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Wednesday 24 June 2026

SoftBank to build domestic AI server base as Japan pushes for sovereign compute

SoftBank, the telecom arm of SoftBank Group (SBG), is moving to localize a larger part of Japan's AI infrastructure stack, with plans to begin domestic AI server production in fiscal...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

AI supply chain boom fuels Taiwan's investment, exports as GDP growth tops 10% outlook

Taiwan's economy is expected to maintain strong momentum through the second half of 2026, supported by accelerating AI-related investment, resilient exports, and robust demand across...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Samsung, SK Hynix weigh new Korean chip belt as concerns mount for Yongin cluster

South Korea's government is in talks with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix over a potential new phase of large-scale semiconductor investments,...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Samsung eyes Galaxy Ultra for 2nm Exynos 2700

Samsung Electronics' System LSI division is pressing its mobile business to expand adoption of the in-house Exynos 2700 processor beyond...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

AI server demand drives Taiwan PCB output toward NT$256.1B in 2Q26

Strong demand for AI servers is driving higher shipments of advanced printed circuit board (PCB) products in Taiwan, but it is also tightening supply of key materials and resources,...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

MediaTek price hike signals broader cost pressure for Taiwan IC design houses

Reports of MediaTek price adjustments appear to confirm a broader pricing trend across Taiwan's IC design sector. Industry sources said many small and mid-sized chip suppliers have...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Bosch Taiwan hits record FY2025 revenue on AI demand

Bosch Taiwan posted another record in fiscal year 2025, with revenue reaching NT$43.3 billion (US$1.37 billion), up 18.6% year on year. Growth was driven by strategic portfolio expansion,...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Gogoro CEO says 2026 is the company's most critical year as Luna model targets a market turnaround

As Taiwan's first pure electric scooter brand, Gogoro has continued to attract market attention for both its technological innovation and its influence on industrial development and...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

DJI controls 62% of the handheld camera market, and its newest device pushes prices even higher

DJI and distributor Synnex Technology International unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4P in Taiwan as the company pushed into higher-end consumer imaging to meet rising demand for short-form...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Taiwan export orders hit record as AI server demand pushes 2026 toward US$1 trillion

Taiwan's export orders climbed sharply in May 2026, underscoring how artificial intelligence demand and overseas production are reshaping supply chains for readers worldwide. The Ministry...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Bridging potential: how AI training empowers international talents in Taiwan's semiconductor industry.

The integration of artificial intelligence into the semiconductor industry is no longer merely a competitive advantage - it has become a core driver of modern enginee...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

China's chip-equipment push starts to weigh on Japanese suppliers

China's push to build a domestic semiconductor equipment industry is beginning to cut into revenue at major Japanese toolmakers, with...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Samsung pushes memory supply deals as demand spreads beyond HBM

Samsung Electronics is putting long-term memory supply agreements higher on its second-half agenda as demand from data centers broadens...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Europe's quantum patents hit record growth, but startup funding loses steam

At VivaTech 2026 in Paris last week, Philippe Keryer, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Thales, identified Europe's core quantum...

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Spectrum Electrics opens Taoyuan plant to boost power equipment push and North America orders

Spectrum Electrics opened its Guanyin second plant in Taoyuan on June 23, marking a strategic shift toward power equipment and electromechanical operations as the firm pursues overseas...

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