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Thursday 18 September 2025
From delay to debut: iPhone 17 gets fast-tracked in Indonesia after US trade deal
Apple is preparing to launch its iPhone 17 series globally — and for the first time, Indonesia will be part of the initial wave of releases.
Thursday 18 September 2025
Tencent, Alibaba, Baidu turn to local AI chips, shaking Nvidia's grip
Tencent said this week it has integrated AI chips from Chinese suppliers and plans to scale up its use in cloud-based AI services. Alongside Alibaba and Baidu, which have already...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
US Congress targets Huawei's US affiliate, ties with Nvidia under scrutiny amid US-China tech tensions
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has launched an inquiry into Futurewei Technologies, the US-based affiliate of Huawei, highlighting the company's close interactions...
Saturday 13 September 2025
Micron courts Trump policies to challenge Korean memory giants
Micron Technology is reportedly deepening its ties with the Trump administration to secure a stronger foothold in the global semiconductor market. According to South Korean media,...
Friday 12 September 2025
South Korea targets massive hydrogen market, aiming to become global leader by 2030
The South Korean government is accelerating the development of its hydrogen economy, focusing on three key policy directions: demand market expansion, supply planning, and infrastructure...
Thursday 11 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Taiwan's 10-year chip program seeks to link semiconductor supply chains among democratic countries
In 2024, the Taiwanese government announced the launch of a 10-year NT$300 billion (approx. US$9.89 billion) Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CbI), marking...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Asus chair highlights integration and co-creation as keys to Taiwan's AI strategy
At the Taiwan AI Academy annual conference, Asus chairman Jonney Shih urged Taiwan to strengthen its AI development by integrating computing platforms, model capabilities, data governance,...
Monday 8 September 2025
Taiwan plots China-alternative chip strategy in response to Beijing's mature-node expansion
Taiwan is drafting new measures to curb China's rising dominance in mature-node chip production, with the Legislative Yuan scheduled to review the plan when its new session opens...
Monday 8 September 2025
Taiwan's high-tech supply chain faces rising pressures amid global expansion and outsourcing trends
Taiwan's high-tech manufacturers are encountering significant challenges as they establish factories overseas, particularly due to cost pressures stemming from US President Donald...
Monday 8 September 2025
Race into smart mobility: global auto market splinters in 1H25
The global auto market split sharply in the first half of 2025 amid uncertainty over US tariff policy. Electronics and manufacturing giants are responding by pivoting toward in-vehicle...
Friday 5 September 2025
Commentary: As Trump heightens global tensions, Taiwan needs to consider industrial policy responses
US President Donald Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs and aggressive "Make America Great Again" measures has deepened political and economic rifts even among allies, undermining...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Tech Forum 2025: US-based server assembly surges as Taiwan's EMS leaders navigate rising costs and trade uncertainties
The Trump administration's tariff policy announced in April 2025 is reshaping global server supply chains, prompting Taiwan's leading EMS firms—Foxconn, Wistron, Quanta, Inventec,...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
China promotes computing power vouchers to boost AI adoption among enterprises
Multiple local governments in China have introduced "computing power vouchers" to reduce costs and increase access to artificial intelligence (AI) technology for small and medium-sized...
Monday 1 September 2025
Hotai Motor sticks to 2025 sales goal despite profit slide and policy headwinds
Taiwan's auto market has entered a deep freeze in 2025, with industry leaders pointing to ongoing tariff uncertainties as a major source of disruption. At an investor briefing on...
Sunday 31 August 2025
Taiwan auto market slows as tariff uncertainty stalls consumer demand

Taiwan's auto market has entered unfamiliar territory in 2025, marked by mounting signs of disruption. With large volumes of imported...