Beijing reins in EV chaos: regulators tighten screws on auto market

Beijing is stepping up efforts to contain a worsening price war in China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, as destructive discounting threatens market stability and broader economic health. In response, top regulators, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), have launched a joint initiative aimed at curbing irrational competition and restoring order across the sector.

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Aurotek reveals robotic partnerships with top players from China, the US, Japan, and Germany

The booming robot market has seen Aurotek keenly pivot from automated equipment manufacturing to smart robot integration solutions, riding the current wave of industry growth. Departing from its previous agency distribution model, Aurotek now collaborates directly with internationally renowned robot manufacturers, aiming to carve out a unique path amid Taiwan’s flourishing robotics landscape.

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Aurotek director bets on humanoid robots becoming ‘one per person or more’

Following the recent short-term disruption caused by Tesla’s temporary halt in humanoid robot production, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently highlighted at the China International Supply Chain Expo that the next wave of AI innovation will be driven by robotics. Similarly, TSMC chairman C.C. Wei expressed optimism during a recent earnings call, stating that once humanoid robots mature, they could become the next major technological revolution following electric vehicles (EVs). The endorsements from these two industry leaders have significantly boosted market confidence.

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Naver targets North America with Interest-based social platform ‘ThingsBook’

Naver, South Korea’s leading internet company, is set to launch ThingsBook, a new social networking platform targeting the North American market. Unlike Instagram and other image-driven platforms, ThingsBook will center on user-generated content (UGC) organized around personal interests, combining the longform depth of Naver Blog with a more curated, hobby-based feed.

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