26 Dec
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Sharp advances asset-light strategy with US$159.06 million sale to Sekisui Chemical

With the backing of its major shareholder, Foxconn, Sharp is actively pursuing a transformation strategy. Following an earlier agreement to sell part of the land and facilities at Sakai, Osaka, to SoftBank, Sharp revealed on December 26, 2024, that it has reached an agreement with Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. for the transfer of its fixed assets, which include several buildings.

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26 Dec
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Taiwan govt warns budget cuts imperil foreign tech R&D subsidies

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) faces a projected budget cut of NT$29.7 billion (US$907.08 million) in 2025 following the Legislative Yuan’s passage of amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures. According to Economics Minister Jyh-Huei Kuo, the reduction will impact subsidies promised to foreign companies like Nvidia, Micron, and AMD for their Taiwan investments.

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26 Dec
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Taiwan govt launches AI robotics initiative for July 2025 deployment

The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has unveiled its “AI-Driven Next Generation Robotics Technology Project” for 2025, as robotics development continues to gain prominence. The initiative, driven by industrial needs, will harness academic research and development capabilities to advance key technologies for AI-equipped robots, with implementations planned for both industry and society.

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26 Dec
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Tesla face wave of Chinese auto rivals in humanoid robots race

Following Xiaomi’s venture into electric vehicles, automakers are now emerging as key players in the humanoid robot market. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced that the company’s future focus will gradually shift from electric vehicles (EVs) to humanoid robots, particularly its “Optimus” model, which he described as Tesla’s core competitive advantage for the next decade.

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26 Dec
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Looming subsidy cuts raise concerns over Taiwan’s inflow of tech investments

Taiwan’s successful track record of attracting major tech investments from companies like Nvidia, Micron, and AMD faces potential headwinds as lawmakers pass a new act that could reduce government subsidies by billions. The development comes despite the nation’s significant achievements in fostering research and development, talent acquisition, and supply chain localization through existing programs.

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