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Cisco reveals Taiwan lags behind SEA in AI readiness
Businesses are increasingly viewing AI as the key to future competitiveness amid the ongoing global AI boom, yet Cisco’s third annual AI Readiness Index, released on October 15, 2025, has exposed a stark reality for Taiwan’s tech sector.
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Taiwan’s AI robotics edge: humanoids, sensors, and research power
The Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) highlighted the nation’s accelerating momentum in AI and robotics, reflecting Taiwan’s emergence as a serious player in the next wave of hard-tech innovation. With 2025 widely regarded as the dawn of the AI robotics era, global powers are ramping up investments in humanoid and task-specific robots, and Taiwan is making clear it won’t be left out of the race.
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South Korea’s Posco Future M signs largest-ever graphite deal with global carmaker
South Korean battery materials maker Posco Future M has signed its largest-ever supply agreement for natural graphite anode materials in a deal valued at KRW671 billion (US$472 million), marking a pivotal moment in the company’s expansion beyond China-dependent supply chains.
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Foxconn relaunches energy arm to target China’s energy storage market
Foxconn has officially rebranded its energy storage business in China as Fox EnerStor, marking a key milestone in its expansion across the new energy sector. The upgraded brand will debut on October 21, 2025, at the Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone, where the company will unveil a suite of all-scenario energy storage system solutions designed for industrial and commercial applications.
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Telangana pitches Taiwan chipmakers with 80% subsidies, deep tech talent pool
India’s Telangana state is intensifying efforts to attract semiconductor investments from Taiwan, with senior state officials meeting leading tech firms and research institutions in Taipei to explore potential collaboration.
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Behind the silicon curtain, China’s tech illusion unravels
China’s technological advancement remains a central focus of global attention, with social media frequently showcasing local tech applications and innovations. Yet for many outside observers, the actual situation in China continues to fuel curiosity and skepticism, prompting many to wonder what lies beneath the polished surface.
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Oct
JVs reclaim ground in China’s auto market as local EV makers falter
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, once a symbol of the country’s technological ascendancy, is now grappling with a harsh correction. Excess production capacity is pushing automakers into aggressive discounting and export strategies to offload growing inventories, creating price pressures not only domestically but across global markets.
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Gigabyte G27U is here to sharpen up your game
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