Reliance and Meta launch joint venture to build India’s enterprise AI future

Reliance Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence Ltd, has incorporated a new company, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL), as part of its strategic collaboration with Facebook Overseas Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc. The incorporation took place on October 24, 2025, and forms a key step in advancing the joint venture (JV) between the two companies to develop enterprise-focused artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

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Taiwan’s PCB makers enter ‘AI moment’ as complexity nears semiconductor levels

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) chips has brought the printed circuit board (PCB) and semiconductor industries closer together. Zhen Ding Technology chairman Charles Shen stated that as heterogeneous integration becomes the trend in advanced packaging technology, the AI wave is creating a once-in-a-lifetime growth opportunity for the PCB industry. He emphasized that this will show the world that, in addition to semiconductors, Taiwan also possesses comprehensive capabilities in PCB technology.

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Foxconn’s FIT to ramp up AirPods manufacturing, doubling Hyderabad workforce

Amid growing speculation over Apple’s deepening manufacturing push in India, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Taiwanese contract manufacturer, is preparing to significantly expand operations at its Hyderabad plant, according to people familiar with the matter cited by the Economic Times. The facility in Kongara Kalan, which began commercial production of Apple AirPods in April 2025, will reportedly double its output capacity and workforce over the next six to eight months.

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Taiwan’s WeMo scales up smart mobility network, aims for 50,000 e-scooters by 2030

WeMo, Taiwan’s leading shared electric scooter platform, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026. Over the past year, the company has forged partnerships with major industry players—including Taiwan Mobile, LINE GO, iPASS MONEY, and iRent—building a “cross-vehicle, cross-platform, cross-scenario” smart mobility ecosystem. WeMo also told DIGITIMES that it is targeting a cumulative fleet of 50,000 vehicles by 2030.

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Chinese smartphone EMS reportedly regains ground in India as bilateral ties improve

Chinese mobile electronics manufacturers are expanding their footprint in India amid signs of easing tensions between the two countries, industry executives told the Economic Times. Despite thinner profit margins compared with local players, firms such as DBG and BYD are ramping up production and rehiring staff to meet growing demand from Chinese smartphone brands, including Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo.

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Global 5G SA rollout lopsided, with 95% of users in just three countries

As the global digital transformation accelerates, 5G has become a critical foundation driving comprehensive upgrades across industries. However, its revolutionary potential remains largely untapped. Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden and industry consultant Chetan Sharma recently jointly released a report titled “New Wave of Mobile Innovation,” revealing that only 26% of operators worldwide invest in 5G standalone (SA) networks, with over 90% of SA users concentrated in China, India, and the US. This concentration leaves other regions significantly behind in next-generation digital infrastructure competition.

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