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Friday 15 November 2024
Taiwan's AI Basic Act set for 2025: Four competing versions in play
President Ching-te Lai has pledged to transform Taiwan into an "AI Island," fueling interest in whether Taiwan's inaugural AI Basic Act can win approval from the Executive Yuan and...
Friday 15 November 2024
China's EV advantage pressures European automakers: Strategic alliances or risky moves?
China's dominance in automotive electronics and electrification is pushing European, American, Japanese, and South Korean automakers to respond. European brands, in particular, are...
Friday 15 November 2024
China exports only 2.6% of EVs to North America from Jan to Sep 2024; likely to decline even further post-Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump's policies tend to prioritize "America First" and "Made in America," with the objective of protecting domestic industries
Friday 15 November 2024
Taiwan's electronics and ICT sectors capitalize on geopolitical and technological advantages for record exports
Taiwan continues to capitalize on opportunities for contract manufacturing of cutting-edge technology products as the trade disputes between the US and China intensify. The unrestricted...
Friday 15 November 2024
Foxlink launches Taiwan's largest AI supercomputing center to serve SMEs
On November 14, Foxlink Group (formerly Cheng Uei Precision Industry) inaugurated Ubilink, establishing Taiwan's largest AI supercomputing center and first platform utilizing Nvidia...
Friday 15 November 2024
Germany's automotive cuts feed semiconductor talent race
Europe's automotive sector is facing sweeping changes, marked by mass layoffs and factory closures, with Germany's top automakers—Volkswagen AG, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—feeling...
Friday 15 November 2024
Financial resilience key to AI server ODMs amidst booming demand from likes of Nvidia's GB200
Taiwan-based server original design manufacturers (ODMs) anticipate a significant surge in AI server sales by 2025. However, the rapid increase in sales has led to higher accounts...
Friday 15 November 2024
Foxconn expects AI servers to account for over 50% of server revenue in 2025, but EV targets might be delayed
Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) held its third quarter online earnings call on November 14, during which chairman Young Liu highlighted record-breaking cumulative revenue, gross...
Friday 15 November 2024
Global PMX presses forward with Mexico expansion, defying industry caution amid EV transition
Global PMX, an automotive component manufacturer, is strengthening investments in Mexico, despite cautious sentiment across the auto and ICT sectors since President-Elect Trump's...
Friday 15 November 2024
Xiaomi's smart factory claims to reach 100,000-unit production milestone in record time
In a milestone achievement for Xiaomi's automotive division, the company's 100,000th SU7 electric vehicle rolled off the production line on November 13. CEO Jun Lei commemorated the...
Friday 15 November 2024
Chinese EV makers weigh relocation as EU trade tensions mount
Mounting trade tensions between the European Union and China are prompting Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to reevaluate their European production plans. Following the EU's...
Friday 15 November 2024
Akash Systems lands CHIPS Act funding to advance AI with diamond cooling technology
On November 13, the US government announced a non-binding preliminary agreement with Akash Systems. Through the CHIPS and Science Act, the Department of Commerce intends to allocate...
Thursday 14 November 2024
ENLight, Bulky Animation forge AI alliance to revolutionize filmmaking
Taiwan's AI computing power vendor ENLight Corp has teamed up with Bulky Animation Studio to establish an AI audiovisual technology center tailored to the growing AI needs of the...
Thursday 14 November 2024
CATL open to US investment if Trump welcomes Chinese capital
CATL's chairman and CEO Robin Zeng has expressed willingness to build a factory in the US if President-Elect Donald Trump is willing to open the door for Chinese electric vehicle...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Accton invests in InLC to enhance optical communication capabilities
Accton has announced its board's approval for an investment in InLC Technology (InLC). This long-term investment aims to strengthen the R&D of foundational optical communication...