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Sunday 5 October 2025
U-Best expects World Cup and green products to fuel growths
U-Best Innovative Technology, which provides PU synthetic resins, expects to leverage major growth engines from 2025 to 2026, including European clients' volume production of eco-friendly...
Sunday 5 October 2025
Taiwan defense firms ramp up drone output as Trump blocks US$400M sale
Taiwanese defense suppliers are doubling down on both domestic and overseas orders as global demand for military hardware accelerates. Unmanned systems have become a central focus...
Friday 3 October 2025
Qualcomm wins lawsuit to secure Oryon CPU, hints at easing ties with Arm
Qualcomm announced a legal victory this week in its patent dispute with Arm. The US District Court for Delaware dismissed Arm's claims against Qualcomm and Nuvia regarding licensing...
Friday 3 October 2025
Mature chip pricing squeeze deepens for UMC as Taiwan IC design houses foresee challenges lasting into 2026
United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) recently issued a notice to its suppliers demanding a 15% price reduction, signaling heightened cost pressures within the semiconductor supply...
Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan's economy hits new heights on semiconductor, AI, and green infrastructure strengths
Taiwan is set to surpass South Korea in per capita GDP a year ahead of schedule, reaching the US$40,000 target by 2026. This is fueled by record-breaking exports, robust semiconductor...
Friday 3 October 2025
Hyundai Mobis to mass-produce domestically developed automotive semiconductors from 2026
Hyundai Mobis has announced plans to begin mass production of automotive semiconductors developed in collaboration with over 20 domestic companies and research institutes starting...
Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan's top aerospace firm pivots to drones as major jet program ends
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) is preparing for a major business shift as its advanced jet trainer program wraps up in 2026. The aerospace giant announced it...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Taiwan's UMC seeks 15% price cuts from suppliers in rare written notice
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has formally demanded that its suppliers propose price cuts of more than 15% to take effect on January 1, 2026, an unusually aggressive move...
Thursday 2 October 2025
China implements EV export license system to ease internal and external pressures
Starting in 2026, China will require export licenses for electric vehicles (EVs) to address international concerns over dumping and domestic overcapacity. This strategy aims to improve...
Thursday 2 October 2025
China to give local products 20% edge in govt purchases
Starting January 1, 2026, China will give domestic products a 20% price advantage in government procurement to support local AI chipmakers, promoting self-reliance, though advanced...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Huawei announces Meng Wanzhou as rotating chair
Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's vice chairperson and CFO, will assume the role of rotating chairperson from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, according to Huawei's official website. She...
Thursday 2 October 2025
MediaTek faces mounting challenges in ASIC business as delays and growing competition mount
MediaTek is encountering significant hurdles in its ASIC business, as uncertainty surrounds Meta's upcoming orders and a major Google contract faces repeated postponements. Industry...
Thursday 2 October 2025
LG Electronics posts growth in Taiwan despite weak consumer electronics demand
Amid tariff pressures and inflation, overall consumer market purchasing power has softened. However, LG Electronics continues to see strong shipments across multiple product lines,...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Kioxia and SanDisk launch new Japan facility amid rising AI demand for advanced memory chips
Kioxia and its long-time partner SanDisk announced on September 30 that their new chip factory in northern Japan has officially begun operations, a strategic move to meet the surging...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Merck Group names Kai Beckmann as next CEO, Belen Garijo to step down in 2026
Merck Group's parent company, E. Merck KG, has announced the appointment of Kai Beckmann as the new chairman of the executive board and CEO, effective May 1, 2026. Beckmann will succeed...