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Monday 19 January 2026
Taiwan-US tariff pact sets stage for machinery industry recovery, currency challenge persists
The recent Taiwan-US tariff agreement, establishing a reciprocal 15% tariff rate under the most-favored-nation (MFN) principle without stacking, marks a significant development for...
Monday 19 January 2026
Global power grids emerge as strategic choke points in AI and industrial competition race
The escalating global energy transition and intensifying industrial rivalry have elevated power infrastructure security to a national defense-level strategic concern, with a focus...
Saturday 17 January 2026
Samsung DS rebounds to record KRW20 trillion under new leadership
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun, since his appointment in May 2024, has spearheaded significant changes at the company's Device Solutions (DS) division, reversing...
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Laster Tech sees 4Q25 shipment growth, adopts strategic order approach in China
Benefiting from increased shipments of new and existing electric vehicle (EV) models, LED automotive lighting module maker Laster Tech reported consolidated revenue of NT$2.201 billion...
Monday 12 January 2026
AEB breaks new revenue record for eighth consecutive year
Cloud and AI services provider Acer E-Enabling Service Business (AEB) reported December 2025 revenue of NT$1.14 billion (approx. US$36.1 million), representing year-over-year growth...
Sunday 11 January 2026
Realme and OnePlus return to Oppo: Three-brand integration to counter supply chain and market pressure
China's smartphone industry opened 2026 with a major consolidation move, as Realme formally returned to the Oppo group as a sub-brand and integrated with fellow sub-brand OnePlus....
Monday 5 January 2026
SK Telecom unveils South Korea's first 500-billion-parameter AI model A.X K1
South Korea's leading telecom operator SK Telecom (SKT) has introduced A.X K1, a 500-billion-parameter AI model developed under a national AI initiative to establish a foundational...
Monday 5 January 2026
India roundup: OSAT players claim legacy packaging price parity

Indian OSAT players aim for price competitiveness on par with Malaysian rivals, as L&T Semiconductor...

Monday 29 December 2025
Move over, Malaysia? India's emerging OSAT sector claims price parity in legacy packaging
India's first wave of OSAT facilities is moving from capacity announcements to competitive positioning, with some domestic players now benchmarking themselves against established backend...
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Korean chip industry faces mounting pressure from escalating power prices
Electricity costs for South Korea's domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry have reportedly surged, raising concerns over mounting cost pressures on chipmakers. Over the past...
Friday 19 December 2025
US tech firms join DOE's Genesis Mission to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced agreements with 24 organizations to participate in the Genesis Mission, a national initiative leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to...
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Wah Hong ramps up mass production for smart meter applications with shipments surging
Wah Hong Industrial, a leading Taiwanese optical film and advanced materials maker, remains focused on product upgrades and structural adjustments to enhance overall competitiveness,...
Tuesday 16 December 2025
CEOs back long-term AI returns as investors push for faster payback, survey shows
A recent survey highlights sustained optimism among global CEOs regarding investments in artificial intelligence (AI), even as many current projects remain unprofitable. Industry executives...
Monday 15 December 2025
Kenmec sets new standards in liquid cooling solutions
On December 12, 2025, Kenmec chairman Kevin Hsieh shared insights on the core competitiveness and market positioning of AI data center infrastructure. He also discussed how to build...
Friday 12 December 2025
EU review of zero-emission car policy sparks clash over Europe’s auto future

The European Union's high-stakes climate battle is approaching a decisive moment. The European Commission is preparing to review its 2035...