the supply chain and pushing the boundaries of data center design.

Tech firms are ramping up AI infrastructure investments and talent hunt in India as Tata Electronics reportedly develops its electronics manufacturing capabilities with a series of M&A efforts.
Businesses are increasingly viewing AI as the key to future competitiveness amid the ongoing global AI boom, yet Cisco's third annual AI Readiness Index, released on October 15, 2025, has exposed a stark reality for Taiwan's tech sector.