Alibaba Group (Alibaba) has announced that its upgraded Qwen 2.5 Max model has achieved superior performance over the V3 model from Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek in several third-party benchmark tests. The achievement marks a significant milestone as Qwen 2.5 Max has emerged as the top-ranked non-reasoning model from China in prominent benchmarking and ranking platforms.

Cobot maker Techman Robot has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with semiconductor production equipment maker ASMPT to jointly develop smart manufacturing applications. This strategic collaboration aims to integrate the technologies and expertise of both companies, to better address challenges and opportunities as industries worldwide seek digital transformation.

Panasonic, the Japan-based electronics company, may end its television business in 2025. On February 4, 2025, the company announced an organizational restructuring plan for its 2025 fiscal year (April 2025–March 2026). The restructuring will break up and reorganize its home appliance division, with particular attention on the TV business, which was once a flagship operation but has suffered from prolonged low profitability. Panasonic is now considering downsizing or selling off the unit, drawing significant market attention.