The DeepSeek news is the “perfect time” for some bulls to take profit on names like Hong Kong-listed Semiconductor Manufacturing International and Hua Hong Semiconductor, says Morningstar.

Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC reported Thursday that its profit in the last quarter rose 57%, buoyed by the artificial intelligence boom.

A new chatbot released by Chinese start-up DeepSeek has caused U.S. tech giant Nvidia's stock to plunge around 17% on Monday alone. The Chinese company's innovation suggests Nvidia's chips may be less crucial to the future of AI than previously thought,

HONG KONG/NEW YORK -- U.S. markets dropped on Monday morning, lead by plunging shares in semiconductor companies after China's DeepSeek shook confidence in the U.S. ability to lead the ongoing artificial intelligence boom.

ASML surges as Q4 bookings soar on AI demand, China sales to see 'normal ratio' in 2025. Microsoft said to be probing if DeepSeek improperly used OpenAI data. SoftBank to invest in Skild AI.

Robust demand for China’s government bonds is helping Beijing to raise funds inexpensively to support growth in its fragile economy. Yet a relentless plunge in yields is creating entrenched expectations the People’s Republic is becoming a low-interest-rate country and is undermining President Xi Jinping’s desire for a strong yuan.

Taipei also enjoyed a big jump, with chip titan and market heavyweight TSMC up more than two percent, while Seoul was also helped by big gains in SK hynix and LS Electric. There were also gains in Sydney, Singapore, Wellington and Manila. But Hong Kong ...

Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald Trump’s first full day in office amid hopes he will

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai (黎智英) yesterday testified that he brokered meetings between former president Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and US establishment figures, with prosecutors alleging that he colluded with foreign forces. Lai is one of ...

The Hong Kong Observatory said the quake hit at 12.17am ... Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC said it had evacuated staff at its factories in central and southern Taiwan, adding they were all safe.

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei Technologies is eyeing a global comeback, boosting the number of markets where it sells phones equipped with high-performance chips—developed in-house to sidestep US sanctions—to about 60.

Danish renewable energy developer Ørsted achieved a significant milestone in December 2024 by reaching financial close on its 583MW Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan.