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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...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Taiwan AI testing boom lifts KYEC, MPI, and WinWay to record 2026 revenue

Taiwan's semiconductor testing and probe card supply chain maintained solid momentum entering 2026, driven by continued AI accelerator, high-performance computing (HPC), and advanced...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Taipower new president focuses on AI power demand, grid resilience

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) is entering a new wave of generation system installations at its Tunghsiao, Talin, and Hsinta Phase II plants. New president Kuo Tien-Ho, who took office...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Altos targets South Korean AI server market with software edge

Altos Computing, Acer's AI server subsidiary, is targeting South Korea's relatively mature demand for high-end computing with flagship systems based on Nvidia Blackwell architecture...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Taiwan EV charging rollout slows as grid and soil issues delay new sites

Rising international oil prices driven by conflict in the Middle East could further support electric vehicle sales in 2026 and boost demand for charging stations, according to charging...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Intel's revival secret: Suppliers with TSMC's stamp of approval

With TSMC capacity under mounting supply-demand pressure, Intel — once written off by many as a company fighting for survival — is staging a credible comeback.

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Commentary: SEA semiconductor industry pivots towards AI as a strategic hub

SEMICON SEA 2026 drew heavy crowds, underscoring Southeast Asia's emergence as an indispensable "strategic hub" in the global AI compute supply chain. The region's semiconductor players...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Research insight: Taiwan's auto tech pushes beyond components into autonomous systems

A DIGITIMES Research observation at the 2026 Taipei International Auto Electronics Show found that Taiwan's automotive electronics industry is steadily shifting from supplying individual...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

GaN patent fight between China and Europe extends beyond courtroom

As the global patent battle over gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors intensifies, a recent ruling by the US International Trade Commission...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Japan's diamond chip startups move toward production as factory and samples advance

Japan's diamond semiconductor sector is moving closer to practical use, as university-backed startups advance factory construction,...

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Taiwan's cybersecurity market shifts toward managed services as ransomware pressure mounts

For many Taiwanese businesses, cybersecurity still means buying a router and moving on. That gap between perception and exposure has become expensive — and increasingly hard...

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