02 Jan
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Baidu’s AI chip unit Kunlunxin confidentially files for Hong Kong IPO

Baidu is moving forward with plans to spin off its AI chip unit, Kunlunxin, and list it in Hong Kong, highlighting the company’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency. On January 1, 2025, Baidu said Kunlunxin confidentially filed a listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, formally setting the stage for a potential initial public offering, though key details such as the offering size, structure, and timing remain undecided.

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02 Jan
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Walsin Lihwa and Taya see copper price gains extend to 2026 on AI, EV, grid demand

Copper prices are expected to continue rising through 2026, driven by strong demand from AI data center construction, growth in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, and power grid modernization projects. Wire and cable manufacturers such as Taya and Walsin Lihwa stand to benefit from the international copper price surge, with market reports suggesting planned price increases for related products.

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02 Jan
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Taiwan networking firms expect 2026 growth as AI drives switch upgrades and Wi‑Fi 7 adoption

Taiwanese networking companies are broadly optimistic about returning to growth in 2026 as an AI-driven expansion moves beyond chips and servers into network transmission layers, and Wi‑Fi 7 device penetration is expected to rise significantly. The outlook reflects rising demand for higher-capacity switches and consumer broadband upgrades.

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02 Jan
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DeepMind argues AGI may emerge as network of AI agents rather than single superintelligence

As AI moves from labs to everyday applications, 2025 is emerging as the year AI Agents begin transforming human interaction with technology, shifting from simple assistants to autonomous executors of complex tasks. Google DeepMind’s recent research offers a fresh perspective on how true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) might develop—not as a single dominant AI, but through a decentralized network of specialized Agents working together.

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02 Jan
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CXMT logs first annual profit on DRAM price rebound

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) returned to profitability in 2025, recording its first full year of net income after a rebound in global DRAM prices and a sharp increase in the value of its chip inventory reversed years of losses. The turnaround followed an extended period of heavy capital spending and came as accelerating demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure tightened global memory supply.

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02 Jan
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Twoway chair indicted in Taiwan for alleged attempted breach of trust

Twoway Group announced on December 31, 2025, that its chairperson, Bi-shuang Chen, along with other business personnel, has been indicted by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors’ Office in Taiwan on charges of attempted breach of trust under the Criminal Code. The case is currently awaiting court review, and the company emphasized that its financial status and business operations remain unaffected.

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