Dell Taiwan sees 2025 as AI’s long-awaited turning point after years of mixed results

Ever since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, market watchers have had high hopes for AI to transform industries by boosting profitability and operational efficiency. Terence Liao, general manager of Dell Taiwan, has identified 2025 as a watershed year for the widespread adoption of AI, pointing out that corporations can now accelerate as if on a flywheel by leveraging four main capabilities of AI.

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Jensen Huang’s Seoul dinner with Samsung, Hyundai chiefs sparks ‘AI Korea’ speculation

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group chairman Chung Eui-sun for a 70-minute dinner at Kkanbu Chicken in Seoul’s Gangnam district on October 30, 2025. After the meal, the trio appeared together at the GeForce Gamer Festival, celebrating the 25th anniversary of GeForce’s debut in South Korea and demonstrating their close rapport.

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Hisense E8S Pro TVs with 170Hz 4K RGB-Mini LED displays are launched in China

Hisense has launched the E8S Pro series in China, positioning it as a flagship Mini‑LED TV aimed squarely at gamers and home‑theatre enthusiasts who want extreme brightness, fast motion handling, and built‑in high‑end audio. The range includes 75‑, 85‑ and 100‑inch models and is already available through major Chinese retailers such as JD.com, with pricing that starts at CNY 16,599 for the…

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Nvidia emerges as TSMC’s first A16 customer, while Apple may skip to A14

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to launch its latest 1.6nm process, dubbed A16, in 2027. Reports indicate that Nvidia is currently working with TSMC on testing the A16 technology and is poised to become its inaugural adopter. In contrast, Apple has yet to engage in discussions regarding A16 and may skip it entirely in favor of the more advanced 1.4nm A14 process.

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China’s rare earth squeeze reaches a turning point in the global tech standoff

Rare earth elements (REEs), comprising 17 chemical elements including the 15 lanthanides from lanthanum (La, atomic number 57) to lutetium (Lu, 71), plus scandium and yttrium, are essential materials with unique optical, electrical, magnetic, and catalytic properties. Often called “industrial vitamins” or “industrial gold,” REEs are indispensable in many high-tech industries.

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AI-driven energy integration gains momentum across Taiwan, Japan, and Southeast Asia

Energy systems worldwide are undergoing a shift from conventional power generation and transmission frameworks, toward multinational collaboration driven by AI technology. During remarks on October 29, 2025, GreenRock Energy chairman Eden Yeh outlined the company’s strategic blueprint for Asia: using its autonomous AI platform as the core, the company will leverage its financial strength and system integration capabilities to expand its operational scale in 2026, aiming to become a key energy system integrator spanning Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and Japan.

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LandMark eyes strong SiPh growth with rising long-term orders

LandMark expects its silicon photonics (SiPh) product shipments to continue increasing over the next few quarters, with fourth quarter 2025 revenue projected to match or slightly exceed second quarter 2022 levels. This implies a quarter-on-quarter revenue growth of about 8.8%. With substrate suppliers resuming normal deliveries and SiPh shipments growing, LandMark anticipates stable annual revenue growth through 2026-2027.

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