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Wednesday 1 April 2026
Analysis: In Japan's EV race, aggression costs Honda while Nissan learns to adapt

A year ago, the Japanese automotive world watched Honda, the financially robust "second brother," attempt to assert dominance over its...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Infineon's power semiconductor content per kW to hit US$150 as 800V systems mature
Infineon held its "We Power AI" event in Taipei this week, marking the second consecutive year the company has hosted a large-scale forum in Taiwan focused on power-related technologies...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Geopolitical jitters shake markets as AI shores up Taiwan's economic future
As the US-Iran conflict continues, external concerns over its economic impact have intensified, and capital markets have recently experienced significant volatility. Chinese National...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Foxconn advances AI supply chain localization, splitting work between US and Mexico
Foxconn's March 2026 capital campaign in North America signals a shift toward regionalized AI supply chains, promising shorter lead times, lower geopolitical risk, and improved delivery...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Taiwan scientists rethink lithium-ion batteries, eye high-power EV applications

In a breakthrough that could redefine electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, a research team led by Professor Yu-Sheng Su at the International...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Hiwin and other manufacturers bring high-load robotics hardware to Computex 2026

As global interest in robotics surges, Taiwan's technology trade shows are increasingly spotlighting the field. Beyond its longstanding...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Taipei begins preparations for 2029 ITS World Congress with focus on AI traffic and smart city governance
Taipei has officially secured hosting rights for the 2029 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress, with ITS Taiwan officially opening on March 30 its project management...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Samsung and Xiaomi bring new phones to Taiwan with AI features and hardware upgrades
Smartphone makers continue to roll out new models, as Xiaomi announced on March 31, 2026, that it will launch the POCO X8 Pro and POCO M8 5G series in Taiwan. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Cyberbiz advances AI productization and Asia-Pacific logistics
E-commerce solution provider Cyberbiz is focusing on AI productization, cross-border commerce, and smart warehousing in 2026, aiming to capture growth from brand vendors' overseas...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Top 10 Chart: Taiwan's chip toolmakers re-rated as AI bottlenecks trump scale
The first quarter of 2026 has marked a decisive shift in how Taiwan's semiconductor equipment sector is valued. While February's accumulated revenue rankings continue to reflect the...
Tuesday 31 March 2026
CEA-Leti bets on Taiwan fabs to turn Europe’s chip research into reality
Europe is tightening its semiconductor research links with Taiwan's manufacturing engine, with French research institute CEA-Leti positioning itself as a primary gateway between the...
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Apple's OLED push sets off supplier race as LG Display tightens grip
Apple's long-term push into OLED displays is beginning to reshape the competitive landscape for panel makers, opening new fronts even as it consolidates others.
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Machine tool makers eye 2026 recovery, mull price hikes amid war-driven cost pressures
After several years of decline, the machine tool industry is turning cautiously optimistic for 2026. However, geopolitical risks—particularly the US-Iran conflict—have...
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Elite Material plans multi-country expansion to reach 9.45 million CCL sheets monthly capacity by 2027
Elite Material (EMC), a leading Taiwanese copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer, announced the completion of capacity expansions at its Huangshi and Zhongshan plants in China and...
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Geely overhauls European R&D to accelerate car launches
Geely, the world's eighth-largest carmaker, is restructuring its European research and development operations to narrow the lag between domestic launches in China and international...