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Wednesday 15 April 2026

Taiwan's smart building industry sets sights on 2026 as a pivotal growth year

Taiwan has long been recognized as a global hardware powerhouse, but its building technology sector is now staking a claim in the smarter, software-driven frontier of urban infrastructure...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Taiwan, Japan team up on advanced materials to power next-gen chips and clean energy

Japan dominates the global market for semiconductor equipment and materials — a strategic chokepoint that its neighbors and partners have long sought to learn from, not just...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Taiwan cooling suppliers post record March revenue as AI demand lifts liquid cooling

Taiwan's leading thermal solution providers reported record revenue in March 2026, as AI-driven demand extended into general-purpose servers...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Netherlands approves Tesla FSD, marking a key AI regulatory milestone in Europe

According to multiple reports, the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) has officially approved Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) software for use on public roads. This marks the first...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Taiwan races to shore up energy security as US shutters Strait of Hormuz

Following the US decision to block Iranian ports after failed negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan, tensions in the Middle East have escalated. Taiwan's Ministry...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Morrison targets AI phone sensor upgrades, expands into 3 emerging markets

Morrison expects AI smartphone penetration to exceed 60% within five years, driving continuous upgrades in optical sensor specifications. Despite short-term headwinds from memory supply-demand...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Europe's sovereign AI ambitions open doors for Korean NPU startup

South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) chip startups FuriosaAI and Rebellion are accelerating their expansion into Europe, aiming to capitalize on growing demand for sovereign AI...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung begins P4 equipment orders as 1c DRAM investment enters execution

Samsung Electronics has begun procuring semiconductor equipment for its P4 facility in Pyeongtaek, marking the transition of its planned...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly to expand AI packaging with MLCC embedded substrate line in Vietnam

As AI chips demand higher performance and denser integration, advanced packaging and substrate technologies have become critical in the semiconductor race. Samsung Electro-Mechanics...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Taiwan's auto suppliers pivot to AI and system integration in EV transition, says DIGITIMES Research

The annual "360°MOBILITY Mega Shows," a major gathering for the auto parts and mobility industry, opens on the 14th, drawing heightened...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung 2nm yields reportedly remain below mass production threshold

Samsung Electronics is nearing a technical milestone for its 2nm process, but yields are reportedly still below the level required for...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Glass substrates move toward mass production as Intel, Samsung Electro-Mechanics step up efforts

Glass substrates are entering a critical pre-mass production phase as demand for high-performance AI chips accelerates. As AI workloads require larger chip sizes and higher bandwidth,...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Winmate shifts to AI platform with defense and edge computing as dual engines

Winmate's focus on edge AI and defense markets could reshape its global footprint, promising higher-margin sales and expanded production in Europe, the US, Japan, and Thailand. Customers...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Silicon Motion breaks ground on Taipei HQ, targets 2030 opening to anchor dual-site operations

Silicon Motion Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 13 for its new corporate headquarters in Taipei, marking a key step toward expanding its operational footprint. The...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

March 2026 revenue for ODM/EMS surged on back of AI server demand

Taiwan's ODM and EMS sectors saw a surge in revenue in March 2026, driven primarily by strong AI server demand alongside seasonal quarter-end restocking. Notably, growth extended beyond...

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