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Wednesday 13 May 2026

Lite-On, Delta benefit from surge in AI server power demand

April results from Taiwan's power electronics sector underscored how deeply artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping demand for energy systems, with strong growth across...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Taiwan to set up US industrial parks as bilateral ties deepen

The US may soon see Taiwan-style industrial parks, according to officials and industry representatives who recently visited the country to attend a trade summit. The development could...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Acter reports record first-quarter results as AI-driven orders push backlog past NT$50 billion

Acter Group reported record first-quarter 2026 results as sustained demand from semiconductor, AI data center, and high-tech electronics customers drove factory buildouts and expansions,...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Taiwan telecoms post strong April on 5G migration and enterprise ICT momentum

Taiwan's major telecom operators delivered robust April results, supported by continued 5G migration, seasonal smartphone demand around Mother's Day, and sustained contributions from...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

TsangYow's Malaysia plant to start up in 2026

At the recently concluded SEMICON SEA, the scale of industry interest in Southeast Asia was clear. Alongside the growing presence of Chinese exhibitors and the expanding ranks of Singapore...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Taiwan machinery exports rise for 15th month on AI and semiconductor demand

Taiwan's machinery exports expanded for the 15th consecutive month in April 2026, as sustained demand for AI infrastructure and semiconductors lifted shipments of electronic equipment...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Chinese battery firms gain market share as North American EV slowdown hits Korean Rivals

Global electric-vehicle battery demand continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026, even as growth in several major automotive markets slowed, underscoring the industry's shifting...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

AI server tracker: GUC surges ahead as Faraday and Alchip face slower 2026 start

Taiwan's ASIC and design services sector is showing sharply diverging fortunes in 2026, with new monthly revenue data highlighting strong...

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Foxconn breach underscores rising cybersecurity threats facing Apple suppliers

Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known as Foxconn, said some of its facilities in North America were hit by a cyberattack, according to a corporate filing released on Monday.

Wednesday 13 May 2026

TSMC adds four executives in latest reshuffle as US investment and succession push accelerate

TSMC's board of directors approved a US$31.3 billion capital budget on May 12 for advanced-process capacity buildout, factory construction, and fab infrastructure — and separately...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

BTL Group ramps AI server testing as orders extend through September

BTL Group, a Taiwan-based electronic testing lab, said AI server demand drove around-the-clock testing in April 2026, pushing monthly revenue to its second-highest level and lifting...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

From substrates to servers, Taiwan industry gains from the AI infrastructure surge

April results across Taiwan's electronics hardware supply chain underscored how deeply artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping demand patterns — from advanced materials...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Samsung labor dispute rattles global supply chain

Samsung Electronics' escalating labor dispute has sparked global supply-chain concerns, with Apple and HP said to be warning they could exit the company's ecosystem. Suppliers, industry...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Taiwan AI server sales show gains spreading beyond TSMC

Taiwan's AI server supply chain delivered another month of strong April sales, with growth extending from TSMC's chipmaking base to...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Taiwan thermal firms ride AI server boom, AVC and Auras lead 2026 surge

Taiwan's thermal management sector continued to diverge sharply in early 2026, with AI server demand increasingly separating high-growth...

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