Foxconn eyes Nissan factory as EV gateway in Japan
Nissan Motor Co. has initiated discussions with Foxconn over a possible collaboration to convert its Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, into a manufacturing site for EVs. If finalized, Foxconn plans to inject fresh capital into Oppama and leverage the facility’s sprawling supply network and experienced workforce to strengthen its EV supply chain in Japan.
MediaTek and Realtek go head-to-head in Ethernet chips battleground
Server component makers optimistic for 2H25 with rising GB200 shipments
Rockchip sees 1H25 profit tripling on China’s AIoT gold rush
Rockchip Electronics projects a sharp jump in first-half 2025 net profit, forecasting a year-on-year increase of 185% to 195% to reach CNY520–540 million (approx. US$71.5–74.2 million). The Chinese chipmaker also expects non-recurring net income to rise 186%–197% to between CNY505 million and CNY525 million.
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US lifts EDA ban, revives Synopsys-Ansys China deal prospects
IBM sees potential in Taiwan & Japan as quantum strategies advance
Groq sets up shop in Finland as sovereign AI demands surge
Groq, the US-based AI chipmaker, has launched its first European data center in Helsinki, accelerating its global expansion and tapping into the rising demand for sovereign AI infrastructure. Developed in partnership with Equinix, the facility will host Groq’s proprietary Language Processing Units (LPUs), engineered for fast deployment and cost-efficient AI inference at scale.