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Thursday 8 January 2026
Taiwan outlines strategy to bolster semiconductor and AI industries in 2026
The Taiwanese Executive Yuan's 2026 Science and Technology Advisory Meeting concluded with Taiwan's top technology firms represented by new leaders, including TSMC's Cliff Hou and...
Thursday 8 January 2026
CES 2026: Power shift on display as TCL takes center stage while Samsung steps back
CES 2026 opened on January 6 (Pacific Time), offering not only a snapshot of technology trends but also a clear signal of shifting industry power. Ahead of the show, industry watchers...
Thursday 8 January 2026
Planet Technology reports record revenue in 2025 despite currency challenges
Networking firm Planet Technology announced consolidated revenue of NT$171.35 million (US$5.44 million) for December 2025, culminating in a full-year revenue of NT$1,884.29 million,...
Thursday 8 January 2026
Qisda-backed TSA ramps up pet health alongside human care amid 'fur baby' boom
Taiwan's Qisda Group is accelerating its push into healthcare by backing emerging health brand TSA International, which is preparing to enter the capital markets while scaling a dual-engine...
Thursday 8 January 2026
PentaPro Materials enters TSMC supply chain with NT$3 billion Taiwan expansion
PentaPro Materials Inc., a Taiwanese supplier of semiconductor process chemicals, has joined the supply chain of TSMC and plans to invest NT$3 billion (US$95 million) in a second...
Thursday 8 January 2026
CES 2026: Taiwan researchers showcase neuromorphic chip breakthroughs
To overcome AI's limits, a bridge must be built between computer science and biology, according to Kea-Tiong Tang, a professor from Taiwan's National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) and...
Thursday 8 January 2026
Why TSMC is giving mature fabs billion-dollar makeovers
TSMC is undertaking significant upgrades at its existing 8-inch and 12-inch fabrication facilities that process chips at 90nm and above, while accelerating expansion for cutting-edge...
Thursday 8 January 2026
China launches fresh anti-dumping probe against Japanese dichlorosilane, following dual-use export curbs

China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Japanese dichlorosilane imports, marking...

Thursday 8 January 2026
AI server exports boost Taiwan air cargo market
To widen its lead over China, US President Donald Trump is actively promoting AI and high-tech infrastructure development. According to Taiwanese air freight operators, strong demand...
Thursday 8 January 2026
Huawei's Ascend 950 tests South Korea's AI market
Huawei has signalled a renewed push into South Korea's AI infrastructure market, outlining plans to introduce its next-generation AI processor — widely expected to be the Ascend...
Thursday 8 January 2026
Transcom's 2026 rebound: Taiwan Dome drives counter-drone demand
Transcom is targeting a return to growth in 2026 as defense procurement picks up and demand rises for counter-drone systems and air-defense infrastructure, following a steep revenue...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: pushing AI to the edge
At CES 2026, Nvidia and AMD placed physical AI and on-device intelligence at the core of their keynote speeches. Taiwan's technology ecosystem is set to play an important role in...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Naver doubles Google's search market share in South Korea in 2025
South Korea's leading internet company, Naver, secured a dominant position in the search engine market in 2025, capturing 62.86% of the South Korean market share, more than twice...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
TSMC's secret behind countering quake risks
TSMC sustained minor losses from the December 27, 2025, earthquake near Yilan, thanks to comprehensive seismic management implemented after the 1999 earthquake. These measures safeguarded...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Beijing's dual-use controls test Japan's economic security strategy
China has moved to tighten export controls on dual-use products to Japan. This step could have wide-ranging implications for supply chains spanning advanced materials, electronics,...