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Wednesday 27 May 2026

Sino-American Silicon taps AI to tackle Taiwan's green power crunch

Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) is turning to AI-based power management as Taiwan's green-power shortage persists, and electricity demand from advanced chipmaking and AI data...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

TAITRA says Computex participating firms exceed US$10 trillion in market value

Computex 2026 is set to officially open in Taipei, and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Chairman James C.F. Huang has stated that the combined market capitalization...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Facing Chinese rivals, Hyundai accelerates robotaxi plans and cost cuts

As Chinese automakers intensify a global price war, South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group is responding on two fronts at once: accelerating its push into autonomous mobility while pressing...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Jensen Huang: Taiwan is center of AI revolution, with US$150 billion in capex powering local ecosystem

Nvidia held an "employee town hall" on the morning of May 27 at the T17 and T18 sites in Beitou-Shilin Technology Park (BSTP), where CEO Jensen Huang met staff, gave away Dom Pérignon,...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Exclusive: Kian Shen rides Taiwan's electric bus expansion with record backlog

Taiwanese automotive components maker Kian Shen Industry says it is experiencing a surge in demand driven by a wave of electric bus replacements...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Samsung wage deal pushed through by chip workers, widening bonus divide

Samsung Electronics' tentative 2026 wage agreement has cleared a union vote with 73.7% approval, moving a months-long labor dispute closer to settlement while exposing a deeper divide...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Nvidia CEO says Taiwan needs more electricity, ministry confirms 5.2 GW of gas capacity to be added

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who is visiting Taiwan for two weeks, stated that the island's manufacturing sector is developing rapidly and needs more electricity.

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Hiwin opens Italy HQ, bridging Europe to global markets

Taiwanese machinery component maker Hiwin has officially opened its new headquarters in Agrate Brianza for its Italian subsidiary, saying the site will serve as a key hub connecting...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Taiwan robotics supply chain posts strong 1Q26 gains on AI demand upcycle

Accelerating the adoption of smart manufacturing, AI-driven automation, and humanoid robot applications in 2026 is driving robust growth across Taiwan's robotics supply chain. Systems...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Broadcom and Taiwan's chipmakers ride ASIC wave

The world's largest chip designers are steadily growing more bullish on the future of cloud artificial intelligence (AI) chips known as ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits)...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

AI infrastructure spending lifts Taiwan electronics sector outlook

Cloud providers' large-scale investments in AI infrastructure have strengthened demand for Taiwan's electronics supply chain, boosting optimism among local manufacturers, according...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Motorola launches Razr fold in Taiwan as foldable market gains momentum

Motorola launched its Razr foldable in Taiwan on April 26, after first unveiling the device at MWC 2026 in Barcelona in March 2026, and introduced new accessories, including wireless...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Taiwan smartphone shipments fell nearly 4% in April as component costs push prices higher

Taiwan's smartphone shipments declined in April 2026 as the market entered its traditional slow season and rising component prices pressured handset pricing, industry participants...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Covestro highlights material solutions for AI data centers and embodied intelligence at COMPUTEX 2026

Covestro showcased a portfolio of engineering plastics and thermoplastic polyurethane materials at COMPUTEX 2026 aimed at supporting AI computing, embodied intelligence, and networking...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Taiwan optoelectronics materials maker Wah Hong targets high-end PCB and chip packaging demand

AI, low-carbon sustainability, smart cities, and advanced displays are set to drive the global optoelectronics industry in 2026, shifting...

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