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Friday 14 November 2025

Taiwan raises foreign worker hiring standards to protect local labor conditions

As the global AI surge continues to benefit TSMC and other semiconductor supply chain players, Taiwan's government is tightening the criteria for employing foreign migrant workers...

Friday 14 November 2025

Qisda slows acquisition drive, shifts focus to local drone supply chain

Qisda is easing the pace of acquisitions that built its sprawling corporate group. Chairman Peter Chen said the company is now concentrating on strengthening post-merger integration...

Friday 14 November 2025

Nvidia AI servers drive strong electronics demand, breaking seasonal downturn in 2026

With demand for AI servers accelerating, Taiwan's electronics supply chain is preparing for an unusually strong fourth quarter in 2025...

Friday 14 November 2025

Pegatron chairman urges Taiwan to adopt AI beyond manufacturing

Pegatron chairman TH Tung attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 IT Month and EdTech Taiwan Exhibition in his capacity as honorary chairman of the Taipei Computer Association on...

Friday 14 November 2025

DotDot Global's AI Store Manager boosts restaurant efficiency and tackles labor shortages

As Taiwan faces demographic challenges from a declining birthrate, the food and beverage (F&B) industry is struggling with severe labor shortages. While digital...

Friday 14 November 2025

Reshaping the future of construction, Shipeng Technology leads a smart building revolution with AWS

The rise of generative AI is accelerating digital transformation across traditional industries, and the construction sector is no exception. In an industry long dependent...

Friday 14 November 2025

Research insight: SoftBank's US$5.4B ABB deal highlights Europe's industrial robotics pullback

SoftBank Group's agreement to acquire the robotics division of Switzerland's ABB for approximately US$5.4 billion is a significant strategic move. The deal highlights Japan's increasing...

Thursday 13 November 2025

Samsung aims to make foundry unit profitable by 2027, banking on Tesla orders and US fab ramp-up

Samsung Electronics is targeting 2027 to turn its foundry business profitable, driven by expected orders from major clients such as Tesla and the full-scale operation of its new Texas...

Thursday 13 November 2025

Taiwan's materials suppliers ride AI and semiconductor boom into record revenue

Taiwan's major materials distributors — Niching Industrial, Wah Lee Industrial, Topco Scientific (TSC), and Chang Wah Electromaterials...

Thursday 13 November 2025

Wistron sees rising margins as AI server demand surges

Wistron expects its robust 2025 momentum to continue into the first quarter of 2026, fueled by sustained, strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers.

Thursday 13 November 2025

Apex Material Technology reports 3Q25 revenue and profit gains on medical and industrial demand

Apex Material Technology, a manufacturer specializing in touch panels and optical lamination services, reported revenue and profit growth in the third quarter of 2025, driven by rising...

Thursday 13 November 2025

WPG restructures to accelerate global expansion and lead in logistics

WPG Holdings has unveiled a comprehensive group restructuring plan that will consolidate its four subsidiaries—World Peace Industrial (WPI), Silicon Application Corporation...

Thursday 13 November 2025

Taiwan revises merger law to boost industrial holding companies

Following the success of ASE and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) in forming a joint holding company, Taiwan's government is now expanding incentives to encourage more listed...

Thursday 13 November 2025

Bellwether rides AI server wave to cement high-end connector dominance

As AI servers and high-performance computing (HPC) drive a wave of high-current and high-speed transmission demand, Taiwan-based electronic connector maker Bellwether Electronic Corp...

Thursday 13 November 2025

Google, AMD, Nvidia reveal AI development roadmaps from cloud to physical world

In light of AI bubble concerns, Google, AMD, and Nvidia came together to share insights on generative AI expansion and development strategies. All three companies are confident in...

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