Taiwan’s Executive Yuan (Cabinet) is vigorously promoting the “10 New Major AI Projects,” focusing on smart applications, critical technologies, and digital infrastructure. Key technologies include silicon photonics (SiPh), quantum computing, and intelligent robots. However, compared with advanced Western countries, Taiwan invests less in basic research, potentially creating bottlenecks in developing core intelligent robot technologies.

Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies, a fast-rising semiconductor equipment firm closely linked to Huawei, is once again making headlines with a surge of breakthroughs and strategic moves. From electronic design automation (EDA) tools and 90 GHz ultra-high-speed oscilloscopes to new semiconductor material patents by its subsidiary Zhuhai Skyverse Technology, SiCarrier is emerging as a key driver of China’s quest for technological independence in advanced chipmaking.

All eyes are turning to Daegu, South Korea, as the 2025 Future Innovation Tech Expo, or FIX 2025, is set to open on October 22, 2025, at the EXCO center. Running for four days through October 25, 2025, the event is built around the theme “The Future Already Begun, All on AI.” The expo will showcase cutting-edge developments in mobility, robotics, information and communication technology (ICT), and startups, highlighting Daegu’s growing role in South Korea’s AI-driven industrial transformation.

Apple’s iPhone 17 is shaping up to be the best-performing model since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to multiple analysts cited by The Financial Times. The new generation’s sales have significantly exceeded expectations, fueling a robust upgrade cycle.