Nvidia and SoftBank Unveil First AI and 5G Telecom Network
Chipmaker Nvidia and SoftBank Corp have launched a pilot for the world’s first telecom network that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technology. Announced on Wednesday, this collaboration pioneers a…
Vietnam Expands Chip Packaging as Companies Shift Production from China
Vietnam is rapidly expanding its footprint in the semiconductor back-end manufacturing sector, attracting foreign investment as companies reduce operations in China due to escalating trade tensions with Western nations. Foreign…
Samsung Shares Drop as Trump Tariff Concerns Spark Market Reaction
Samsung Electronics shares reached a four-year low on Wednesday, impacted by concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports under a possible new Donald Trump administration, as analysts note. The…
SoftBank Reports Major Profit Surge with Vision Fund’s Rebound
SoftBank’s Vision Fund division reported significant gains of 608.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) in its fiscal second quarter, as the Japanese conglomerate experienced a sharp rise in returns on its…
Small Businesses Gain New AI Tool as Alibaba Expands International Reach
Alibaba has launched a new artificial intelligence-driven search engine, Accio, aimed at small businesses in Europe and the Americas to aid in sourcing supplies. This tool represents Alibaba’s strategic move…
Baidu Launches AI Tools to Simplify App Development and Image Creation
Baidu Inc introduced a range of new AI-powered applications at the annual Baidu World Conference, marking a strategic push toward the commercial application of its AI advancements. The Chinese tech…
Japan Launches $65 Billion Boost for Domestic Chip and AI Sectors
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a $65 billion plan to support Japan’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors through subsidies and financial incentives. The initiative, targeting domestic chip production, aims…
TSMC and GlobalFoundries Set to Receive Final Chips Act Awards, Sources Say
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and GlobalFoundries, along with another unnamed chipmaker, are reportedly set to receive their final awards under the U.S. Chips and Science Act. The Commerce Department…
Grab raises 2024 revenue forecast as holiday demand surges
Singapore’s Grab Holdings raised its revenue forecast for fiscal 2024, signaling expectations of strong performance in its food delivery and ride-hailing sectors, particularly during the holiday season. The Southeast Asian…
Huawei demands dismissal of US charges in alleged tech theft case
Huawei Technologies is seeking to dismiss a substantial portion of the criminal charges it faces in the United States. The Chinese telecommunications giant filed a motion in a Brooklyn federal…
Shein and Temu Must Comply with Vietnam’s New Registration Rule
Vietnam’s government has announced that Chinese online retail platforms Shein and Temu must register with local authorities by the end of November or face potential blocks on their internet domains…
South Korea’s Ruling Party Backs Chipmakers to Counter Trump’s Trade Threat
South Korea’s ruling party introduced a bill on Monday to provide subsidies and lift restrictions on working hours for chipmakers, aiming to counter potential risks tied to measures proposed by…
Ai-Da Robot Sells Historic Artwork for $1 Million at Auction
Ai-Da, a humanoid AI-powered robot, has made history as the first robot to sell a work of art at auction. The portrait, titled “AI God,” which depicts Alan Turing —…
New DJI Neo Update Boosts Speed and Adds Vertical Video for Creators
DJI’s latest firmware update for its Neo drone enhances both speed and video capabilities, addressing previous user limitations. The update introduces vertical video shooting and increases the Neo’s tracking speed,…
China Chip Index Nears Three-Year High Amid TSMC Export Restrictions
China’s semiconductor index surged to nearly a three-year peak on Monday, fueled by expectations that new U.S. export restrictions on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) could expedite China’s push for…
India’s Antitrust Probe Finds Zomato and Swiggy Favored Select Restaurants
India’s antitrust regulator has found that food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy engaged in practices that breached competition laws by favoring select restaurant partners, according to documents from the Competition…
Sony’s Profit Leaps 73% with Boost from Gaming Sector
Sony Group Corp. reported a significant rise in operating profit for the July-September quarter, driven largely by its game and network services sector, which helped mitigate reduced revenue from TV…
ASML Resolves Global IT Outage Amid Heightened Scrutiny Over China Sales
ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, has resolved a global IT systems outage that affected operations on Friday. The company confirmed that “all systems are fully recovered,” although the cause…
China Prepares for Trump’s Policies with Boosted Chip Equipment Purchases
China’s semiconductor sector is bracing for another challenging period under Donald Trump by accelerating its purchase of foreign chipmaking equipment and exploring alliances with international partners. Anticipating stricter U.S. trade…
US Orders TSMC to Halt AI Chip Shipments to China
The United States has directed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to suspend shipments of advanced chips to Chinese companies, primarily those used in artificial intelligence applications, effective Monday, according to…