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Wednesday 22 October 2025

Taiwan's Tatung expands into EV market with major supply contract

Taiwanese industrial conglomerate Tatung announced on Friday that it has signed a contract to supply its second-generation 250-kilowatt...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Yageo's US$741.8 million Shibaura takeover marks rare Taiwan-Japan acquisition milestone

Yageo chairman Pierre Chen announced the successful acquisition of Japan's Shibaura Electronics and immediately traveled to Tokyo for a joint press conference with Shibaura president...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Samsung challenges Apple and Meta with Galaxy XR launch

Samsung Electronics has officially released its first extended reality (XR) headset, the Galaxy XR, priced at KRW2.69 million (approx. US$1,882). It targets the mid-to-high-end market...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Exclusive: Taiwan automakers revive exports with overseas production push

Kuozui Motors, a subsidiary of Hotai Group, will begin producing Toyota's key MPV models, Noah and Voxy, in Taiwan for export to Japan starting in the second quarter of 2026, according...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Taiwan–Korea pact targets rising drone threats at sea

Tron Future and Huneed Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to jointly develop and market advanced maritime anti-drone systems for both manned and unmanned platforms...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Tesla maps out AI6 chip supply chain from Korea to Texas

Tesla has started preparing for the production of its next-generation AI6 chip at Samsung's wafer foundry. Observers believe the company will first handle core technology development...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

South Korean AI startup Rebellions partners with Malaysia's Sarawak government in Borneo

South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has announced a partnership with the Sarawak state government in Borneo, marking its official entry into the Association of Southeast Asian...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Will TSMC's 2nm price hike force Qualcomm and MediaTek to switch orders to Samsung?

As TSMC raises its 2nm prices, rumors have emerged suggesting Qualcomm and MediaTek might shift orders to Samsung. The speculation has gained traction in industry circles, with some...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Taiwan motherboard makers ride AI server boom as spinoffs loom

As AI server deployment accelerates, Taiwan's four major motherboard manufacturers are experiencing notable shifts in growth momentum and product mix. Following ASRock's server motherboard...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Sanyang eyes 2026 Taiwan market rebound, targets 1 million global scooter sales by 2027

Sales in Taiwan's scooter market may drop by about 5% in 2025, but are expected to recover in 2026, according to Sanyang Motor chairman Ching-yuan Wu during an interview on October...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Taiwan's test interface leaders go global on rising AI, HPC orders

Driven by next-generation AI chip mass production and seasonal demand for consumer electronics, Taiwan's test interface suppliers reported steady growth in September 2025. Industry...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Foreign investment drives Taiwan's semiconductor output to NT$6 trillion

In 2024, AI drove Taiwan's semiconductor output to surpass NT$5 trillion (approx. US$162.9 billion). It is expected to grow another 20% in 2025 to reach NT$6.3 trillion. Additionally,...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Samsung Exynos 2600 set to return in Galaxy S26 flagship smartphones

Samsung Electronics will begin mass production of its next-generation mobile application processor (AP), the Exynos 2600, in November 2025, according to several South Korean media...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

The Packaging Pivot Driving AI Chip Performance

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the semiconductor landscape-both as a fast-growing end market and as a catalyst for innovation across mobile, automotive, networking,...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Analysis: Samsung reclaims memory crown but what about its foundry?

Samsung Electronics is expected to deliver a surprising performance in the third quarter of 2025, successfully reclaiming the top position in the global memory market, signaling a...

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