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Monday 21 July 2025
Global tech showdown post-tariffs shines spotlight on US-China rivalry
The Belfer Center at Harvard's Kennedy School of Public Policy has released the Critical and Emerging Technologies Index (CETI) report, which quantifies the capabilities of 25 countries...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
US-Taiwan spaceport talks remain at early concept stage
Recent reports of US plans for a Taiwan spaceport promising 2.5-hour flights from Houston remain preliminary, with no formal agreements in place between American and Taiwanese offi...
Monday 14 July 2025
SoftBank to launch high-altitude 5G network using solar planes and airships by 2026
SoftBank is preparing to commercialize its next-generation telecommunications infrastructure using high-altitude platforms by 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its UTX (Ubiquitous...
Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan eyes Starlink partnership in bid to bolster LEO infrastructure
After years of holding SpaceX's Starlink at arm's length over concerns about its China-linked supply chain and government control over foreign corporate operations, Taiwan is signaling...
Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan looks to space for connectivity, but stays grounded by constraints

Taiwan's government-backed low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite initiative—part of its Beyond 5G (B5G) communications technology roadmap—is...

Thursday 10 July 2025
Taiwan UMT sees strong satellite orders despite June revenue dip
As the global low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite industry enters a phase of rapid commercialization, demand for high-frequency communication components continues to climb. Taiwanese...
Friday 4 July 2025
Jinpao, Nafco tap aviation to offset electronics volatility

As global aerospace demand strengthens, Taiwanese manufacturers are expanding beyond traditional electronics and into high-value aviation...

Thursday 3 July 2025
Nafco June revenue climbs as aerospace orders surge

Aerospace components manufacturer Nafco reported a notable rebound in revenue for June, with monthly sales reaching NT$339 million (approx...

Thursday 3 July 2025
Taiwan Line Tek Electronic pivots to LEO satellite market amid slowing traditional sectors
As growth in the PC, notebook, and home appliance markets slows, Taiwan Line Tek Electronic, a connector and cable manufacturer, is shifting its focus to emerging niche sectors such...
Tuesday 1 July 2025
TiSPACE slated to become first foreign company to launch rocket in Japan
TiSPACE, a private-sector Taiwanese rocket manufacturer and launch service provider, is scheduled to launch a suborbital rocket on July 6 at Taiki in Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture,...
Friday 27 June 2025
Qualcomm targets Taiwan drone, space startups as edge AI shift accelerates
Qualcomm has backed nearly 70 Taiwan startups since 2019 and is now focusing on drone, space technology, and cybersecurity companies as artificial intelligence processing moves from...
Friday 20 June 2025
NAFCO and MTU Aero Engines sign five-year deal to expand precision machining in China plant
National Aerospace Fasteners (NAFCO), led by president Alvin Lin, signed a five-year cooperation contract with Germany-based MTU Aero Engines during the 2025 Paris Air Show. The agreement...
Saturday 14 June 2025
Supplying Lockheed’s Patriots, Taiwanese firm bets on chips too
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, global defense spending is surging, transforming the sector into a strategic growth pillar alongside semiconductors. For Taiwan's ChenFull Precision...
Monday 9 June 2025
India reportedly grants Starlink key license, but launch still months away
Elon Musk's Starlink has reportedly received a long-awaited license from India's telecom ministry to offer satellite internet services, clearing a key regulatory hurdle after a three-year...
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Starlink officially launches commercial services in South Korea with SK Telink partnership
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has received regulatory clearance to launch in South Korea. The rollout will mark the introduction of low...