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Wednesday 1 April 2026

Taiwan scientists rethink lithium-ion batteries, eye high-power EV applications

In a breakthrough that could redefine electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, a research team led by Professor Yu-Sheng Su at the International...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Hiwin and other manufacturers bring high-load robotics hardware to Computex 2026

As global interest in robotics surges, Taiwan's technology trade shows are increasingly spotlighting the field. Beyond its longstanding...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Taipei begins preparations for 2029 ITS World Congress with focus on AI traffic and smart city governance

Taipei has officially secured hosting rights for the 2029 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress, with ITS Taiwan officially opening on March 30 its project management...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Samsung and Xiaomi bring new phones to Taiwan with AI features and hardware upgrades

Smartphone makers continue to roll out new models, as Xiaomi announced on March 31, 2026, that it will launch the POCO X8 Pro and POCO M8 5G series in Taiwan. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Cyberbiz advances AI productization and Asia-Pacific logistics

E-commerce solution provider Cyberbiz is focusing on AI productization, cross-border commerce, and smart warehousing in 2026, aiming to capture growth from brand vendors' overseas...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Top 10 Chart: Taiwan's chip toolmakers re-rated as AI bottlenecks trump scale

The first quarter of 2026 has marked a decisive shift in how Taiwan's semiconductor equipment sector is valued. While February's accumulated revenue rankings continue to reflect the...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

CEA-Leti bets on Taiwan fabs to turn Europe’s chip research into reality

Europe is tightening its semiconductor research links with Taiwan's manufacturing engine, with French research institute CEA-Leti positioning itself as a primary gateway between the...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Apple's OLED push sets off supplier race as LG Display tightens grip

Apple's long-term push into OLED displays is beginning to reshape the competitive landscape for panel makers, opening new fronts even as it consolidates others.

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Machine tool makers eye 2026 recovery, mull price hikes amid war-driven cost pressures

After several years of decline, the machine tool industry is turning cautiously optimistic for 2026. However, geopolitical risks—particularly the US-Iran conflict—have...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Elite Material plans multi-country expansion to reach 9.45 million CCL sheets monthly capacity by 2027

Elite Material (EMC), a leading Taiwanese copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer, announced the completion of capacity expansions at its Huangshi and Zhongshan plants in China and...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Geely overhauls European R&D to accelerate car launches

Geely, the world's eighth-largest carmaker, is restructuring its European research and development operations to narrow the lag between domestic launches in China and international...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Top 10 chart: Taiwan's AI winners diverge as market corrects ahead of lagging revenue data

By late March, Taiwan's equity market is offering a more nuanced read of the AI infrastructure boom. While accumulated revenue and year-over-year...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Taiwan's auto industry goes digital as chips eclipse carmaking

Taiwan's automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting away from traditional mechanical assembly toward what analysts describe as a semiconductor- and ICT-driven...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

South Korea invests US$166 million in chip startup Rebellions

South Korea has approved a KRW250 billion (approx. US$166 million) investment in local artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup Rebellions,...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Huawei poaches top scientist as Germany's tenure rules drive talent away

Huawei has recruited a leading scientist from a German research institute, raising concerns among the German government and academic circles. According to Nikkei Asia, Martin...

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