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Friday 21 February 2025
Trump's transactional tactics threaten Taiwan's advanced semiconductor future
There is a growing sense of unease in Taiwan, driven by what is perceived as a transactional approach from US President Donald Trump. Trump's reported interest in acquiring 50% of...
Friday 21 February 2025
Could TSMC's Intel stake tip scales against Samsung?
Reports indicate that TSMC is contemplating acquiring a stake in Intel's foundry business, a development that could significantly impact Samsung Electronics. This speculation arises...
Friday 21 February 2025
Taiwan ramps up defense spending to boost its domestic military-industrial ecosystem
Taiwan's president William Lai recently announced at a national security meeting that his administration will increase the defense budget to 3% of GDP through special funding, a move...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's semiconductor dominance: Strategic asset or economic vulnerability?
As US President Donald Trump continues to make statements about Taiwan's semiconductor industry, concerns are rising that the US might replicate its past tactics of undermining Japan's...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's top auto fastener vendor unfazed by US tariffs, braces for EU CBAM and Taiwan carbon tax
Taiwan's leading automotive fastener manufacturer, Spec Products Corp, maintains strong confidence in its US market competitiveness despite current tariff policies. The US represents...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Innolux expects lower costs 'thanks' to tariff impact
Innolux president James Yang noted that US tariffs could lead to more factories in Asia, thus lowering costs and improving logistics efficiency. This strategy would enhance response...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Xintec expands investment to boost testing capacity, reshapes strategy for growth
Surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing TSMC to expand its advanced packaging capacity. As a key testing partner, Xintec—a TSMC-affiliated outsourced semiconductor...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan AI supply chain gears up for next boom as Nvidia GPU demand surges
The advent of DeepSeek and other factors are contributing to the current shortage of Nvidia's GPUs, as Taiwan's AI industry supply chain is on the brink of entering its third wave...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Tron Future Tech leads Taiwan's advancement in drone defense and satellite innovation
The Taipei Computer Association has announced the winners of the 2024 "Outstanding Information Talent Award," with Tron Future Tech receiving recognition in the technological innovation...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's first AI law expected by mid-2025
The Taiwanese government is set to submit to parliament a draft of a basic law governing artificial intelligence (AI). With bipartisan support marking it as a priority bill, Taiwan...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Plaud.AI bets on AI recorder despite smartphone competition
San Francisco-based startup Plaud.AI has unveiled NotePin, touted as the world's smallest wearable AI recording capsule, following its smart recording card. Yet, with AI-powered smartphones...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Taiwanese automotive component makers pivot to AI, semiconductors, and healthcare
The rapid rise of AI-driven applications in smart healthcare, semiconductors, and data storage has pushed many Taiwanese companies traditionally focused on automotive components to...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Trump targets auto, chip, and drug imports with 25% tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor chips, a decision that could disrupt global supply...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Inventec to expand server production in Texas
Richard Lee, chairman of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association (TEEMA), revealed on February 18, 2025, that a major server manufacturer will announce an expansion...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Chunghwa Telecom drives growth with strategic investments; three subsidiaries set for IPOs in 2025
Taiwan's telecom giant Chunghwa Telecom has been actively expanding its strategic investments, growing its portfolio to 47 companies beyond its core businesses. In 2025, three subsidiaries—International...