Taiwan eyes green energy imports from Philippines to meet 2050 net-zero goals

Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, J.W. Kuo, has proposed a plan to invest in renewable energy projects in the Philippines and transport the electricity back to Taiwan via submarine cables. This initiative is part of Taiwan’s strategy to address domestic energy supply constraints and meet the growing demand for green energy from international manufacturers.

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Qualcomm holds off on Intel acquisition bid, eyeing post-election landscape

Reports suggest that Qualcomm will wait until after the US presidential election to decide whether to make an acquisition offer for Intel. Any transaction affecting Intel’s business operations is likely to undergo strict scrutiny by the US government, making the stance of the new administration pivotal to the success or failure of Qualcomm’s potential acquisition.

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TSMC Denies Huawei Chip Allegations; Industry Insiders Weigh In

Rumors have surfaced that the U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) violated U.S. export regulations by producing artificial intelligence (AI) or smartphone chips for China’s Huawei. In response, TSMC has swiftly denied the allegations, emphasizing its strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to export controls.

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Built for Apple Intelligence: Four major upgrades in the new iPad mini

Apple has released the latest generation of the iPad mini, marking its first update since 2021. This upgrade primarily focuses on supporting the new Apple Intelligence features and is powered by the A17 Pro chip, also used in the iPhone 15 Pro series. According to reports from media outlets including 9to5Mac and Apple Insider, the iPad mini 7’s upgrades allow it to support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

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