
Zhipu AI Launches GLM-5.3-Flash After Stealth Trial on 100,000 Domestic Chips
The Beijing-based developer confirmed the model processed 62 trillion tokens on public developer hubs under the alias Ox Alpha before its formal release.
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The Beijing-based developer confirmed the model processed 62 trillion tokens on public developer hubs under the alias Ox Alpha before its formal release.

Swiss group Kuehne+Nagel confirmed its Singapore-based freight subsidiary is working with US authorities over shipments handled in 2024.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto and severe flooding in Chiba prompted the Cabinet Office to flag supply chain risks while keeping consumer spending estimates steady.

Prosecutors seized 56 advanced units in Taipei while illicit shipments generated over $21.2 million through routing hubs in Japan and Indonesia.

Foreign funds offloaded 3.69 trillion won in Seoul shares as Samsung’s delayed payout timetable triggered an 8.70 per cent stock slide.

Cambricon unlocked 5.57 million yuan in shares per core worker while Zhipu AI staff hold stakes averaging over HK$100 million to curb industry poaching.

Memory chips and circuit boards are seeing price spikes and supply deficits of up to 30 per cent as tech hardware suppliers prioritize data centre clients.

Tech exporters in Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei pause ahead of chipmaker revenue forecasts of 92 billion dollars and fresh trade tensions.

Taiwan and South Korea, historically rivals in technology, are now forging an unprecedented partnership to meet the global demand for AI accelerators. This collaboration, driven by the intense need for specialized chips, highlights a strategic shift in Asia’s…

A recent analysis highlights Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) as a stronger investment than SoundHound AI for 2026, citing TSMC’s foundational role in the global semiconductor industry and robust financial performance. The report underscores TSMC’s…

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is facing production bottlenecks for high-end AI chips, creating a significant pricing opportunity for its rival, Samsung. This shift could impact the competitive market for advanced semiconductor…

The burgeoning semiconductor industry is propelling Vietnam and the Philippines closer to ‘high-income’ status, a significant economic shift for Southeast Asia that could reshape consumer markets and investment prospects in the region.

The government of Japan is preparing to significantly increase its investment in the semiconductors and artificial intelligence sectors. In the forthcoming fiscal year, the governmental budgetary support for these sectors is predicted to be almost four times…

General Motors Co is seeing a better flow of semiconductors, and most of its assembly plants in North America are now back to running regular production, including Mexico, a GM spokesperson told Reuters in emailed comments. “In fact, the week of November 1…
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