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Thursday 20 November 2025
Taiwan vows to protect TSMC 2nm technology from possible leak
The appointment of former TSMC SVP of Corporate Strategy and Development Wei-Jen Lo to a senior position at Intel has raised concerns among legislators over potential trade secret...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Wistron, Pegatron back Health2Sync as it lists on Taiwan's Emerging Stock Board
Health2Sync, a digital therapeutics (DTx) platform specializing in diabetes care, announced on November 18 that it will officially list on the Taipei Exchange's Emerging Stock Board,...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Taiwan solar stalls amid regulatory blockade as Germany advances V2G grid resilience
Amid the global RE100 movement and intensifying net-zero transition, electricity has shifted from a basic utility to a strategic resource shaping national competitiveness and geopolitical...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Samsung's Austin chip plant surges to record 3Q25 profit, exceeding full-year 2024 earnings
Samsung Electronics posted a sharp rebound at its Austin semiconductor plant in the third quarter of 2025. The results signal renewed momentum for the company's US foundry operations...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Lite-On advances 800V HVDC architecture as AI factories enter the MW power era
As the global AI wave pushes computing infrastructure into the megawatt (MW) era, Taiwan's Lite-On Technology is moving quickly to meet the demands of next-generation AI factories...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Nvidia partners with Amkor, SPIL, and Menlo Micro to boost US IC backend capacity
Nvidia has announced key partnerships to expand its supply chain and manufacturing capacity in the US, aiming to meet rising global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Amkor invests US$177M to expand AI chip packaging in South Korea
Amkor, one of the largest US-based outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers, has begun investing over KRW260 billion (approx. US$177 million) in South Korea to...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Yulon Nissan posts 3Q25 profit turnaround as Nissan N7 sales surge
Yulon Nissan Motor, a subsidiary of Yulon Group, held an online earnings call on November 19 to report its operational results for the third quarter of 2025 and provide updates on...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Arm face investigation in South Korea amid global antitrust scrutiny
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has launched a surprise investigation into Arm Holdings' Seoul office following a complaint by Qualcomm alleging abuse of market dominance...
Thursday 20 November 2025
IC substrate shortage to persist in 2026, AI and memory customers sign long-term contracts
Taiwan's IC substrate makers anticipate a 10-20% supply gap of T-Glass material in 2026, prompting AI and memory customers to pursue long-term contracts to ensure capacity and stabilize...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Europe's retailers hedge their bets as Chinese carmakers surge

Chinese new-energy vehicles, propelled by low starting bases and rapid growth, have quickly gained visibility across Europe in recent...

Thursday 20 November 2025
Netherlands pauses Nexperia order after China talks, easing auto-chip strain—but not the hard questions
The Netherlands has suspended its ministerial order under the Goods Availability Act concerning Nexperia, signaling a potential easing of tensions with China. The move carries implications...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Taiwan's precision components drive humanoid robot development
Hon Hai (Foxconn) is set to unveil its humanoid robot, developed in collaboration with Taiwanese suppliers, at its Hon Hai Technology Day (HHTD) event scheduled for November 21–22,...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Sakana AI tops Japan startup valuations with funding led by Mitsubishi UFJ and CIA-linked VC
Tokyo-based AI developer Sakana AI announced in November 2025 the completion of a JPY20 billion (approx. US$135 million) Series B funding round that doubled its valuation to around...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Samsung's leadership shift sparks fresh scrutiny of its finance-first management model
Chung Hyun-ho, long regarded as Samsung Electronics' "second-in-command," stepped down from his frontline role on November 7, prompting renewed scrutiny of potential changes within...