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Wednesday 8 October 2025
FuriosaAI rejects Meta, pushes forward with energy-efficient AI chips
On October 2, Meta announced the acquisition of US-based IC design company Rivos, which develops high-performance computing chips and solutions based on the RISC-V architecture. Interestingly,...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Meta announces new submarine cable plan to boost Asia-Pacific connectivity
Social media leader Meta has unveiled a new submarine cable project, Candle, set for completion in 2028. The cable will create a robust communications network linking Taiwan, Japan,...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Vibe coding sparks debate over AI-driven programming risks and expertise in Taiwan
Since 2025, the term "vibe coding" has gained traction as a conversational AI-driven programming method, allowing developers to generate code through dialogue with large language...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
NTT to launch next-gen IOWN optical network infrastructure in 2026
The launch for the next-generation optical communication infrastructure, IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network), led by Japanese telecom group NTT, is scheduled for 2026....
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Dragonfly UAS joins Qisda in drone push
To accelerate its expansion in the drone market, Qisda has recently incorporated two drone companies, one of which is Dragonfly UAS. Apart from being a distributor in Taiwan for American...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
CATL extends global lead as Korean battery utilization drops to 50%

South Korea's once-dominant battery manufacturers are losing their footing in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, as Chinese...

Tuesday 7 October 2025
iPhone upgrade surge may boost Taiwan's phone recycling volume to 100,000 units in 2025
Taiwan's used phone market is showing signs of warming up. The growth is driven in part by a wave of device upgrades following the launch of Apple's iPhone 17 lineup. It has been...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Taiwan-US attack drones partnership eyes mass production by 2026
The Russia-Ukraine war has fundamentally reshaped modern warfare, and recent Pentagon concerns about missile stockpiles have underscored a strategic shift. Future conflicts are expected...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
AbonMax's tactical drone to ship first batch in November despite test setback
Alongside official collaborations between Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and leading Western defense contractors, private companies such...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Japan to expand export controls on dual-use technologies from October 9
Japan will expand export controls to cover general-purpose machine tools, integrated circuits, drones, radar, navigation, and testing equipment, requiring companies to verify potential...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Taiwan's silicon shield under siege as US accelerates chip onshoring
A US proposal to evenly split advanced semiconductor production between Taiwan and the United States has sparked deep concern in the industry and triggered a political debate in Taipei,...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
TSMC, Samsung components still found in Huawei's Ascend 910C
Semiconductor intelligence firm TechInsights has concluded, following a teardown of Huawei Technologies' Ascend 910C chip, that some of the components still come from Taiwan Semiconductor...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Samsung expands B2B footprint with major Toyota smart signage deal
As demand slows in consumer electronics, Samsung Electronics is accelerating its expansion into the B2B digital signage market. The company has secured a large-scale order from Toyota...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Commentary: Leadership shakeup at HP challenges Taiwan's PC supply chain to adapt
Global PC giant Hewlett-Packard (HP), the world's second-largest PC brand, is undergoing a major leadership upheaval that has sent ripples through its extensive Taiwan supply chain...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
US pickups face roadblocks in Europe as vehicle standard reciprocity proves elusive
Recent US-EU tariff negotiations promised to dismantle trade barriers and establish mutual recognition of automotive standards. The US has already cut EU car import tariffs from 27.5%...