Taiwan’s minister of economic affairs, Ming-hsin Kung, emphasized that the industrialization threshold for quantum computing is exceptionally high, and Taiwan’s industry is currently exploring how to participate in and align with international developments. He stressed that Taiwan should engage with the field before standards are finalized, leveraging its advantages in process technology and advanced packaging — both of which are key factors in quantum computer manufacturing. The country’s system integration capabilities are also crucial for practical quantum technology applications.

BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle maker, reported a sharp decline in first-quarter profit, as intensifying competition and global market volatility weighed on earnings even as the company continued to expand overseas.

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has reportedly issued “is-informed” letters to several major wafer fab equipment (WFE) manufacturers, ordering an immediate halt to tool shipments destined for Hua Hong Semiconductor, China’s second-largest foundry.

Nvidia has signed a 10-year lease for approximately 760,000 square feet of office space in Bengaluru, marking the largest single-tenant office commitment in India to date. The space, located at Bagmane Capital’s Memphis South Tower in Mahadevpura, spans 12 floors and will serve as a major hub for the company’s expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and engineering operations.