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Friday 16 January 2026
Formosa Chemicals plans to exit petrochemical red ocean and enter high-end electronics
The petrochemical industry has been stuck in an intensely competitive red ocean market. The Chinese government has begun promoting measures to curb excessive internal competition,...
Friday 16 January 2026
Taiwan opens international tender for quantum computer purchase; US export ban remains key
Following the National Science and Technology Council's (NSTC) announcement of the quantum computing mainframe construction project, attention has focused on whether Taiwan will use...
Friday 16 January 2026
South Korea seeks matching US tariff breaks after Taiwan's chip pact agreement

South Korean industry and government officials are monitoring a new trade agreement between the US and Taiwan that links semiconductor...

Friday 16 January 2026
Taiwan secures preferential US tariff treatment for semiconductors
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced early Thursday that it had secured preferential tariff treatment from the United States on semiconductors and related products, marking a significant...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Delta Electronics plans major manufacturing expansion in India to support 'Make in India' push
Delta Electronics India is set to significantly expand its manufacturing footprint in India, reflecting the company's confidence in the country's growing semiconductor and electronics...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Taiwan accelerates drive to build silicon photonics ecosystem

Taiwan's government is stepping up cross-ministerial support to build a domestic silicon photonics ecosystem, with a focus on strengthening...

Thursday 15 January 2026
China takes cautious stance on US H200 chip export, prioritizes local chipmakers
The US government confirmed this week the conditions for exporting the H200 AI chip to China, reportedly including third-party lab testing before shipment to ensure compliance with...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Taiwan unveils full scope of Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects to build nationwide smart living ecosystem
The Taiwanese government has launched a cross-ministerial initiative to advance its "Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects," focusing on smart applications, critical technologies, and...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Rapidus forecasts 2nm supply shortfall by 2030, flags talent gap versus TSMC

As global governments accelerate investments in the semiconductor sector, Japan's Rapidus is moving forward with its goal of mass-producing 2nm...

Wednesday 14 January 2026
SK Hynix to invest in new advanced packaging plant amid AI memory demand
SK Hynix has announced plans to invest KRW19 trillion (US$13.02 billion) to construct a new advanced packaging facility, P&T7, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
South Korea's tech independence drive under scrutiny over China links
South Korea's push to build sovereign artificial intelligence foundation models is facing heightened scrutiny as several domestic contenders in a government-backed selection process...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
US drone policy swings highlight security and geopolitical tensions
Over the past year, US policy toward Chinese-made drones has shifted repeatedly, reflecting differing approaches across government agencies. Congress, the Federal Communications Commission,...
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Taiwan-US tariff talks near closure, Section 232 relief in focus
Taiwan's Office of Trade Negotiations under the Executive Yuan said on January 13 that the core objectives of ongoing tariff talks with the US have been to secure reductions in reciprocal...
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Acer seeks to grow Indian PC market share with focus on gaming segment
Acer is intensifying its efforts in the Indian PC market, aiming to increase its consumer PC market share from 15% to 20% by 2026, with gaming PCs playing a central role, according...
Tuesday 13 January 2026
India's PC market is poised for significant growth with government-driven digitalization push
India's PC market is poised for strong growth, supported by the country's vast population and proactive government initiatives in digital transformation and local manufacturing. Despite...