The LG 45GX950A is now available for pre-order in the U.S. Information about pricing and availability in Japan and Germany appeared last month. Marketed as “the world’s first 5K2K OLED gaming monitor”, the 45″ LG UltraHear GX9 (45GX950A) retails for $1,999 and is available now for preorder through March 30, 2025 on LG.com and purchasable later at LG-authorized retailers. The LG 45GX950A has a…
The 12th Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) officially kicked off on March 18, 2025, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. As the largest professional exhibition for smart cities in the Asia-Pacific region, this year’s event focuses on critical areas such as AI applications, smart governance, deep energy savings, virtual power plants, net-zero sustainability, and global co-creation, showcasing innovative applications of digital technology in developing smart and net-zero cities.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology unveiled a bold roadmap on March 17, 2025, during a business report to the Legislative Yuan, outlining the government’s vision to establish Taiwan as an AI island. As part of this initiative, the government has launched the “Greater Southern New Silicon Valley” plan. A key highlight is the remarkable transformation of the Sha-Lun Science and Technology Park, once relatively ignored. Its cybersecurity and smart technology research and development center is now on track to reach a 90% occupancy rate by February 2025, positioning it as a critical cybersecurity hub in southern Taiwan.
Gokube, a shared micro-electric two-wheeler operator that once held a strong presence in Kaohsiung’s shared mobility market, recently announced that it will officially cease operations on April 20. This underscores the intense competition in the sector, the importance of financial backing, and the critical role of data resources.
CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, has agreed to invest up to CNY2.5 billion (approx. US$345.5 million) in collaboration with NIO to expand China’s battery-swapping infrastructure.
As the concept of smart cities gains traction, Foxconn has accelerated its efforts in promoting smart city platforms. Following the recent announcement of a collaboration plan with Sonora, during the 2025 Smart City Summit and Expo on March 18, Taipei Mayor Wan-An Chiang announced that the city will work closely with Foxconn on five major applications, aiming to co-create a future metropolis for Taipei residents.
Thailand has approved a more than US$1 billion investment by Sunwoda Electronic to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the country, marking Sunwoda as the first EV battery manufacturer in Thailand.
AI robots are once again expected to be a hot topic at the upcoming Nvidia GTC, as robots serve as the perfect vehicle for embodied AI. Taiwanese suppliers have been eagerly eyeing opportunities in this realm: in addition to optics and industrial control firms, established players in the precision machining supply chain are also gearing up, with Apex Dynamics and Khgears offering insights on the topic at their recent earnings calls.
US President Donald Trump recently threatened to abolish the CHIPS Act, but IntelliEPI chairman Yung-Chung Kao stated that the company’s operations will be minimally affected. The company’s second factory plan is ongoing, with increased investment in R&D.