As the urgency of addressing climate change and sustainability issues grows, companies face increasing pressure to adopt comprehensive carbon strategies and embrace ESG principles.

As Taiwan M&A and Private Equity Council (MAPECT) commemorates its 10-year anniversary with the release of the 2024 Taiwan M&A Whitepaper on May 29.

On May 28, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) held an event to announce the winners of this year's Best Choice Award (BC Award) for Computex 2024. A total of 41 winners were announced for the Golden Award, Sustainable Tech Special Award, and Category Award. The winner of the highest honor: the Best Choice of the Year award will be announced during the opening of Computex 2024 on June 4.

Taiwan's newly inaugurated government has reaffirmed its commitment to a nuclear-free future, according to the Executive Yuan. Shinfox Energy Chairman Tai-chiang Gou urges the new administration to bolster support for businesses investing in renewable energy, to attract more infrastructure development in Taiwan.

Dr. Wen-Chen Chou from National Taiwan Ocean University emphasized the pivotal role of ocean blue carbon in achieving Taiwan's 2050 net zero emissions target. He highlighted the vast potential of marine ecosystems for carbon sequestration, offering an optimistic perspective on their contribution to climate change mitigation.

Amid Microsoft's aggressive AI investments, the company's ambitious 2020 pledge to become carbon-negative by 2030 is now under scrutiny.

Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured by the world's oceanic and coastal ecosystems. Protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrass meadows has been heralded as a way to achieve net-zero emissions goals by storing vast amounts of "blue carbon."

Amidst the rapid surge in demand for AI servers driven by the AI boom, edge computing has emerged as the new focal point in the market landscape.

Siemens and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation and sustainability in smart manufacturing systems.

Veolia Water Technologies, a subsidiary of Veolia and a leading specialist in water treatment technologies and services, announces on May 15 the inauguration of its first ion exchange regeneration facility in China. The facility features state-of-the-art technology to efficiently recycle spent ion exchange resins, promoting resource optimization and sustainability.

Recently, Sravan Vanaparthy, Vice President of Industrial Power Division, Power Solutions Group (PSG) at On Semiconductor (Onsemi), had an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES Research to share Onsemi's views on the current development of SiC power semiconductors, as well as the trends and prospects of SiC power semiconductors next year and in the next 5 to 10 years.

KPMG Taiwan released the latest Global Venture Capital Analysis report on May 9, saying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups are the apple in the eyes of venture capitalists worldwide.

UnaBiz, a Massive Internet of Things (IoT) service provider and integrator, announces performance evolution on Sigfox 0G technology, reducing device energy consumption by up to 18 times. The transformative enhancement aims to deliver a significant efficiency boost for Sigfox-based solutions, empowering developers, 0G Operators, and major customers alike.

In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, the race towards 6G is already underway, with the groundwork laid by the maturation of 5G technology.

Hannover Messe 2024 showcased a concerted effort by global industries to navigate challenges posed by globalization and the imperative of achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

STMicroelectronics is making significant progress towards its ambitious sustainability targets. According to its latest sustainability report, the European chipmaker reported using 71% renewable electricity in 2023, marking an increase from 62% the previous year.

Dutch equipment giant ASML recently announced its commitment to achieving "net-zero" emissions, including those from its customers, by 2040. This move is reshaping standards in the semiconductor industry, making RE100 not only a customer requirement but potentially influencing the procurement priority for advanced semiconductor equipment.

At the ITRI Net Zero Day 2024 forum, industry leaders outlined strategies for Taiwan's semiconductor and ICT sectors to drive global sustainability efforts and transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea region have disrupted a crucial maritime trade artery, with far-reaching consequences for global supply chains, carbon emissions, and economic opportunities in Africa.

On April 22, Foxconn Group announced its commitment to the RE100 initiative, pledging to use 100% green power in its global plants by 2040.

As many countries are building up their semiconductor supply chains, Veolia Water Technologies, a global leader specializing in water treatment technologies and services, is seeing opportunities in the industry's need for water and energy efficiency while required to meet individual companies' carbon-neutral targets.

South Korean giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are spearheading a transformative shift towards sustainable practices by pioneering the recycling of neon gas—a critical component in semiconductor lithography processes.

To enhance corporate governance, Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology, also known as Foxconn, may establish a rotating CEO system to nurture more talented individuals from within the company, according to industry sources.

Panasonic making inroads into the automotive battery market.

Taiwan's PCB and IC substrate market will first stagnate before seeing a sharp increase in 2024, according to Maurice Lee, chairman of the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA).