Samsung counters Apple with new Galaxy S25 FE, AI earbuds, and ultra-thin tablet

Samsung Electronics is set to launch its latest suite of consumer tech products on September 19, 2025, headlined by the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Buds3 FE, and the Galaxy Tab S11 series. The release date — just days ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 17 launch — is widely seen by South Korean media as a strategic move to compete head-to-head with its US rival.

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Texas invests another US$250 million in Samsung’s Taylor plant

Samsung Electronics has secured another US$250 million subsidy from the Texas state government, bringing its total state aid to US$520 million. The latest funding comes as Samsung’s Taylor facility prepares to begin operations in 2026, a project viewed as central to strengthening the company’s US foundry capabilities and advancing America’s semiconductor supply chain expansion.

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Exclusive: Taiwan plots quantum leap with IBM, eyeing industry commercialization

The integration of quantum computing mainframes with high-performance computing (HPC) platforms is driving the transformation and upgrading of key future industries, making it a major strategic focus for Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). According to sources, NSTC is highly likely to procure quantum computers from IBM Quantum, aiming to replicate the success story of IBM releasing PC-compatible standards in the 1980s—paving the way for the open Wintel PC empire—to now realize a similar model in quantum computing.

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Ericsson-backed Aduna eyes Taiwan in global API expansion

In a bid to accelerate innovation in 5G and cloud-native mobile networking, Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has launched a new global joint venture, Aduna, in partnership with major telecom operators including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Japan’s KDDI. The initiative aims to unify and commercialize network APIs across carriers, platforms, and developers, laying the groundwork for a more open, programmable network ecosystem that could underpin the future API-driven global economy.

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Japan and EU deepen battery cooperation to counter geopolitical risks

Japan and European countries are strengthening their collaboration to mitigate geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities stemming from tensions between the US and China. On September 15, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced expanded cooperation with the European Union (EU), particularly focusing on the battery supply chain, as reported by Yomiuri Shimbun and Nikkei Asia. This move is part of broader partnerships aimed at advancing technology industries, green energy, and satellite sectors.

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