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Saturday 24 January 2026

US-Taiwan tariff deal masks deeper semiconductor geopolitics

While the recent announcement that the US will lower tariffs on Taiwanese exports from 20% to 15% was welcomed by officials in Taipei as a diplomatic...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Taiwan drone alliance sets US FCC certification in sight

Taiwan's Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance has expanded to more than 260 member companies as it steps up efforts to capture overseas demand, with securing...

Saturday 24 January 2026

European automakers face US-China squeeze as South America emerges as key buffer

European car manufacturers are confronting a complex geopolitical and economic dilemma that threatens their global competitiveness. Increasing tariffs and unpredictable policies in...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Taiwanese optics industry poised to reshape automotive electronics amid autonomous driving boom

As the automotive sector pivots toward autonomous driving technologies, Taiwan's optics industry is rapidly evolving from a consumer electronics supplier into a critical player in...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Mercedes-Benz Taiwan poised for price adjustments following anticipated US tariff reductions amid trade talks

As Taiwan-US tariff negotiations near finalization, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan signals potential vehicle price reductions on US-made models, reflecting prospective customs duty cuts. The...

Friday 23 January 2026

Taiwan's tech industry pushes govt on green energy supply and costs

Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) convened its 19th committee meeting on January 21, 2026, bringing together senior executives from leading tech companies to...

Friday 23 January 2026

15% relief without reassurance: Taiwan's auto industry after the tariff talks

As the initial results of trade negotiations between Taiwan and the US emerged in early 2026, a long-standing cloud over Taiwan's industrial sector appeared, at least briefly, to lift...

Friday 23 January 2026

Taiwan electronics makers lay out strategy for a shifting global economy

The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) held its annual year-end banquet on the evening of January 21, 2026, as industry leaders and senior government...

Friday 23 January 2026

Taiwan reveals NT$1.25 trillion defense plan, targets 200,000-drone force

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has released select non-classified details of a special military procurement package totaling NT$1.25...

Friday 23 January 2026

Taiwan-US tariff agreement expected to boost machine tool industry's global growth and reshape market dynamics

Taiwan and the US have reached an agreement on a reciprocal 15% tariff for machine tools, eliminating stacked tariffs, a move anticipated to invigorate the sector in early 2026 after...

Friday 23 January 2026

Compal chair celebrates 50 years with Kinpo Group amid Taiwan's demographic concerns

At a year-end banquet on January 22, 2026, Kinpo Group president Rock Hsu paid tribute to Compal Electronics chairman Ray Chen, who is celebrating 50 years with the group ahead of...

Friday 23 January 2026

BOE production issues with iPhone OLED create opening for South Korean suppliers

China's major panel maker BOE continues to struggle with OLED production for Apple's iPhones, with the problem unresolved since late 2025. During this period, Samsung Display (SDC)...

Friday 23 January 2026

China and Vietnam remain key manufacturing hubs even as US tariffs reshape Taiwanese investment

Despite the impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwanese companies continue to view China and Vietnam as vital manufacturing and investment destinations due to their...

Friday 23 January 2026

E Ink Holdings advances electronic shelf labels amid global smart retail growth

Taiwan-based E Ink Holdings is scaling up production of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) as global retailers accelerate adoption. With deployments expanding across the US and Europe,...

Friday 23 January 2026

Tesla's BEV moat erodes as Europe's legacy depth meets China's digital speed

In 2025, Tesla's EV market share declined as Volkswagen's BEV sales surged in Europe, while Xiaomi aggressively expanded in China, challenging Tesla's position in that market. Tesla's...

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