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Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan's economy hits new heights on semiconductor, AI, and green infrastructure strengths
Taiwan is set to surpass South Korea in per capita GDP a year ahead of schedule, reaching the US$40,000 target by 2026. This is fueled by record-breaking exports, robust semiconductor...
Friday 3 October 2025
Hyundai Mobis to mass-produce domestically developed automotive semiconductors from 2026
Hyundai Mobis has announced plans to begin mass production of automotive semiconductors developed in collaboration with over 20 domestic companies and research institutes starting...
Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan IPC market in recovery despite looming tariff and supply chain risks
Due to exchange rate and tariff fluctuations in the first half of 2025, Taiwan's industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers were facing pressure on continued growth. However, the situation...
Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan machine tools hit by tariffs, weak Europe; components ride robotics wave
The Taiwanese machinery industry is experiencing a challenging 2025, with traditional sectors grappling with tariff and currency pressures in the first half of the year. The US's...
Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan's top aerospace firm pivots to drones as major jet program ends
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) is preparing for a major business shift as its advanced jet trainer program wraps up in 2026. The aerospace giant announced it...
Friday 3 October 2025
BYD makes bold push in Japan but faces uphill battle for market share
Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) leader BYD has rapidly gained visibility in Japan through aggressive price competition. However, to convert this visibility into stable market share...
Thursday 2 October 2025
From racetrack to Woven City: Toyota chair envisions a new era of mobility
On September 28th, the second day of the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Corolla Cup in Taichung, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda made a surprise appearance—not just...
Thursday 2 October 2025
From ground to sky: How Taiwan's Tmytek is shaping future of seamless connectivity

As governments and businesses worldwide demand greater communications resilience, relying solely on terrestrial mobile networks and fixed-line...

Thursday 2 October 2025
Yuan Jen expands overseas presence with Thailand investment amid challenging market conditions
Yuan Jen is broadening its international footprint with a planned investment in a Thailand subsidiary in 2025, enhancing its Southeast Asian business to meet customers' one-stop purchasing...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Taiwan semiconductor outlook turns green in August on rising demand and prices
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) released the manufacturing business climate indicator for August 2025 on October 1. The report noted that continued strong demand...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Taiwan strengthens ties with India through trade and technology initiatives
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently organized a Taiwan Expo in New Delhi as part of Taiwan's New Southbound Policy aimed at expanding business engagement...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Samsung ex-employees indicted for leaking DRAM tech to CXMT
Seoul prosecutors have arrested and indicted three former employees of Samsung Electronics for allegedly leaking advanced nanoscale DRAM process technology to China's Changxin Memory...
Thursday 2 October 2025
South Korea-US visa talks advance, LGES US plant may resume earlier
With progress in visa negotiations between the South Korean and the US governments, LG Energy Solution (LGES) is poised to accelerate construction and operations at its US factory.
Thursday 2 October 2025
Western Digital plans US$1 billion investment in Japan, building on decades of local partnerships
Western Digital (WD), the world's largest hard disk drive (HDD) manufacturer, announced plans to invest US$1 billion in Japan over the next five years to strengthen next-generation...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Cyient Semiconductors charts power-focused ASIC roadmap, strengthens Taiwan ties
Cyient Semiconductors, spun off from the Cyient group earlier in 2025, has unveiled a three- to five-year roadmap emphasizing custom ASICs and intelligent power solutions for data...