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Monday 18 August 2025
Section 232 investigations loom over Taiwan's key industries
Despite TSMC's US$165 billion investment in the US, Taiwan does not appear to have any special favor from the United States. Taiwan faces a higher reciprocal tariff compared to Japan...
Monday 18 August 2025
Foxconn underscores US strategy with EV and AI systems at Dallas expo

Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, presented a US-market version of its electric sport utility vehicle and showcased its...

Monday 18 August 2025
Tariff standoff, soft demand threaten to undercut Taiwan’s auto supply chain

In Taiwan, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the domestic auto supply chain—supplying everything from...

Sunday 17 August 2025
Future Science Prize 2025 honors Macronix International president Chih-Yuan Lu for semiconductor memory innovation
The 2025 Future Science Prize winners were announced, with Chih-Yuan Lu, president of Macronix International, receiving the Mathematics and Computer Science Prize for his contributions...
Sunday 17 August 2025
TCC battery plant fire results in NT$11B loss, exposing challenges in Taiwan's lithium battery industry
A fire at Molicel's lithium ternary battery factory, a subsidiary of TCC, revealed serious failures in its firefighting system, which did not activate any of its key safety protocols...
Sunday 17 August 2025
Formosa Plastics Group to set new benchmark for efficient, low-carbon battery cell manufacturing at Changbin plant
Formosa Smart Energy's (FSET) battery cell factory in Changbin Industrial Park is Taiwan's largest LFP battery manufacturer, with a capacity of 2.1GWh. The facility emphasizes sustainable...
Saturday 16 August 2025
US AI crackdown era looms: Taiwan firms urged to steer clear of policy red lines
Taiwan's trade negotiation representatives with the US have highlighted that Washington's expectations for artificial intelligence (AI) policies are evolving at a rapid pace. This...
Saturday 16 August 2025
Repon expects AI server demand to drive growth in 2H25 despite currency and tax challenges
Nan Juen International (Repon), a Taiwanese server rail manufacturer, expects shipments to keep rising in the second half of 2025, with AI servers, particularly Nvidia's GB series...
Saturday 16 August 2025
Taiwan boosts industry support amid squeeze by US tariffs and probe
Under escalating trade tensions, Taiwan is bracing for the economic impact of two major US policy shifts: a new 20% reciprocal tariff and a national security investigation under Section...
Saturday 16 August 2025
Traditional industries struggling under tariff crossfire, says Shinkong Synthetic Fibers chairman
Shinkong Synthetic Fibers (SSFC) has been actively diversifying its investments in recent years, positioning itself as a leading example of traditional industries transitioning into...
Friday 15 August 2025
Exein partners with Taiwan supply chain in global cybersecurity push
The number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is expected to exceed 25 billion by 2030, yet one-third of all cybersecurity vulnerabilities are related to these devices. This trend...
Friday 15 August 2025
Tariff exemption for semiconductors and ICT products prioritized in negotiations for Taiwanese government
The US government, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, has imposed tariffs on imports such as steel and aluminum products, automobiles, auto parts, and copper products,...
Friday 15 August 2025
Taiwan's motor driver IC makers capture AI server market share
Taiwan's IC design houses are seeing steady returns from years of investment in motor driver ICs, with demand rising across a wider set of applications and competition intensifying...
Friday 15 August 2025
Qisda reports mixed impact from US tariff timing and currency fluctuations
Qisda held its earnings call on August 14, revealing that its second-quarter revenue was boosted by customers pulling forward orders as a precaution against anticipated US tariffs...
Friday 15 August 2025
Teco eyes US data center growth, leveraging Foxconn alliance and local investments
Teco Electric and Machinery recently formalized a strategic share swap agreement with Foxconn, aiming to leverage emerging opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) market...