BYD Hits Milestone: 900,000 Employees, 110,000 in R&D – A Global Automotive Leader
September 13, 2024 – Li Yunfei, General Manager of Brand and Public Relations at BYD Group, revealed today on Weibo that the company has achieved a significant milestone, with its total number of employees exceeding 900,000. This makes BYD the A-share listed company with the largest number of employees among over 5,300 such companies, surpassing…
Intel to Close Shannon R&D Center in Ireland, Impacting 750 Jobs
September 13, 2024 – According to a report by The Irish Times on September 6th, employees at Intel’s research and development department have been informed that the company plans to shut down its factory located in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland by the end of next year. The company’s operational base in Ireland will be relocated…
Toyota Prius Sets New Guinness Record with 2.52L/100km Fuel Efficiency
September 13, 2024 – The Autopian, a leading automotive media outlet, reported on September 12th that an unmodified Toyota Prius, the fifth generation model, has set a new Guinness World Record. Under the skilled hands of Wayne Gerdes, the hybrid vehicle achieved an impressive combined fuel economy average of 93.158 miles per gallon (equivalent to…
Altera Dismisses Rumors of Being Sold by Intel, Stays Focused on 2026 IPO
September 13, 2024 – Rumors have been swirling in the industry about Intel’s potential plans to sell off its subsidiary, Altera. However, in a recent interview, Altera’s CEO Sandra Rivera firmly debunked these speculations. She stated unequivocally that Intel remains committed to its goal of facilitating Altera’s IPO by 2026 and currently has no intentions…
The Future of Digital Golf is Here: Golfzon City Golf Makes Global Debut in September 2024
On September 13, 2024, as the impressive 13,000-square-meter GOLFZON (Tianjin) City Golf will make its official debut at the Tianjin Mei River Convention and Exhibition Center, the world will witness the grand global launch of GOLFZON City Golf, ushering in a new era of digital golf innovation. Simultaneously, the 2024 GOLFZON Open Finals will also…
TSMC Chairman Declares: ‘We Are the World’s TSMC’
September 12, 2024 – In a recent internal letter to employees, TSMC Chairman Mark Liu emphasized that the company has evolved beyond being just “Taiwan’s TSMC” to being recognized globally. Liu urged the over 70,000 TSMC employees worldwide to communicate effectively with respect and inclusivity, encouraging them to “speak the truth” within the organization. In…
Apple Redesigns iPhone 16 Interior for Easier Battery Repairs, Aligning with EU Regulations
September 12, 2024 – Apple has announced a redesign of the internal structure of its iPhone 16 series, allowing for a larger battery capacity, enhanced heat dissipation, and easier battery replacement. These changes are believed to align with the European Union’s regulations and laws. Although Apple did not specifically mention these updates in its press…
Global Launch: Indian-Produced iPhone 16 Hits the International Market
September 12, 2024 – In a recent social media announcement, India’s Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that Apple’s latest iPhone 16 is now being manufactured in Indian factories for global distribution. Vaishnaw proudly stated that Prime Minister Modi’s “Make in India” initiative is driving the creation of iconic products for the…
Samsung India Factory Gripped by Strike as Workers Demand Better Pay
September 12, 2024 – A strike by workers at Samsung’s factory in Chennai, India, has entered its third day, with hundreds of employees demanding higher wages and better working conditions. The strike, which began this week, has no set end date, according to the chairman of the Samsung India Employees’ Union, Muthukumar. The Chennai plant,…
Football-Playing Humanoid Robot Helps Accelerated Evolution Net Major Investment
September 12, 2024 – Humanoid robot company “Accelerated Evolution” has recently completed a 100 million yuan Pre-A series funding round. The investment was jointly made by PeerTimes, Minsheng Bank International, Zhongguancun Science City, and iCANX Fund, with follow-on investment from existing investor InnoAngel. The funds will primarily be used for developing a universal robot body…