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WPG Holdings' subsidiary, Silicon Application Corporation Group (SACG), announced on July 3 that it has secured exclusive distribution rights in the Asia-Pacific region for European edge AI chip startup Axelera AI....

Amid falling TV demand and pandemic-driven high inventories, LG Electronics Taiwan president Kevin Jeong said the company aims to boost demand through product innovation and new business models. The surge in shipments brought by COVID-19 are still being digested....

As artificial intelligence fuels rapid growth in high-performance computing, it's also triggering a shift in how semiconductor chips are tested. Beyond leading AI GPU makers, major cloud providers—known as hyperscalers—are doubling down on custom-built AI chips, or ASICs, sparking a sharp rise in demand for system-level testing, or SLT. These tests are designed to handle the higher speeds and power levels of next-generation processors....

Japan's Toppan Holdings is offloading its entire 53.1% stake in Taiwanese display maker Giantplus Technology to Ju Yi Investment, with the deal unfolding in two phases and expected to wrap up by late August 2025....

As global competition in artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, the US-China rivalry has expanded beyond chips and models to include the competition for talent and education integration....

Australia has filed a lawsuit against China-backed Indian Ocean International Shipping and Service Company for violating foreign investment laws, demanding it divest from rare earths producer Northern Minerals, as rare earths become a focal point for geopolitical and technological competition....

Malaysia has revised its electricity tariff structure, resulting in a sharper-than-expected rise in power costs that is prompting data center operators to reassess their expenses as Malaysia has emerged as a data center hub thanks to favorable geographic and policy factors....

By the first quarter of 2025, hyperscalers operated 1,189 data centers, representing 44% of global data center capacity, according to Synergy Research Group. This share is expected to rise to 61% by 2030, reflecting ongoing shifts in the data center landscape driven by cloud and AI developments....

Amazon is accelerating its warehouse automation strategy as the global number of warehouse robots surpasses one million, nearing parity with the company's workforce. Over 75% of Amazon's orders worldwide are now processed with robotic assistance, highlighting the increasing reliance on automation in its fulfillment operations....

South Korean president Lee Jae-myung has pledged to invest KRW100 trillion (US$73.9 billion) in AI development to make the country the third-largest AI power after the US and China. Lee is also turning to technocrats for three of the key positions in his new administration to lead his AI campaign....

Since launching its T1 wearable chip in May 2025, Xiaomi has intensified competition in the smartwatch market, raising concerns among chip design partners. The move mirrors Apple and Samsung's strategy of using self-developed SoCs to secure greater control, optimize performance, and break into the high-end wearable segment....

China is reportedly slowing down Apple's diversification endeavors, impacting India. India reportedly eyes 2D chip materials for a technology leap....

Due to the slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand and intensified competition in the battery market, South Korea's major battery manufacturers LG Energy Solutions (LGES), SK On, and Samsung SDI have shown lackluster performance. However, as global IT and automotive companies actively invest in the humanoid robot industry, batteries dedicated to humanoid robots are poised to become a key factor in reversing this trend....

Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Poland's SKB Group, outlining a comprehensive five-pronged partnership that spans electric buses, integrated energy storage systems, smart energy platforms, commercial and industrial storage, and strategic investments in clean-tech alliances....

As US President Donald Trump intensifies rare earth export negotiations with China, Beijing is countering with a media blitz to highlight its rising independence from US semiconductor technology. In June 2025, Chinese authorities arranged a foreign press tour covering biopharma, humanoid robotics, AI, and automotive sectors, with executives from major firms showcasing efforts toward tech self-sufficiency and global competitiveness....

Hitachi is positioning itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry's sustainability drive, offering AI-powered solutions and renewable energy infrastructure as chipmakers face mounting pressure to reduce their environmental footprint....

Formosa Smart Energy has unveiled Taiwan's first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery recycling pilot line, launched in tandem with the government's July 1 rollout of discounted disposal fees for used lithium batteries. The initiative aims to boost local investment in battery reuse and closed-loop recycling infrastructure....

Baidu and Huawei announced the open-sourcing of their proprietary large language models (LLMs) on June 30, 2025, signaling a strategic shift in China's AI landscape. The move reflects a growing push to rival closed-source leaders such as OpenAI and Anthropic through a more collaborative, transparent approach....

China's solar industry hit overdrive in May, with new installations surging to record highs as developers rushed to beat looming policy changes. According to the National Energy Administration, solar capacity additions reached a staggering 93GW, quadrupling the total from May 2024 and surpassing the previous record of 71GW set last December....

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's first LFP battery plant in the US—located in Sparks, Nevada—is nearing completion and will soon begin production. The facility will have an initial annual capacity of 10GWh, primarily serving Tesla's energy storage product Megapack and select vehicle models....