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Thursday 12 February 2026

China claims five places in 2025 global OSAT top 10

The latest global ranking of the top 10 outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers points to a shift in competitive balance. In 2025, five Chinese companies entered...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Taiwan carriers post January gains, shift spending toward AI and cloud

Taiwan's largest telecom operators reported double-digit and mid-single-digit revenue growth in January 2026, driven by expanding ICT and non-mobile businesses alongside steady 5G...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Samsung weighs Europe chip expansion after Intel retreat opens German window

Samsung is reportedly evaluating a potential European semiconductor expansion alongside its South Korea and US manufacturing base, as the...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Analysis: Singapore rises as SEA hub as Taiwan, China firms shift strategy

As global supply chains shift from globalization toward regionalization and the "China plus one" strategy persists, Singapore's role in Southeast Asia has undergone a fundamental transformation...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Tesla expands charging network in Taiwan as policy questions persist

Tesla opened Taiwan's largest V4 Supercharger station on Tuesday, expanding its fast-charging network even as questions linger over potential...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Taiwan's renewable backup mandate fuels energy storage growth

Taiwan's government has mandated that renewable energy power sellers and generators must maintain "backup power capacity" to address the issue of intermittency and its impact on grid...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Taiwan's first homegrown satellite constellation returns high-resolution images

Taiwan's first domestically developed satellite constellation, Formosat-8, has begun returning detailed images of Earth, marking a milestone in the island's push to expand its presence...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Nvidia finalizes deal for first overseas HQ in Taipei; groundbreaking set for June 2026

Nvidia has officially finalized a deal to establish its first overseas headquarters in Taipei, marking a major milestone in Taiwan's evolution into...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Rapidus aims for 2nm ramp in FY2027 with fourfold capacity boost

Rapidus is expected to begin full-scale production in fiscal 2028. Mass production of 2nm-class chips is scheduled to commence in the second half of fiscal 2027, according to Kyoto...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Netherlands' China-hawk cabinet signals tighter grip on chip tech

Europe's technology security posture toward China is tightening. The Netherlands is emerging as an early indicator. A new Dutch cabinet dominated by China hawks signals tighter export...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Taiwan Premier Cho affirms commitment to advance energy infrastructure

Taiwan Premier Jung-tai Cho stressed the government's commitment to industry in his remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony on February 10 for the Advanced Semiconductor R&D Base...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

TSMC Japan expansion mirrors broader Taiwan tech retreat from China

C. C. Wei, chairman and chief executive of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, announced that the company's 3-nanometer manufacturing technology will be deployed in Japan,...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Inventory pressures ease for Taiwan's networking equipment makers

Inventory pressures across Taiwan's networking equipment supply chain are beginning to ease, offering early signs of a cyclical recovery. Several major manufacturers, including Accton...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Taiwan display supply chain earnings kick off, new businesses move to center stage

Taiwan's display supply chain earnings season is starting, led by AUO and Coretronic, followed by BenQ Materials, Radiant Opto-Electronics, and Daxin Materials. Intensifying competition...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

ASE focuses on Malaysia expansion, ADI plant acquisition expected to close in 2Q26

After US President Donald Trump took office, he vigorously promoted the reshoring of the chip manufacturing supply chain, prompting some Taiwanese companies to shift the focus of their...

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