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Wednesday 24 December 2025

Malaysia's semiconductor packaging and testing industry gains momentum with Taiwanese investments

Malaysia's semiconductor packaging and testing sector is experiencing rapid growth driven by Taiwanese and other foreign investments, according to PwC Taiwan. The firm highlights...

Wednesday 24 December 2025

From Executive Leadership to Doctoral Impact : HEC Liege Executive DBA

The recent Belgium-Taiwan Technology Night held in Taiwan highlighted the synergy between Belgian innovation and Taiwan's manufacturing strength. Building resilient...

Wednesday 24 December 2025

Samsung's 'Wide Fold' sets up a 4:3 foldable showdown with Apple in 2026

Samsung Electronics is preparing to escalate the foldable smartphone race. Industry sources say the company plans to launch a new foldable handset, internally dubbed "Wide Fold,"...

Wednesday 24 December 2025

Taiwan advances 'dream memory' R&D beyond DRAM for AI era

Once a low-cost commodity underpinning global computing, dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) has become a strategic chokepoint as AI-driven demand reshapes supply chains. With prices...

Wednesday 24 December 2025

CHIPX eyes Malaysia for 8-inch GaN-on-SiC wafer fab

Dublin-based semiconductor startup CHIPX plans to build an 8-inch gallium nitride on silicon carbide wafer fabrication plant in Malaysia...

Wednesday 24 December 2025

EVs and chips convergence: Taiwan's auto industry shifts south

Beyond the traditional auto-related businesses that have long been rooted in southern Taiwan, a broader shift has taken shape in recent years. From manufacturing to retail, industry...

Tuesday 23 December 2025

Korean startups spotlight next-gen digital content technologies in global push backed by government

Backed by South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), a new cohort of Korean startups are accelerating their push into global...

Tuesday 23 December 2025

Japan's H3 rocket launch fails, delaying GPS independence

Japan's flagship heavy-lift rocket, the H3, suffered another setback on Sunday after its eighth flight failed, dealing a blow to the...

Tuesday 23 December 2025

OVO sees 350% sales surge in karaoke projectors, eyes education and AI expansion

Streaming device brand Ovomedia Creative (OVO) has announced its new product lineup for the year**,** as well as a new partnership with one of Taiwan's leading parenting brands, marking...

Tuesday 23 December 2025

BP subsidiary Castrol targets Taiwan's AI cooling and power infrastructure

British Petroleum (BP) subsidiary Castrol announced plans to apply its expertise in fluid science and thermal management toward advancing liquid cooling and power solutions for Taiwan's...

Tuesday 23 December 2025

Taiwan's top telcos trio boost 5G penetration with new incentives

Taiwan's leading telecom operators are entering the second phase of 5G deployment, as the focus turns toward improved network experiences to drive user adoption.

Tuesday 23 December 2025

EdgeCortix accelerates low-power chip launch to take on Nvidia

Tokyo-based startup EdgeCortix plans to deliver samples of its next-generation Sakura-X artificial intelligence (AI) processor by the end of 2026,...

Tuesday 23 December 2025

Taiwan automation specialist boosts Malaysia production to serve regional markets

Taiwan's major automation equipment controller maker Syntec Technology has begun construction of its second-phase factory in Malaysia, representing a strategic investment of over...

Tuesday 23 December 2025

South Korea launches dual K-NPU, GPU strategy in AI top three bid

The South Korean government will pursue a dual-track strategy to become one of the world's top three AI powers, advancing both upgrades to domestically produced neural processing...

Tuesday 23 December 2025

Foxconn brings China factory city playbook to India with massive iPhone expansion

Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, better known as Foxconn, is rapidly expanding its manufacturing footprint in India, hiring tens of thousands of workers at a new iPhone plant...

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