Press Review

Vietnam's Lam pledges growth above 10% despite global disruptions

HTC accelerates AI glasses ecosystem with AR roadmap and China-focused LLM partnerships

Taiwan's HTC Corporation is rapidly expanding its AI glasses ecosystem following the debut of its first AI eyewear, Vive Eagle, as it scales distribution, deepens AI partnerships, and prepares for…

Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 23 as rescuers search for dozens missing

Pakistani authorities fear the death toll will increase as they look for 46 more people.

Nanya Technology posts 4Q25 profit over NT$10 billion, plans NT$50 billion capex in 2026

Memory maker Nanya Technology reported a strong rebound in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a more than 30% rise in DRAM average selling prices compared with the previous…

AI bubble concerns ease with Taiwan's IT sector-driven economic growth

Nvidia Corporation's market value has surged to US$4.5 trillion amid the expansion of the AI industry, overtaking Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reached a…

Epirus achieves first takedown of fiber-optic guided drone with microwave system

In a global first, US defense startup Epirus successfully disabled and crashed a fiber-optic guided drone using a lightweight version of its Leonidas high-power microwave (HPM) system during a test…

AI server power architecture upgrade drives structural growth in power connector industry

As AI chip generations advance rapidly, power demands in data and compute centers are driving a fundamental shift in power supply design from single power supply units (PSUs) to system-level…

Foxconn deepened its manufacturing presence in China with new joint venture

Foxconn has established a joint venture, Henan Hongchuang Technology, in Zhengzhou, China, to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resilience, with production set to begin in the second quarter…

Rare purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats unveiled in Sri Lanka

A gemologist said the value of the stone has been estimated at US$300 million to US$400 million by international valuers.

Exclusive: Nvidia targets 2026 launch for Windows on Arm notebook

Nvidia is expanding its data center business while advancing personal and edge AI computing platforms, outlining a product roadmap that spans the current N1 and N1X series through the next-generation…

China's rare earth prices rise for 6th consecutive quarter, inflation pressure returns to supply chain

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has tightened export controls on dual-use items to Japan, underscoring the growing strategic role of rare earth elements amid complex geopolitical and resource considerations. Concurrently,…

Memory supply constraints and rising costs force China's smartphone brands to scale back 2026 shipment forecasts

China's major smartphone manufacturers are revising their 2026 shipment forecasts downward amid tightening memory supply and surging prices, according to Jiemian News. Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Transsion have reportedly reduced…

AI will reshape work and improve living standards in India, says Salesforce India CEO

Speaking to CNA, Arundhati Bhattacharya stressed that AI adoption must be approached carefully, with proper guardrails to ensure it is used appropriately.

Musk’s gigawatt AI bet is accelerating the global compute arms race

Elon Musk's xAI division has achieved a milestone by bringing online Colossus 2, the world's first gigawatt-scale artificial intelligence (AI) training cluster, a development praised by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang…

Smartphone chips hit 2nm in 2026. The real shock is the cost

Leading smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) manufacturers will fully adopt the 2nm process node in 2026, a move expected to significantly increase production costs and reshape competitive dynamics beyond flagship devices.

Florida Harbor Pilot Dies After Fall from Bulk Carrier

A Florida harbor pilot has died following a tragic accident while disembarking from a vessel in Panama City on January 12, 2026. Captain Brady, 46, fell from a pilot ladder...

Alibaba-backed PixVerse introduces real-time AI video tool with interactive control

PixVerse, a platform operated by Alibaba-backed Aishi Technology, has launched a real-time, interactive artificial intelligence (AI) video-generation tool that lets users control character actions during video creation. The new feature…

Eternal Precision secures position in AI with glass substrate, panel-level packaging equipment

Eternal Precision Mechanics (EPM), a subsidiary of Eternal Materials, made its official market debut on January 16, listing shares at an underwriting price of NT$125 (approx. US$3.95).

Naver Cloud fails South Korea's AI foundation model selection

Based on the results of the first phase of South Korea's independent AI foundation model selection, LG AI Research, SK Telecom, and Upstage have advanced to the next stage. However,…

BTL sees strong AI server orders, visibility extends to 2Q26

Cloud service providers (CSPs) are significantly increasing capital expenditures, continuously investing in high-end AI servers and deploying cloud AI computing projects. This surge is driving demand for high-power hardware testing…