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Jan
24
Jan
Nvidia’s strategic shift towards robotics takes shape
At CES 2025, Jensen Huang declared it is now the “ChatGPT moment for robotics,” as Nvidia intensifies its development of robotics technology to build a comprehensive robotics ecosystem. Nvidia unveiled its generative world model platform, Cosmos, designed to address industry issues related to data shortages.
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Jan
Cambricon faces mounting losses, China’s top billionaire confronts perils at the peak
In recent years, Cambricon has been the most notable player in China’s IC industry. Cambrian’s founder and chairman, Tianshi Chen, not only became the richest person from Jiangxi but also surpassed Renrong Yu, the founder of China’s largest IC design company, OmniVision, to become the new-generation chip industry tycoon in China. However, now Chen is facing concerns about capital bubbles and the high risks of market volatility, especially with the company’s ongoing losses, which may make it difficult to sustain the market’s high expectations.
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Jan
What’s left for HTC and VIA?
Before the Lunar New Year, HTC disclosed that a portion of its extended reality (XR) research and development team would be incorporated into Google during the first quarter of 2025. Furthermore, Google will acquire non-exclusive licensing rights to HTC’s XR intellectual property for a sum of US$250 million.
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Jan
Stargate initiative reveals tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft
The Stargate project, a landmark US$500 billion joint venture announced by US President Donald Trump in early 2025, has exposed growing tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft. While initially co-developed by the two companies, Microsoft’s role has been significantly reduced, shifting from an expected leadership position to only a technology partner, raising questions about the implications of their partnership in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Jan
Price war looms large for Chinese new energy vehicle vendors despite reclaiming market share
In the past two years, China’s independent car brands have gained dominance in the Chinese automobile market, thanks to the rapidly rising popularity of new energy vehicles. Chinese independent brands are still expecting an increase in sales for 2025, but the outlook of China’s new energy vehicle sector may not be as promising as they expect.
24
Jan
LG eyes IPO for Indian unit as revenue growth targets nearly 10%
LG Electronics’ Indian subsidiary experienced a revenue surge of almost 10% in 2024. The company remains on course with its plans to launch an IPO in India, aiming to take advantage of the market’s expansion.
24
Jan
China pledges greater market access, warns against trade war consequences
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, China’s Vice Premier Xuexiang Ding stated that there are “no winners” in a trade war while acknowledging the numerous difficulties and challenges currently facing the Chinese economy.
24
Jan
Acer shifts towards lifestyle brand with Acerpure covering small and large appliances
Acer continues its transformation into a “lifestyle brand,” with its subsidiary playing a crucial role in this shift. Acerpure is making strides into the large appliance market, having already introduced televisions in India, with air conditioning products set to follow.
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Jan
Nvidia CEO’s China visit showcases strategic ties with rising robotics unicorns
When Taiwanese media reported on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dining with TSMC, supply chain partners, and AI server company executives, curiosity arose about the VIPs accompanying Huang during his visits to three Nvidia branch offices in China and his attendance at their lunar year-end parties