Japanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Meiko has doubled its market value, driven by the need for the global supply chain relocation away from China. By proactively setting up production facilities in Vietnam, Meiko has become a key player amidst the US-China tensions. Satellite communications opportunities have also significantly boosted its revenue growth.

Tesla executive Jeff Lutz clarified on social media that the Dojo chip is not directly used in electric vehicles (EVs) or the Optimus robot but instead provides computational support for AI training, further enhancing the performance of full self-driving (FSD) technology. Observing the four key puzzle pieces in Tesla’s AI system offers insight into Musk’s grand AI plan.

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) has announced a KRW36.4 billion (US$24.79 million) investment to fund 48 next-generation semiconductor R&D projects by 2025. The initiative focuses on Processing-In-Memory (PIM) chips, advanced packaging, on-device AI semiconductors, system semiconductors, and compound power semiconductors.