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Thursday 4 September 2025
China’s AI server market surges to US$22B, set to top US$100B by 2029
China is ramping up efforts to build an integrated nationwide computing network as the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies. The State Council's "AI+" strategy...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Commentary: Is Jensen Huang acting as Washington's AI envoy in Seoul's political theater?
South Korea's Chosun Daily reported on September 1, 2025, that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju in...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
China's Ubtech secures US$1B Infini Capital deal to build Middle East super factory

Chinese humanoid robotics company Ubtech Robotics has secured a US$1 billion strategic partnership with Infini Capital, highlighting...

Wednesday 3 September 2025
Sluggish China market fuels global smartphone sales pessimism
China's smartphone shipments fell nearly 4% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, despite government initiatives aimed at stimulating demand through purchase...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Ant Group buys stake in InnoStar to back China's chip self-sufficiency
Ant Group has taken a minority stake in InnoStar Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., a rising Chinese memory chipmaker, highlighting Beijing's drive for semiconductor self-sufficiency as...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
South Korea's manufacturing data offers advantage in improving physical AI precision
Physical AI has become a key focus in the manufacturing and IT industries, as AI applications extend from online environments into the physical world, leading companies to begin deploying...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
GCCS poised for growth in China+1 SiC substrate market
Taiwan's GCCS has become a preferred third-party supplier for global semiconductor and EV giants amid China's SiC substrate price wars. Chairman Chung-Chieh Chang expects long-term...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
MicroLED technology opens new opportunities for equipment makers
MicroLED is regarded as the next-generation display technology, with Taiwan leading global development due to strong semiconductor and display integration, plus government support...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
SenseTime narrows losses 50% as '1+X' strategy targets profitability
China's SenseTime is starting to reap the benefits of its "1+X" business strategy, CEO Xu Li said. The Hong Kong-based AI firm halved its adjusted net loss in the first half of 2025...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
China's OSAT leaders Tongfu, JCET advance co-packaged optics for AI data centers
Surging demand for AI, large language models (LLMS), and high-performance computing is propelling co-packaged optics (CPO) into the spotlight of the semiconductor industry. The technology...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
The four structural hurdles hampering China's AI GPU sector
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's lobbying efforts for the H20 GPU and the company's upcoming Blackwell-based custom chips have drawn wide attention. But in China's GPU market, Nvidia and...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
South Korean semiconductor firms look to India, led by Samsung's expanding R&D presence
South Korea's semiconductor push into India is being spearheaded by major players such as Samsung Electronics, while smaller firms have shown limited investment despite growing int...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
SK Hynix installs first high-NA EUV lithography system at Icheon fab
SK Hynix announced that it has successfully assembled the industry's first high-NA extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system for mass production at its M16 fabrication plant in...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Yageo receives Japanese approval to acquire Shibaura Electronics after national security review
Taiwan-based Yageo has secured approval from Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) authorities to acquire Shibaura Electronics, following an extensive national security review...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Chinese robot maker Unitree prepares onshore IPO filing by December
Hangzhou Unitree Technology, a leading Chinese robotics startup, plans to file listing documents between October and December for an upcoming stock market debut. The company announced...