AI Basic Act bill overhaul to be expedited, says Taiwan Premier

Current KMT legislator Ju-chun Ko is striving to shepherd the draft bill for the AI Basic Act through its third reading, continuing the work of former fellow KMT legislator Jason Hsu. In response to Ko’s persistent inquiries on the subject, Premier Jung-tai Cho noted that although the Executive Yuan has reservations regarding certain aspects of the bill, regulating AI does not mean stifling innovation, and he has instructed the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) to expedite a draft proposal to the Executive Yuan for further discussion.

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OpenAI expands hiring in Asia amid tech industry trends and high tariff concerns

Market sources reveal that OpenAI is offering competitive salaries with numerous job openings in Singapore and Japan. Positions in Singapore cover areas such as sales and marketing, regulatory affairs, operations, and engineering, while Japanese vacancies primarily focus on IT engineers specializing in front-end and back-end development, cybersecurity, and architecture design.

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TCL rides display market rebound to record highs as supersized panels and strategic bets pay off

With panel supply-demand conditions improving and demand for larger displays accelerating, TCL Technology’s semiconductor display business is staging a strong comeback. According to its 2024 annual report and 2025 first-quarter results released on April 29, TCL posted record-high figures in its display segment, with robust revenue and profit growth underscoring its strengthened position in a recovering industry.

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Intel and UMC unite on 12nm to boost U.S. chip supply

At Intel’s Foundry Direct Connect 2025 event, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Intel executives shared the stage for the first time to outline their joint development of a 12nm semiconductor manufacturing platform. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to strengthening U.S.-based production and addressing national security imperatives amid rising geopolitical and tariff-related uncertainties.

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