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Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-US tariff agreement expected to boost machine tool industry's global growth and reshape market dynamics
Taiwan and the US have reached an agreement on a reciprocal 15% tariff for machine tools, eliminating stacked tariffs, a move anticipated to invigorate the sector in early 2026 after...
Friday 23 January 2026
Compal chair predicts memory shortage, price surge to last until 2027
A global shortage of memory chips and rising prices are creating challenges in the electronics supply chain. Ray Chen, chairman of leading original design manufacturer (ODM) Compal...
Friday 23 January 2026
Compal chair celebrates 50 years with Kinpo Group amid Taiwan's demographic concerns
At a year-end banquet on January 22, 2026, Kinpo Group president Rock Hsu paid tribute to Compal Electronics chairman Ray Chen, who is celebrating 50 years with the group ahead of...
Friday 23 January 2026
AI and automotive growth drive rising demand for quartz frequency components
The market for high-end quartz frequency control components is experiencing increased demand as AI infrastructure expands and automotive technologies advance. Growth in 2026 is expected...
Friday 23 January 2026
Lite-On Technology launches public bid for U-Media to boost AI and 5G expansion
Lite-On Technology's board has approved a public cash tender offer at NT$54 (US$1.71) per share to acquire common shares of U-Media. The minimum acquisition target is 20% of U-Media's...
Friday 23 January 2026
Compal eyes explosive AI server growth in 2026 after revenue dip
Compal Electronics is anticipating a significant surge in AI server shipments beginning in 2026, following a projected revenue decline in 2025, according to chairman Ray Chen at the...
Friday 23 January 2026
Alibaba's T-Head Semiconductor reportedly eyes IPO amid China chip boom
Alibaba is reportedly planning to spin off its chip unit, T-Head Semiconductor, and pursue an initial public offering (IPO) to capitalize on the current surge in Chinese chipmaker...
Friday 23 January 2026
China and Vietnam remain key manufacturing hubs even as US tariffs reshape Taiwanese investment
Despite the impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwanese companies continue to view China and Vietnam as vital manufacturing and investment destinations due to their...
Friday 23 January 2026
TikTok US joint venture formally established to comply with regulatory requirements
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC has been officially established to meet the requirements of the Executive Order signed by US President Donald Trump on September 25, 2025. The move aims...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-based Delta Electronics redefines value as power becomes AI development lifeline
At the World Economic Forum, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted energy and power systems as the backbone of AI infrastructure. This perspective has shifted market attention to companies...
Friday 23 January 2026
Tata Group to invest US$11 billion in Maharashtra's Innovation City, boosting India's AI and semiconductor ambitions
The Tata Group will invest INR1 trillion (US$11 billion) to build a state-of-the-art Innovation City near Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking a key step in Maharashtra's plan...
Friday 23 January 2026
Qisda's US$101 million investment in Eastech signals push into high-value acoustic industry
Taiwan's Qisda Corporation has announced a strategic investment of approximately NT$3.2 billion (US$101 million) to acquire a 35% stake in Eastech Holdings, a leading global manufacturer...
Friday 23 January 2026
Anthropic's funding round oversubscribed as revenue projection surges despite margin squeeze
AI startup Anthropic has secured enthusiastic investor participation in its latest financing round, Bloomberg reported, citing insiders. Originally targeting US$10 billion,...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-US semiconductor pact's financing details spark interpretation issues with broader industrial implications
Taiwan and the US have agreed to reduce tariffs and grant Taiwan most-favored-nation status under Section 232 for semiconductors and related products. However, a major issue has arisen...
Friday 23 January 2026
EU Cybersecurity Act revision plans to phase out Chinese high-risk tech suppliers
The European Commission presented a revision of the Cybersecurity Act that introduces a phase-out of "high-risk suppliers" from critical infrastructure, targeting China-based technology...