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Tuesday 23 September 2025
Henkel Adhesives highlights portfolio of Semiconductor Packaging Materials to foster collaboration with Taiwan
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries worldwide, the demand for smarter, faster, and more efficient electronic systems has never been greater. AI-enabled...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
UK and Taiwan look to pair innovation with scale for the new space economy

The British Office Taipei and Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) today co-hosted the 2025 UK–Taiwan Space Roundtable, spotlighting growing...

Tuesday 23 September 2025
Commentary: China’s display push challenges Taiwan’s panel makers
Over a decade ago, China's IT industry still heavily relied on imported chips and displays, but as of today, influenced by China-US geopolitical tensions, while the chips still depend...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
TSMC extends lead in foundry market as Samsung loses ground
The global boom in artificial intelligence is creating a stark divide in the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan's TSMC solidifying its dominance while rival Samsung Electronics falls...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Commentary: Xiaomi recall highlights global carmakers' divide on auto driving
Xiaomi Auto's sweeping recall in China has shaken the market, exposing more than a technical glitch. Beneath the surface lies a widening strategic rift in the global auto industry...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Shinsegae-Alibaba JV targets Coupang-Naver's South Korea e-commerce dominance
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has approved the establishment of a joint venture between Shinsegae Group and China's Alibaba Group, a move that could potentially reshape the...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Partner Tech and CipherLab forge alliance to capture smart retail opportunities with integrated technologies
Taiwan's smart retail solution provider Partner Tech has announced a strategic partnership with CipherLab, a manufacturer of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) mobile...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Meta, OpenAI fuel Oracle's AI surge; Taiwan ODMs scramble to keep up
Oracle's AI data center business is booming, with reports of a US$20 billion order from Meta following a US$300 billion deal with OpenAI, and the surge in related AI server demand...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Taiwan parts makers capitalize on defense export surge as drone wars reshape supply chains
Lessons from the battlefields of Ukraine and the Red Sea have made one thing clear: low-cost, mass-produced, and expendable drones are transforming combat. Once largely confined to...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
In Southeast Asia’s startup race, the Philippines plays catch-up

With a population nearing 120 million and a median age of just 25, the Philippines is often hailed as Southeast Asia's next economic...

Tuesday 23 September 2025
Nvidia-Intel alliance deepens US-China tech divide
Nvidia said it will invest US$5 billion in Intel and broaden cooperation in semiconductor design and development. The deal does not include chip fabrication but is viewed as a key...
Monday 22 September 2025
Samsung to hike DRAM prices up to 30% in 4Q25 as shortage bites

Samsung Electronics will raise contract prices for DRAM and NAND flash in the fourth quarter of 2025, industry sources told Newdaily.co.kr...

Monday 22 September 2025
Murata doubles down on quality as Chinese rivals expand in MLCC market
Murata Manufacturing, the world's largest MLCC producer, is reinforcing its strategy around quality in the face of intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers. The company...
Monday 22 September 2025
MediaTek aims to boost smartphone market share to 40% with sew flagship chips
MediaTek this week unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9500 SoC. After the launch event in Taiwan, senior executives outlined their outlook for the company's mobile business.
Monday 22 September 2025
Taiwan, US defense firms set 18-month plan to build drone capacity
Taiwan's top military research institute has signed partnership deals with six leading global defense firms, a landmark move aimed at building a more self-reliant defense supply ch...