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Saturday 6 September 2025
US software industry thrives on reinforcing ecosystem Taiwan can hardly match
Taiwan's economy has long been anchored in hardware manufacturing, leaving its software sector struggling to scale and offering limited career prospects for engineers. Industry experts...
Saturday 6 September 2025
Airtac confident in 2025 growth as demand outpaces shipments despite tariff headwinds
Taiwan's pneumatic component maker Airtac International Group reported August 2025 revenue that showed steady year-over-year growth despite month-over-month fluctuations. Management...
Saturday 6 September 2025
Plaud issues 6-point statement to clarify security concerns over founder's China link
In response to security concerns over its Chinese founder's background, AI voice recording device maker Plaud issued a statement on September 2, 2024, clarifying that while hardware...
Saturday 6 September 2025
Why integration decides winners in Taiwan's AI server supply chain
Global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is surging, driving parallel growth in AI server deployment. Taiwanese firms, once regarded mainly as component suppliers, have moved...
Saturday 6 September 2025
Micron bets on culture and ecosystem strength in high-stakes HBM battle
Micron is sharpening its case in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market, where it faces entrenched rivals and rising competition.
Friday 5 September 2025
Exclusive: Rebellions unveils powerful new AI chip, targets global expansion in Saudi Arabia and Taiwan
South Korean startup Rebellions has unveiled a new AI accelerator at the Hot Chips 2025 symposium in California, positioning itself as a rising challenger in the hyperscale computing...
Friday 5 September 2025
Digital still camera demand resurges with retro trend; Taiwan optical manufacturers see mixed results
As the retro wave sweeps in, digital still camera (DSC) demand is rebounding. Companies like Asia Optical and Ability have reported positive news, but while some celebrate, others...
Friday 5 September 2025
Commentary: As Trump heightens global tensions, Taiwan needs to consider industrial policy responses
US President Donald Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs and aggressive "Make America Great Again" measures has deepened political and economic rifts even among allies, undermining...
Friday 5 September 2025
Asahi Kasei to double chip insulating material output by 2030 as AI data centers soar
Japan's semiconductor materials suppliers are racing to expand capacity as the AI data center build-out drives unprecedented demand for advanced chips and packaging inputs. Nikkei...
Friday 5 September 2025
SKT launches massive AI data center to recover from cyberattack fallout
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom (SKT) is doubling down on its artificial intelligence (AI) investments in the wake of a major hacking incident. The company has officially begun...
Friday 5 September 2025
Can CPU iterations still drive PC upgrade waves? Acer CEO says no
Acer chair and CEO Jason Chen pointed out that in the first half of 2025, the impact of US reciprocal tariffs was significant but has since dulled. Signs of recovery are emerging...
Friday 5 September 2025
O-RAN falters in Taiwan: factory outages, funding strains shift focus to AI-RAN
Taiwan's bid to challenge global telecom incumbents with 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) is faltering, as network outages in automated factories undermine trust and local vendors struggle to...
Friday 5 September 2025
California dealers file lawsuit to block Sony's Afeela 1 direct sales
Japanese electronics giant Sony's ambitious automotive plans have hit a roadblock following a lawsuit filed by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) in Los Angeles County...
Friday 5 September 2025
Toyota's Czech plant gets US$792M upgrade to build new EV
Japanese carmaker Toyota said on September 3, it will begin producing battery electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries at its existing plant in the Czech Republic, marking the company's...
Friday 5 September 2025
South Korea's Nextin expands China operations as G2 strains deepen
While geopolitical tensions push many companies away from China, South Korean chip equipment maker Nextin is doubling down with a new factory in Wuxi, betting big on a market that...