Tencent ramps up Nvidia H20 orders as DeepSeek’s breakout spurs AI arms race

Tencent Holdings Ltd. has reportedly ordered tens of billions of yuan worth of Nvidia H20 AI chips to support its expansion into large-scale AI applications. Caijing Magazine reports that this surge in demand has created a short-term supply crunch for H20 chips. To meet Tencent’s order, Nvidia is now reallocating resources to stabilize deliveries.

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WebComm hits record revenue while expanding into high-tech manufacturing and IPC industry

WebComm Technology, a leading provider of digital identity verification and cybersecurity solutions, reported a record-breaking revenue of NT$518 million (US$15.75 million) in 2024, with gross margins climbing even higher. The company originally focused on serving financial institutions and has recently expanded its business scope, securing clients in the high-tech manufacturing and industrial PC (IPC) sectors.

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Caught between US-Sino tech crossfire, Tesla deepens Baidu ties

Escalating trade tensions under President Trump’s new tariff regime are forcing Tesla to recalibrate its China strategy, with deeper Baidu partnerships emerging as a crucial lifeline. The electric vehicle (EV) maker faces growing data restrictions as Chinese regulations prevent its 2 million vehicles from transmitting information back to the US for driving systems training, while US policy simultaneously blocks AI software training in China—effectively crippling Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities in the world’s largest auto market.

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Samsung talent crisis: Corporate culture and decision-making to blame?

Samsung Electronics has struggled to retain the top-tier professionals it recruited in semiconductors, robotics, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI). The departure of these key talents points to a concerning pattern that industry watchers link to potential issues within Samsung’s corporate culture and decision-making approach. As these specialized experts continue to leave, questions emerge about the company’s ability to sustain innovation in critical technology sectors.

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Airoha secures NT$1.4 billion in government grants alongside approvals for three others

In November 2024, Airoha Technology (Airoha) secured a NT$1.4 billion (approx. US$ 42.59 million) grant from Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), drawing industry-wide attention. MOEA has always encouraged Taiwan-based companies to enhance their competitiveness through investment in forward-looking industries. Under such circumstances, they continue to support businesses by easing the financial burden of research and development.

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