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Monday 15 December 2025
A homegrown electric truck shows Taiwan’s bet on localized EV supply chains

To help the automotive industry navigate emerging trends, DIGITIMES hosted the "AI x EV: Dual-Track Innovation in Mobility" forum on December...

Monday 15 December 2025
Taiwan launches national cloud computing center to power sovereign AI under new major AI initiative
Driven by the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), competition across computing power, data, and applications is intensifying, prompting countries to adjust their technology...
Monday 15 December 2025
South Korea's nuclear fusion ambitions face regulatory roadblock
As South Korea accelerates its push to advance nuclear fusion research and move toward commercialization, experts are warning that the country's existing regulatory framework—largely...
Monday 15 December 2025
Taiwan forms computing alliance to advance sovereign AI applications
Taiwan officially launched a new government-funded cloud computing center on December 12, 2025, marking a major step in boosting domestic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities...
Monday 15 December 2025
Unitech aims for 20% revenue from SE Asia LEO orders in 2026
Automotive PCB manufacturer Unitech Printed Circuit Board Corp. is expanding into the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market. However, its Thailand plant did not meet customer demand...
Monday 15 December 2025
SK Hynix taps ASMPT for HBM4 TC bonders amid Hanmi-Hanwha patent clash

SK Hynix has reportedly placed a new order for thermal compression (TC) bonders with Singapore-based ASMPT as it accelerates preparations...

Monday 15 December 2025
SK Hynix leads Samsung by 3-4 months, begins supplying paid HBM4 samples
Latest media reports state that SK Hynix has completed the final verification phase for customer samples of its 12-layer sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) prior to mass...
Monday 15 December 2025
TASC partners with Itochu Taiwan to deepen compound semiconductor and smart medical ventures
Taiwan-Asia Semiconductor Corporation (TASC) is advancing its layout in compound semiconductors and non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology through the signing of a memorandum...
Monday 15 December 2025
Samsung courts AMD for 2nm chips as foundry recovery hinges on new orders
Samsung Electronics is reportedly in talks with Advanced Micro Devices about producing next-generation chips using its second-generation 2nm process, as the South Korean technology...
Monday 15 December 2025
Foxconn's US$500M Kaohsiung bet on EVs and software

Foxconn plans to invest NT$15.9 billion (approx. US$510 million) to build a flagship headquarters in southern Taiwan, deepening its footprint...

Monday 15 December 2025
South Korea mandates 5G standalone conversion in spectrum renewals, bucking cautious global rollout
South Korea has decided to make full 5G standalone (SA) deployment mandatory for mobile operators as a condition for renewing expiring 3G and LTE spectrum licenses, marking one of...
Monday 15 December 2025
CPC and Linde LienHwa launch Taiwan's first hydrogen stations
On December 11, 2025, Taiwan officially inaugurated its first hydrogen refueling infrastructure with the simultaneous opening of CPC Corporation's Nanzi station in Kaohsiung and Linde...
Monday 15 December 2025
Taiwan's MTI advances in O-RAN and satellite markets with US funding and new deployments
Taiwan-based networking equipment maker Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) is poised to enter 2026 with renewed momentum, forecasting a rebound across its two core business lines:...
Monday 15 December 2025
TSMC, Broadcom AI outlook signals strong growth for Samsung, SK Hynix in 2026
Analysts believe that the performance outlook for 2026 from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Broadcom offers a glimpse into the expected performance of South...
Monday 15 December 2025
Weekly news roundup: TSMC pauses Japan fab plans, Tesla Powerwall demand rises in Taiwan, Huawei flags AI oversupply risks
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of December 8 to December 14, 2025.