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Wednesday 4 February 2026

Nvidia expands validation and testing, silicon photonics could be GTC 2026 focus

Taiwan's supply chain has reaped the benefits of Nvidia's AI leadership. In Taiwan, it received NT$6.7 billion (US$211.9 million) in subsidies in 2023 under the Taiwan AI Innovation...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Samsung SDI posts heavy loss in 2025, pins recovery hopes on energy storage

Samsung SDI, one of South Korea's three major battery makers, posted a steep operating loss in 2025 as the global market for electric vehicle batteries slumped. The company reported...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Samsung to tear down birthplace of its chip business at Giheung campus for new R&D center

Samsung Electronics is dismantling a key building at its Giheung campus as part of plans to construct a large-scale advanced research...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Samsung Electro-Mechanics poised to enter Nvidia NVSwitch substrate supply chain

Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has secured its first supply role with Nvidia, the world's leading GPU manufacturer, to provide high-end...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Taiwan-US sign Pax Silica Declaration to boost trusted AI and advanced robotics

The sixth US-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) recently concluded with the signing of a joint statement on the Pax Silica Declaration and US-Taiwan Cooperation...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Taiwan's paper-counting academic culture is being challenged—here's why

Taiwan has long measured academic success through publication volume, a metric that has driven intense competition with China in research output. But National Science and Technology...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

South Korea tops China, Taiwan in Micro LED, but supply chain dependence looms

South Korean panel makers are about one to two years ahead of competitors in China and Taiwan in Micro LED driving and assembly technologies, according to analysts. However, the country...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

South Korean startup Mippia tackles music copyright and plagiarism risks in AI

As generative AI enters the creative process and music material becomes easier to use, the music industry faces escalating copyright and plagiarism challenges. South Korean startup...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Nvidia CEO to attend Dassault Systèmes and Cisco summits

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to maintain a busy schedule following his recent Taiwan visit, with upcoming keynote appearances at Dassault Systèmes' "3DEXPERIENCE World 2026"...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Salesforce highlights three AI trends shaping agentic enterprises

Salesforce has released its outlook on artificial intelligence (AI) trends for 2026, describing the year as a turning point for the emergence of what it calls the "agentic enterprise."...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Japan's TDK leans on premium batteries while rare earth supply risks deepen

Despite delivering solid earnings, Japan's TDK Corporation warned that China's tighter rare earth export controls are heightening supply chain risks, placing growing procurement pressure...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

US Judge dismisses Samsung FRAND lawsuit, strengthening ZTE's global hold

The ZTE Corporation has scored a major win in its global patent dispute with Samsung Electronics after a US federal judge dismissed Samsung's FRAND contract and antitrust lawsuit,...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Commentary: Why lower tariffs on US cars won't necessarily mean lower prices in Taiwan

Lunar New Year 2026 is approaching. So is the outcome of tariff negotiations between Taiwan and the United States. Few issues are being watched more closely than the potential opening...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA) Announces Leadership Election Results

The Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA) recently announced the results of its latest leadership election, conducted in full accordance with the AFA Bylaws unanimously adopted...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Germany pivots to Korean chipmakers as Intel retreats

German state governments are stepping up efforts to secure new semiconductor partners in South Korea after Intel shelved plans to build...

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