In an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES, Georgia Tech professor Benoit Montreuil — widely known as the architect of the "Physical Internet" — laid out a blueprint for deeper, more strategic ties between Taiwan and the US in the fields of logistics, automation, and advanced manufacturing
The documentary 'A Chip Odyssey,' which chronicles the development of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, premiered on June 13, 2025. It quickly surpassed NT$5 million (approx. US$169,141) in box office revenue during its opening weekend and has maintained strong public interest since. With over 300 private screenings booked, the film's performance is impressive
With both China and South Korea accelerating the construction of high-generation AMOLED panel production lines to target IT applications, the display panel industry has seen a step-up of competition of the new technology and in respond to the trend, JDI Taiwan CEO Raymond Sun believes the trend of adopting AMOLED in IT is unstoppable, especially after 2027
Taiwan's IT supply chain faces mounting pressures as the July 9 expiration of a 90-day reciprocal tariff grace period approaches. The New Taiwan dollar's sharp appreciation has already squeezed margins for export-focused manufacturers in May and June, with industry observers warning that first-half earnings may disappoint while traditional peak-season demand could weaken due to earlier front-loading by cautious customers
In a rare and insightful interview with People's Daily, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei shared his perspective under the headline "The More Open a Country Is, the More It Advances."
Taiwan's parliament stalled the proposed "AI Basic Law" due to a lack of consensus, prompting calls for the suspension of efforts to achieve comprehensive legislation until there is a clearer picture of the fast-growing AI market
Nvidia's selective opening of its NVLink interconnect technologies to partners is drawing scrutiny from across the semiconductor supply chain. While pitched as a collaborative gesture, industry insiders still view the move as too limited and may potentially accelerate the momentum of rival standards like UALink and prompting hyperscalers and chipmakers to double down on developing custom AI chips (ASICs) to lessen their reliance on Nvidia's tightly controlled ecosystem
The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 sparked a global AI renaissance, compelling governments everywhere to embrace artificial intelligence for both public benefit and economic growth. In Singapore's case, the AI landscape reveals a strategic pivot: while hardware manufacturing remains a weak link, the city-state has emerged as a stronghold for data center infrastructure and AI-driven applications
Leadership succession has become an inescapable issue for Taiwan's corporate giants. At Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, the spotlight has shifted from pure technological transformation to a more deliberate and strategic recalibration of executive leadership
In the US, local government incentive programs for business attraction primarily hinge on factors such as the number of jobs created, salaries, duration, and capital investment amounts. In recent years, economic development strategies across various states have evolved from generic incentives to more focused, strategic approaches closely aligned with national objectives
Since returning to the office, President Donald Trump has once again made unpredictability a cornerstone of US trade policy. His shifting stance on tariffs, particularly toward China, has sent tremors through global supply chains. And yet, amid the turbulence, Taiwan has managed not only to hold its ground but also to benefit unexpectedly from the chaos
Nearly five months into his second term, President Donald Trump's high-wire approach to trade—defined by maximalist threats followed by strategic retreats—has once again put global markets and foreign capitals on edge. Critics and foreign media have taken to calling the strategy "TACO"—short for "Trump Always Chickens Out"—a jab at what they see as erratic tariff brinkmanship that ends in concessions
US-China trade negotiations resumed in London on June 9, following a joint statement issued in Geneva on May 12. In that agreement, both sides committed to lowering reciprocal and retaliatory tariffs, cutting the previous peak rate of 125% to 34%. Of this, 24% was suspended for 90 days, while 10% remains in effect
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 officially kicked off this week. Weeks before the event, market rumors suggested that Apple Intelligence's progress was far behind expectations, leading to low hopes for significant announcements at WWDC. Apple made few statements about Apple Intelligence during the keynote, with most AI feature updates being practical yet unremarkable
