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Thursday 26 June 2025
Japan's METI to introduce cybersecurity guidelines for chipmakers, including TSMC and Rapidus
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is drafting new cybersecurity guidelines for semiconductor manufacturers and is considering making compliance a condition for...
Thursday 26 June 2025
AWS customer distribution analysis: Asia-Pacific ranks third with untapped potential
Amazon Web Services (AWS) currently serves approximately 4.2 million customers worldwide, with startups making up 70% of this base, according to recent industry research. The US remains...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan rare metals recycler sees growth as ESG drives demand
Lianyou Metals, a rare metal recycling and smelting company, expects steady growth in sodium tungstate and battery-grade cobalt sulfate shipments in the second half of 2025 as international...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Eight teams showcased at NIAR annual startup awards
The National Institutes of Applied Research (NIAR) hosted the selection and award ceremony for the first phase of the 2025 From IP to IPO (FITI) project on June 25, during which honorary...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan opens satellite phone frequency applications while restricting Chinese smartphone access
Taiwan announced new satellite mobile communication frequency applications but imposed localization requirements that effectively bar Chinese smartphones from using direct-to-satellite...
Thursday 26 June 2025
IC distributors pivot to Southeast Asia under trade turbulence

With US-China tariff tensions intensifying and global manufacturers racing to decentralize their supply chains, Southeast Asia is emerging...

Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan telcos slow to embrace satellite phones despite approval
Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Logitech creator tools target creative AI market
PC sales momentum is weak, but the peripheral market is bucking the trend, with Logitech recording strong growth from China's 618 shopping festival, according to Aries Sze, who oversees...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan drone maker unveils long-range delivery aircraft amid industry expansion
Taiwanese drone manufacturers are rolling out new models as the island seeks to build domestic unmanned aircraft capabilities, with HY Tech introducing an electric long-range drone...
Thursday 26 June 2025
TSMC rides AI wave to record highs as global chip rivals feel the squeeze
In a sharply bifurcated foundry landscape, TSMC continues to assert dominance, driven by surging AI demand, even as macroeconomic headwinds—including stronger tariffs and a...
Thursday 26 June 2025
GB300 shipments boost exports; private investment in 2025 expected to reach NT$5.7 trillion
Chin-Ching Liu, chairman of the National Development Council (NDC), stated during a briefing at Taiwan's Economic Committee on June 25 that manufacturers' annual shipments are usually...
Thursday 26 June 2025
EVs reshape the game: Top 5 Tier 1 suppliers see ranking shifts
Automotive News, which routinely reveals the rankings of global automotive parts supply chains mid-year, recently published its latest list. Most of the top five global Tier...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Chip designers stay cautious on 3Q25 outlook despite resilient 2Q25 shipments
Taiwanese IC designers remain wary of third-quarter prospects despite stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance, as uncertainty over US tariff policies continues to cloud...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan tech giants unite to counter threats rising from global patent wars
As global patent litigation escalates, Taiwan's leading tech firms are coming under increasing fire. In 2024, several Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturers were blindsided...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan auto market cautiously recovery as tariff cuts on US imports begin in 2025
Taiwan's automotive market experienced a cautious first half in 2025, largely due to uncertainties regarding tariffs and potential commodity tax cuts. The Ministry of Economic Affairs...