As TSMC expands its presence in Japan, Taiwan and Japan are deepening academic collaboration to address the growing demand for semiconductor talent. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Kyushu University recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Fukuoka to jointly advance education, research, and innovation in the semiconductor sector.

Beijing is stepping up efforts to contain a worsening price war in China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, as destructive discounting threatens market stability and broader economic health. In response, top regulators, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), have launched a joint initiative aimed at curbing irrational competition and restoring order across the sector.

Following the recent short-term disruption caused by Tesla’s temporary halt in humanoid robot production, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently highlighted at the China International Supply Chain Expo that the next wave of AI innovation will be driven by robotics. Similarly, TSMC chairman C.C. Wei expressed optimism during a recent earnings call, stating that once humanoid robots mature, they could become the next major technological revolution following electric vehicles (EVs). The endorsements from these two industry leaders have significantly boosted market confidence.