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Saturday 6 September 2025
US software industry thrives on reinforcing ecosystem Taiwan can hardly match
Taiwan's economy has long been anchored in hardware manufacturing, leaving its software sector struggling to scale and offering limited career prospects for engineers. Industry experts...
Friday 5 September 2025
Pathologist shortage spurs AIxMed's push toward AI-assisted diagnosis
When Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linko, New Taipei, recently offered a monthly salary of NT$650,000 (approx. US$21,145) to recruit a pathologist, it sparked widespread debate...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
SK Hynix strikes pay deal, lifting average worker bonus to US$78,600

SK Hynix ended a protracted labor dispute by scrapping a ceiling on worker bonuses, easing the risk of strikes after nearly three months...

Tuesday 19 August 2025
High pay, high stakes: Meta's challenge to manage star AI scientists
Meta Platforms has created the Superintelligence Lab by hiring leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts with substantial compensation packages. The company aims to accelerate...
Monday 18 August 2025
SK Hynix labor dispute delays Nvidia HBM supply talks
A proposed bonus exceeding KRW100 million (US$72,000) per employee threatens to spark SK Hynix's first full-scale strike, with stalled high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply talks heightening...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Taiwan's drone and smart machinery sectors poised for takeoff, but face talent and salary hurdles

Taiwan is emerging as a key player in next-generation drone development. However, its ambitions face serious challenges due to a shortage...

Thursday 31 July 2025
SK Hynix labor dispute heats up after bonus talks collapse
Tensions are rising at South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix after wage negotiations between the company and its labor union collapsed, setting the stage for possible large-scale protests...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
SK Hynix rewards generous bonuses, silence from Samsung
Thanks to AI in generating robust revenues, SK Hynix has announced it would issue performance bonuses equivalent to 1.5 months' salary, but many employees are still pushing for more...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Baidu escalates AI talent war with uncapped salaries, eyes deep tech grads

Baidu has launched its most extensive recruitment drive yet for top-tier AI talent, expanding its AI Developer Unit (AIDU) program by...

Friday 23 May 2025
SK Hynix System IC reportedly offers generous incentives for transfer to China JV amid intense competition
According to iNews24 and SE Daily, SK Hynix System IC, the 8-inch foundry subsidiary of SK Hynix, is urging employees in both South Korea and China to transfer to...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Taiwan boosts academic incentives to address talent gap
Taiwan's declining birthrate is not only causing labor shortages across industries but also creating a severe talent gap in academia. In response, the government has introduced academic...
Thursday 20 February 2025
MediaTek's profits hold steady, but bonuses shrink—global tech team expansion a key factor
MediaTek has announced its annual February bonus payout, but unlike past years, the 2025 edition has drawn less enthusiasm. While salary adjustments met expectations, many employees...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China faces rising wage crisis as US tech curbs drive FDI slump
China faces mounting economic challenges as unpaid wages emerge as a significant social issue, particularly affecting workers in the construction and manufacturing sectors. These...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Taiwan's tech boom spurs wage growth, outshining global trends
Taiwan's tech industry is experiencing rapid growth, outpacing the capacity of government and educational institutions to train talent that matches the sector's expanding demands...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
China's semiconductor sector reels from 10,000 bankruptcies as hiring frenzy collapses
China's economy remains on a downward trajectory, with weak domestic consumption. According to The Economic Observer, Shi Li, Dean of the Institute for Common Prosperity...