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Tuesday 29 April 2025
Taiwan drone maker expands to military unmanned attack boats
Thunder Tiger Technology is broadening its unmanned vehicle portfolio from aerial drones to maritime vessels with its new flagship unmanned surface vessel (USV), the SeaShark800....
Saturday 26 April 2025
Trump's maritime push opens door for US-Taiwan shipbuilding ties
Since US President Donald Trump took office, trade tensions between the US and China have escalated, although a recent easing of tariffs announced on April 23 suggests a more calibrated...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Taiwan taps private sector for unmanned naval defense push
Taiwan is strengthening its asymmetric warfare capabilities through unmanned surface vessels (USVs), with both government and private sector companies developing technologies that...
Saturday 19 April 2025
Taiwan accelerates unmanned vehicle push amid global defense and tariff tensions with the US
As global trade grapples with the turbulence of tariff disputes, defense and military demands remain undeterred, emerging as pivotal bargaining chips in negotiations over reciprocal...
Friday 28 February 2025
Taiwan's maritime defense: Huilong & Kuachi underwater drones under spotlight
As global interest in unmanned vehicles expands beyond aerial drones, the development of surface vessels and underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs) is gaining increased attention. In...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Unmanned vessels take center stage: Taiwan's autonomous ship set for March debut
Unmanned vehicles plunging from the sky to the sea have emerged as pivotal assets on modern battlefields. While drones have long dominated the spotlight, nations worldwide are now...
Friday 14 February 2025
Ubiqconn reports rising demand, signaling potential end to downturn
Ubiqconn Technology, a subsidiary of FIC Global, witnessed a significant uptick in customer demand, indicating a potential end to the market downturn.
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Evolution of the submarine: From traditional to digital age
Submarine technology has evolved dramatically with the advancement of technology, transforming naval tactics and global maritime security. From the first US Navy submarine, the USS...
Monday 30 December 2024
Stealth ship maker sees market beyond traditional defense contractors
A Taiwanese shipbuilder is gaining international attention for its stealth unmanned surface vessel (USV), highlighting the growing market for autonomous naval technology as countries...
Monday 9 December 2024
Japanese logistics companies prepare specialized transport solutions for Rapidus semiconductor plant
Rapidus is underway with the construction of a wafer fab in Chitose City, Hokkaido. The company aims to commence trial production of 2nm chips by April 2025 and anticipates scaling...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Foxconn invests NT$15.9 billion to establish flagship headquarters in southern Taiwan
On November 19, Foxconn announced that it had successfully obtained the qualification as the best applicant for the Kaohsiung Metro Y15 Station land development project. The company...
Monday 28 October 2024
Covid-19 supply chain fallout hits maritime sector, but recovery expected in 2025
The Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on supply chains, impacting not only consumer electronics but also specialized maritime equipment. Ubiqconn, a subsidiary of Popular Holdings,...
Monday 23 September 2024
Taiwan imports from South Korea rise 70%, signaling trade shifts
Data from the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy indicates that computer exports surged by 183.2% in August 2024, while maritime vessel exports rose by 80%. Additionally,...
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Red Sea mayhem: a wake-up call for maritime decarbonization and African ports' potential
The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea region have disrupted a crucial maritime trade artery, with far-reaching consequences for global supply chains, carbon emissions,...
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Automotive suppliers closely monitor potential impacts of regional conflicts
The international maritime logistics sector has faced multiple challenges, including the 2023 Red Sea crisis and the recent conflict between Israel and Iran. The regional tension...