AI server BBU and Taiwan players, 2025
Taiwan-based power supply giants will benefit from rising demand for AI servers as the application’s adoption of BBUs is set to expand in 2025.
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Analysts express doubts over TSMC’s joint venture bid for Intel Foundry
Analysts have expressed skepticism regarding the rumored joint venture bid led by TSMC to run Intel’s foundry operations. Concerns primarily revolve around potential technology transfer risks, strategic misalignments, as well as its impact on the upstream supply chain.
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MWC 2025: Industry shifts in decoupling with Chinese firms and focuses on AI agents
MWC 2025 took place once again in Barcelona, Spain, drawing large crowds of visitors as in previous years. However, this year’s event showed some unusual trends that deserve attention.
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Analysis: Intel’s new CEO should merge Intel Foundry with GF to challenge TSMC’s reign
Intel may follow AMD’s Lisa Su by spinning off its foundry business to GlobalFoundries, creating a US-based chipmaking powerhouse, says a former TSMC executive.
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Asus aims for 30% sales growth in 2025 in India PC market, driven by affordable AI PC launch
Asus expects to achieve a 30% growth in sales for 2025, driven by increasing demand for personal computers, especially for AI, gaming, and content creation. The company also plans to expand its sales channels to further strengthen its market presence.
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Chunghwa Telecom Tech Day highlights six R&D outcomes
On March 12, ChungHwa Telecom (CHT) held its 2025 Tech Day, showcasing six forward-looking research and development outcomes focused on AI, smart networking, the metaverse, and digital trust. CHT’s Chairman, Alex C.C Chien, expressed hope that the company could leverage ICT technology to open up new blue oceans, emphasizing four key differentiators in comparison to its telecom competitors.
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MWC 2025: AI-powered 6G takes center stage, signaling telecom’s intelligent future
As MWC 2025 concluded, Far EasTone’s EVP of Network Technologies & Operations, Jason Kuo, outlined key telecom trends, emphasizing that 6G is taking clearer shape, with AI emerging as a core pillar of next-generation networks. Kuo, who has been with Far EasTone since 2009, underscored the growing convergence of AI and network infrastructure.
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Taiwan’s industrial sector recognizes benefits of recycled water, but adoption faces hurdles
Taiwan’s industrial sector is increasingly recognizing the advantages of reclaimed water, yet overall adoption remains limited due to several key challenges that must be addressed to accelerate its penetration, according to Nien-ying Hu, president of Rih Ding Water Enterprise, a water management subsidiary of Radium Life Tech Group.
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Why China’s ‘first’ AI agent struggles to gain industry traction
China-based start-up Butterfly Effect claims to have launched the world’s first General AI agent, Manus. The company aims to capitalize on the momentum of “Chinese-branded AI” following DeepSeek’s success. However, industry response over the past week has been muted, as experts believe the startup lacks the crucial components needed to outshine its predecessor.
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Alibaba doubles down on AI after rare sit-down with President Xi Jinping
Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai stated that a recent high-level meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and top tech executives has strengthened business confidence in China. Following the meeting, Alibaba is accelerating its investment in artificial intelligence (AI).