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China’s NEV market sees rising adoption of hybrid SiC tech amid price war
China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sector continues to face intense price competition, with domestic manufacturers pushing vehicle prices to unprecedented lows. This aggressive pricing strategy has severely squeezed profit margins, prompting the industry to seek innovative solutions that can balance cost and performance. One such emerging technology gaining traction is hybrid SiC, which promises to enhance NEV efficiency while controlling manufacturing expenses.
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Sep
Exclusive: Rebellions unveils powerful new AI chip, targets global expansion in Saudi Arabia and Taiwan
South Korean startup Rebellions has unveiled a new AI accelerator at the Hot Chips 2025 symposium in California, positioning itself as a rising challenger in the hyperscale computing market.
05
Sep
Digital still camera demand resurges with retro trend; Taiwan optical manufacturers see mixed results
As the retro wave sweeps in, digital still camera (DSC) demand is rebounding. Companies like Asia Optical and Ability have reported positive news, but while some celebrate, others face challenges. The supply chain for digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) lenses remains relatively subdued.
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Sep
Hyundai Motor continues hydrogen investments, even as fuel cell vehicle sales slump
The global market for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) has slowed in recent years, with overall sales declining and many multinational automakers scaling back their hydrogen investments. However, Hyundai Motor has been bucking the trend, driven by its industry-leading EV technology, proprietary technological heritage, and confidence in the long-term potential of hydrogen.
05
Sep
Commentary: As Trump heightens global tensions, Taiwan needs to consider industrial policy responses
US President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs and aggressive “Make America Great Again” measures has deepened political and economic rifts even among allies, undermining long-standing trust and reliance on the US. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin, China, on September 1 brought together major powers including China, Russia, India, and Iran. This was soon followed by a grand military parade on September 3, during which the heads of state of North Korea and Russia joined Chinese leaders, in an alarming threat to global peace.
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Sep
Pathologist shortage spurs AIxMed’s push toward AI-assisted diagnosis
When Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linko, New Taipei, recently offered a monthly salary of NT$650,000 (approx. US$21,145) to recruit a pathologist, it sparked widespread debate about physician shortages. The case underscores a critical challenge in healthcare: staffing gaps are not confined to nursing but extend to highly specialized physician roles.
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Sep
Arm beats Intel and AMD in DPUs; can RISC-V reshape competition?
Data centers are often seen as battlegrounds among the three major CPU architectures (x86, Arm, RISC-V) and GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and specialized ASIC vendors. The Arm architecture has already replaced Intel and AMD in the data processing unit (DPU) market, leveraging its efficient cores used in SmartNICs to dominate the ecosystem.
05
Sep
Tech Forum 2025: AI chip testing seen as necessary evil amid heterogeneous integration challenges, says National Instruments
As AI chip manufacturing technology rapidly evolves, US test equipment manufacturer National Instruments (NI) points out that many view the testing phase as a “necessary evil.” Customers must repeatedly verify their products to ensure proper operation and meet claimed performance standards. However, this process is lengthy and complex, driving up overall testing costs.
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Sep
Exclusive: NAND flash rally gains steam with SanDisk’s 10% price hike
SanDisk is spearheading a fresh round of NAND flash price hikes, issuing an exclusive notice of a 10% increase across all channels and consumer products starting September 4. The decision comes as supply tightens and demand from AI servers and enterprise storage accelerates. Industry sources told DIGITIMES Asia this marks the opening salvo in a new pricing cycle, with rival chipmakers widely expected to follow. SanDisk said further adjustments are under review for the coming quarters.