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Tuesday 26 August 2025
Taiwan's Chelic eyes role in humanoid robots with multi-functional hands
Taiwan Chelic, a pneumatic components maker, is positioning itself as a new entrant in Taiwan's humanoid robot supply chain with its in-house development of a bionic hand, which has...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Nikon to close Yokohama manufacturing plant in 2025, signaling strategic shift
Nikon Corporation has announced the closure of its Yokohama Manufacturing Plant on September 30, 2025. The company's personnel and operations from the site will be relocated to other...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Samsung Display expected to remain key supplier for rumored foldable iPhone
Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone is taking shape as Samsung Display, DS Neolux, and BH reportedly secure roles in its supply chain. Backed by Samsung Display's exclusive panel...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Personnel mobility in Apple's India supply chain seen as routine; Foxconn's global workforce ensures continuity
As the Apple iPhone 17 series launch approaches, the spotlight on supply chain dynamics intensifies, particularly regarding Foxconn, the principal backend assembler. Recent reports...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Sun Yad expands presence in chemicals, AI, robotics and drones through acquisitions
Sun Yad Industry has recently expanded its operational scale and diversified business portfolio through active acquisitions and strategic partnerships. The Sun Yad Industry group...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
From polyester to AI: Shinkong's reinvention in the post-textile era
Long seen as a traditional industry, Taiwan's textile sector is finding new relevance in the AI era. As demand grows for lightweight electric vehicles, heat-dissipating components,...
Monday 25 August 2025
AI glass race intensifies: Sunny Optical trades tech for equity in Goertek
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co. said on August 22, 2024, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Goertek Inc. and its subsidiary Goertek Optical Technology, a move...
Monday 25 August 2025
Doctoral student numbers continue to drop amid narrowing pay gap with Master's Degree holders
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has published a written report from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) reviewing the situation of doctoral-level researchers not entering...
Monday 25 August 2025
South Korea's AI fix to its tariff disrupted ASEAN playbook
The US tariff policies have disrupted global supply chains, hitting South Korea not only by imposing a 15% reciprocal tariff but also by impacting the ASEAN countries where South...
Monday 25 August 2025
Weekly news roundup: Huawei found to use outdated 5nm; Google launches 270M AI model; China's new E-Beam tool
Below are the key DIGITIMES Asia stories from August 11 to 17, 2025. Firstly, a recent teardown confirms that Huawei's Kunpeng 930 chip still relies on TSMC's outdated 5nm process...
Monday 25 August 2025
China tightens rare earth controls with new quota and traceability rules
China has introduced fresh regulatory measures to reinforce state control over its rare earth sector, further cementing its position as the world's dominant supplier of the strategic...
Monday 25 August 2025
Taiwan's old-line industries pivot to tech in search of 'second growth curve'

Industry realignments are intensifying, with sectors from semiconductors to ICT facing strain from geopolitics, tariffs, and currency volatility...

Monday 25 August 2025
Taiwan offers tax breaks for SME holding companies targeting US investment
The United States' implementation of trade protectionism has introduced significant uncertainty and risks for export-oriented economies. Chin-Ching Liu, minister of the National Development...
Monday 25 August 2025
South Korean scholars urge closer ASEAN ties to reduce dependence on US and China
South Korean academics are calling for further reforms of the country's New Southern Policy, stressing the need to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN, already home to many South Korean...
Monday 25 August 2025
India roundup: iPhone production begins in India
Apple is rumored to begin iPhone 17 production in India; meanwhile, Dixon and Tata are stepping up their display and semiconductor ventures.