16
Dec
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and large model training rapidly increase computing power density, artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are entering a new phase where energy efficiency and thermal management have become decisive factors.
16
Dec
Dolphin Semiconductor shifts toward platform-led, mixed-signal IP in HCLTech collaboration
French semiconductor IP vendor Dolphin Semiconductor said its collaboration with HCLTech reflects growing demand for pre-optimized, platform-based system-on-chip development, as energy costs, time-to-market pressure, and design complexity rise.
16
Dec
CMI outlines stable orders and expansion plans amid rising costs and capacity challenges
Flexible printed circuit (FPC) manufacturer Complex Micro Interconnection (CMI) reported stable order intake across industrial, commercial, consumer, and automotive sectors during an online investor briefing. The company is expanding into high-frequency/high-speed, medical, and advanced commercial niche markets while preparing for capacity increases.
16
Dec
Baidu’s Kunlunxin spinoff mirrors Google’s TPU playbook
Baidu confirmed on December 7, 2025, that it is evaluating the spin-off and listing of its AI chip unit, Kunlunxin. This announcement came just one day before the US permitted H200 chip exports to China. Baidu cautioned that the plan is subject to regulatory approval and not guaranteed, tempering initial market enthusiasm.
16
Dec
Taiwan emerges as non-China drone hub as defense demand surges
Taiwan is increasingly becoming the go-to base for non-China drone supply chains as governments expand defense and security procurement, Ian Hsu, CEO of drone technology firm Earthbook, said on December, 15, 2025.
16
Dec
Taiwan’s Ability finds new momentum in robotics and drone technologies
Robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles are poised to be among the most significant industrial growth themes of 2025, and Taiwan’s Ability Enterprise is drawing attention for its aggressive push into both fields simultaneously.
15
Dec
Fixed network market and space industry of India
India’s high population started to benefit the nation in accelerating the implementation of its broadband services and manufacturing ecosystem.
15
Dec
A homegrown electric truck shows Taiwan’s bet on localized EV supply chains
To help the automotive industry navigate emerging trends, DIGITIMES hosted the “AI x EV: Dual-Track Innovation in Mobility” forum on December 12, bringing together representatives from government, academia, research institutions, and industry to analyze the current state and future outlook of the smart vehicle and electric-vehicle sectors. Hung-Ching Yang, executive vice president of China Motor Corporation under the Yulon Group, spoke on behalf of the industry, sharing both opportunities and challenges for Taiwan’s automotive ecosystem.
15
Dec
Taiwan launches national cloud computing center to power sovereign AI under new major AI initiative
Driven by the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), competition across computing power, data, and applications is intensifying, prompting countries to adjust their technology strategies in a bid to secure a leading position in industrial competition over the next decade.
15
Dec
South Korea’s nuclear fusion ambitions face regulatory roadblock
As South Korea accelerates its push to advance nuclear fusion research and move toward commercialization, experts are warning that the country’s existing regulatory framework—largely designed for nuclear fission—could slow progress and undermine competitiveness.