As TSMC expands its presence in Japan, Taiwan and Japan are deepening academic collaboration to address the growing demand for semiconductor talent. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Kyushu University recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Fukuoka to jointly advance education, research, and innovation in the semiconductor sector.

Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving unit, has pulled ahead in the robotaxi race, reporting a fivefold surge in rides over the past year to 250,000 paid trips per week as of April. However, as Tesla prepares its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo now faces pressure to scale faster and reduce costs, beginning with how its vehicles are manufactured.

Samsung is strengthening its partnership with Mercedes-Benz on two strategic fronts—melding cutting-edge display technology with mobile-powered vehicle access—signaling the tech giant’s deeper push into the luxury auto segment.