Under the pressure in the high-end car market, Mercedes-Benz, a luxury brand known for elegance and composure, is revamping its strategy. Recent remarks reportedly made by Mathias Geisen, who is responsible for marketing and sales at the German automaker, have been seen as the company’s intent to revise a policy that has heavily leaned towards the high-end market segment, returning to a pragmatic approach that also addresses the needs of the entry-level segment.

Nvidia’s US$10 billion investment in OpenAI is sparking discussions about its impact on the AI industry. In response, Microsoft Taiwan general manager Sean Pien expressed a positive outlook on the collaboration, stating that global tech giants continue to expand infrastructure investments and increase capital expenditures (capex) because they recognize the tangible benefits of AI applications. He also underscored the strengthening strategic partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI.

China is moving aggressively into the high-performance DRAM market dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, with its sights set on customized high-bandwidth memory (HBM). The push for self-sufficiency is forcing South Korea’s chipmakers to rethink the risks of China’s differentiated strategy.