TSMC Q1 revenue nears low, AI surges, responds to discrimination claims

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a consolidated revenue of approximately NT$260.009 billion (US$7.93 billion) for February 2025, reflecting an 11.3% decrease from January. However, this figure represents a significant increase of 43.1% compared to the same period in 2024. Cumulatively, the revenue for the first two months reached about NT$553.297 billion, marking a 39.2% rise year-over-year.

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Chinese automotive market struggles with smart driving technology disparities and declining values of used vehicles

For three years, China’s automotive market has been embroiled in a price-cutting war, evolving from a tussle between new energy vehicles and traditional cars to a contest for smart driving capabilities. Automakers are vying for market share with rapid tech upgrades and aggressive pricing for new models, while the used car market faces increasing turmoil.

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MWC 2025: US bans Huawei, accelerating O-RAN development and integration of software and hardware

Open RAN (O-RAN) is breaking the monopoly of traditional telecom equipment suppliers by attracting more players through open interfaces and decoupled software and hardware. Since the US government began seeking alternatives for 5G, the O-RAN ecosystem has gradually expanded, with industry experts believing that software will become the core driving force behind O-RAN’s development.

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