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Saturday 15 March 2025
TSMC's advanced semiconductor know-how defies simple regulation, says Taiwan govt official
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei announced in early March in the US that the company would increase its investment by US$100 billion, drawing significant attention and raising concerns about...
Thursday 13 March 2025
The economic implications of Donald Trump's tariff measures
The Donald Trump tariff policies, implemented during his tenure as President, marked a significant shift in the United States' trade strategy. Historically, tariffs have been used...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Foxconn pioneers breakthrough in ultra-secure quantum communications

In a major breakthrough for quantum communications, a joint research team from Taiwan and Japan—led by Foxconn's Hon Hai Research...

Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan's divided government puts TSMC's US$100 billion US expansion under scrutiny
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and a cornerstone of Taiwan's economy, has found itself at the center of domestic political...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan takes measured approach in reviewing TSMC's US expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced plans for a US$100 billion expansion investment in the United States, marking a significant escalation in the global...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
TSMC's US expansion faces political opposition in Taiwan
On March 3, TSMC chairman C.C. Wei announced a significant investment expansion of US$100 billion at the White House. However, the largest Opposition in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan,...
Monday 10 March 2025
From cars to chips: Semiconductor sector follows auto industry toward regionalization
After releasing the global revenue and net profit rankings for EMS providers in 2025, DIGITIMES Asia has launched EMS Watch to track key electronics manufacturers. The launch,...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan data center operators evaluate satellite communications for backup
Recent cases of submarine cable disconnections off the coast of Taiwan have raised concerns about national security, prompting Internet data center (IDCs) operators to mull the feasibility...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
MWC Live: Kyocera and Taiwanese partners launch O-RAN alliance to disrupt 5G dominance
Top Japanese electronics manufacturer Kyocera has officially entered the 5G base station market. At MWC 2025, the company unveiled the O-RU Alliance, a partnership with telecom equipment...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Electric vehicle charging: A potential target for hacker attacks
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly vital in automotive electronics and electrification supply chains, as breaches could paralyze the entire system. UPStream reports 409 cyberattacks...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Taiwan reassures on advanced chip review rules; emphasizes that restrictions target China, not US
TSMC's US investment of US$100 billion is sparking concerns about Taiwan's national security and potential talent and technology drain. Taiwanese officials have reassured that advanced...
Friday 28 February 2025
Taiwanese academia: Establishing US subsidiary may be TSMC's best option to navigate US pressure
With US President Donald Trump accusing Taiwan of taking away America's semiconductor manufacturing, his remarks have already sent ripples through Taiwan's industry and even its national...
Friday 28 February 2025
Commentary: TSMC weighs U.S. chip dominance demands while guarding its Taiwan roots
US President Donald Trump, now back in the White House, has once again set his sights on TSMC. Previously, his administration championed the semiconductor supply chain crisis as a...
Thursday 27 February 2025
How China plans to control the world’s legacy chips—and why it matters

China's rapid expansion in legacy semiconductor production poses a critical yet often overlooked threat to US national security, according...

Wednesday 26 February 2025
How undersea cables have become a critical geopolitical risk
Taiwan's digital lifeline—its undersea cable network—faces mounting security threats as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific. The island, which relies on...