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Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan reveals NT$1.25 trillion defense plan, targets 200,000-drone force

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has released select non-classified details of a special military procurement package totaling NT$1.25...

Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-US tariff agreement expected to boost machine tool industry's global growth and reshape market dynamics
Taiwan and the US have reached an agreement on a reciprocal 15% tariff for machine tools, eliminating stacked tariffs, a move anticipated to invigorate the sector in early 2026 after...
Friday 23 January 2026
Compal chair celebrates 50 years with Kinpo Group amid Taiwan's demographic concerns
At a year-end banquet on January 22, 2026, Kinpo Group president Rock Hsu paid tribute to Compal Electronics chairman Ray Chen, who is celebrating 50 years with the group ahead of...
Friday 23 January 2026
China and Vietnam remain key manufacturing hubs even as US tariffs reshape Taiwanese investment
Despite the impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwanese companies continue to view China and Vietnam as vital manufacturing and investment destinations due to their...
Friday 23 January 2026
E Ink Holdings advances electronic shelf labels amid global smart retail growth
Taiwan-based E Ink Holdings is scaling up production of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) as global retailers accelerate adoption. With deployments expanding across the US and Europe,...
Friday 23 January 2026
Qisda's US$101 million investment in Eastech signals push into high-value acoustic industry
Taiwan's Qisda Corporation has announced a strategic investment of approximately NT$3.2 billion (US$101 million) to acquire a 35% stake in Eastech Holdings, a leading global manufacturer...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-US semiconductor pact's financing details spark interpretation issues with broader industrial implications
Taiwan and the US have agreed to reduce tariffs and grant Taiwan most-favored-nation status under Section 232 for semiconductors and related products. However, a major issue has arisen...
Friday 23 January 2026
Rayzher restructures to boost global expansion and innovation in high-tech gas supply
Rayzher Industrial, a leader in high-tech gas supply systems, approved organizational restructuring and senior management changes at its board meeting on January 22. The company established...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwanese industry views US investment positively as Taiwan seeks win-win trade deal
At the Davos 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that he secured US$18 trillion in investment commitments within his first year back in office, significantly exceeding the US$1...
Friday 23 January 2026
'Freedom isn't free': AIT director pledges US backing for Taiwan's asymmetric warfare strategy, defense supply chain
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Raymond Greene, on January 22, reaffirmed strong US support for Taiwan's defense modernization and defense-industry cooperation, underscoring...
Friday 23 January 2026
Analysis: How Howard Lutnick is redrawing the memory-chip map

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is driving a fundamental reordering of the global semiconductor supply chain. According to exclusive...

Friday 23 January 2026
Palo Alto Networks urges fighting AI threats with AI in 2026
James Yu, Palo Alto Networks' country manager in Taiwan, stated that while 2025 was predicted as the "disruptive year" for AI, 2026 will fundamentally reshape enterprise operations...
Friday 23 January 2026
TSMC reveals dual purpose behind Chiayi AP7 plant as Yunlin expansion looms
TSMC has significantly expanded its advanced packaging capacity in recent years to meet surging AI customer demand. Despite planning six to eight phases for the Chiayi site, internal...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwanese firms remain cautious as AI bubble debate persists
At Davos 2026, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a bubble if its advantages are limited primarily to technology companies...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan air cargo volume set to hit historic peak in 2026, driven by AI and chip exports
Taiwan's air cargo is on track to reach a record high by 2026, propelled by strong demand for AI servers and advanced semiconductors primarily exported to the US. According to Taiwan's...