AI in Taiwan: Bold Moves toward a Digital, Smart-Era Future

Reading Time : 2 minutes Taiwan is fast-tracking AI and digital transformation across industry, academia, and government. Deepening industry-academic collaboration cultivates AI-ready talent and practical deployments, while cities pilot AI-enabled governance and smart-city services. This coordinated effort aims to build scalable AI ecosystems, boost efficiency, and create new business models that keep Taiwan competitive in a globally digital economy.

MiniMax M2 Takes the Lead in Open-Source AI

Reading Time : 2 minutesMiniMax M2 is redefining open-source AI with its efficient mixture-of-experts design and cutting-edge performance. Released in October 2025, it stands as the leading open-weight model, offering top reasoning, coding, and agentic capabilities at lower cost. The M2 proves that open-source innovation can rival the biggest names in artificial intelligence.

Tesla’s New Dream : A Future of Sustainable Abundance

Reading Time : 2 minutesElon Musk’s new vision for Tesla, “sustainable abundance,” imagines a world beyond scarcity, where AI and robots make goods, services, and care universally accessible. Centered on Tesla’s Optimus humanoid, it promises a future of automation-driven prosperity—if technology can rise to meet such an audacious goal.

AI Boom : Power, Money, and the Infrastructure Race

Reading Time : 2 minutesThe AI surge isn’t just about smarter machines—it’s a massive race of money, power, and infrastructure. Giants like OpenAI, Nvidia, and Amazon are entangled in complex deals while energy demands soar. This growth raises tough questions: Who’s funding it? Can the system sustain itself? And what risks lie beneath the excitement of innovation?

Cambodia Opens Modern Techo International Airport

Reading Time : 2 minutesCambodia’s new Techo International Airport opened in September 2025, marking a $2 billion milestone for the country. Built south of Phnom Penh, it replaces the old airport with a modern design and expanded capacity. The project reflects Cambodia’s ambitions to strengthen tourism, trade, and connectivity across Southeast Asia.

China’s Home Prices Drop at Fastest Pace in 11 Months

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s home prices dropped at their fastest pace in nearly a year, highlighting a deepening real estate crisis that threatens economic recovery. With weak demand, high inventories, and falling consumer confidence, the property slump could push Beijing toward stronger intervention as regional markets brace for broader ripple effects.

Taiwan Rejects US Request to Shift Half Its Chip Production

Reading Time : 2 minutesThe United States asked Taiwan to move half its chip production to America, citing security and supply chain concerns. Taiwan firmly rejected the request, defending its semiconductor dominance as both an economic asset and strategic shield. The standoff exposes growing tension between US self-sufficiency goals and Taiwan’s vital role in global technology.

Gold Becomes First Asset to Reach $30 Trillion Value

Reading Time : 2 minutesGold’s total global value has exceeded $30 trillion for the first time, reflecting growing investor caution amid geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty. The milestone underscores a shift from risk to safety, as the world’s oldest store of value outpaces even the biggest tech firms in total worth.

China Surpasses the U.S. in Open-Source AI Development

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s open-source AI ecosystem has overtaken the United States in developer numbers, innovation speed, and model performance. Companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba now rival top U.S. projects, driven by state support and efficiency breakthroughs. Though the U.S. still dominates frontier AI, the balance of innovation is increasingly tilting toward China.

China Defends Its Rare Earth Export Controls Amid Global Tension

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina has tightened export controls on rare earth elements, defending the move as a matter of national security. The decision, which affects key materials for semiconductors and defense industries, has sparked international concern. Beijing insists the new rules are about responsible management, not trade war tactics, but many see strategic motives behind them.

Cloud Glitch Sparks Chaos Across Major Crypto Exchanges

Reading Time : 2 minutesA sudden AWS outage in Tokyo rippled through the crypto world, briefly paralyzing major exchanges like Binance, KuCoin, and MEXC. The short disruption exposed how fragile even the biggest players remain when relying on centralized infrastructure, fueling discussions about resilience, decentralization, and the hidden dependencies beneath the crypto industry’s digital backbone.

Nvidia Joins Elon Musk’s xAI With Major Investment

Reading Time : 2 minutesNvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang confirmed a significant investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, calling it a move he wishes he’d gone even bigger on. The partnership deepens ties between the chip giant and Musk’s ambitious AI venture, highlighting Nvidia’s growing influence in shaping the AI ecosystem — and raising eyebrows over circular financing risks.

MicroStrategy Soars 12% as Bitcoin Hits New Heights

Reading Time : 2 minutesMicroStrategy’s stock jumped 12% as Bitcoin surged beyond $122,000. With over 600,000 BTC in its treasury, the company’s value continues to mirror Bitcoin’s volatile movements. Its leveraged strategy, funded through equity and bond sales, offers big rewards during rallies—but also exposes investors to sharp downturns if the crypto tide turns.

AI Boom Sparks Huge Demand for Skilled Trade Workers

Reading Time : 2 minutesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that AI’s growth is creating huge demand for skilled trade workers like electricians and plumbers. With trillion-dollar investments in data centers, millions of new construction jobs are opening, offering lucrative career paths beyond college. However, labor shortages remain a major challenge to this economic transformation.

China’s K Visa Lures Top US Scientists Amid Policy Shift

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s new K visa program is reshaping the global science landscape by drawing top US researchers at a time when America tightens its visa rules. With generous support and fewer barriers, China positions itself as a magnet for talent, sparking a potential reverse migration that could alter the future of global innovation.