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Thursday 21 August 2025

EV sales plunge in Taiwan; Yulon eyes overseas growth

Facing a challenging economic environment, Taiwan's new car market saw softened demand in the first half of 2025, particularly among...

Thursday 21 August 2025

Nexcom to see humanoid robot shipments grow tenfold by 2026

As humanoid robots become the next major focus in the ongoing AI boom, leading industrial PC (IPC) maker Nexcom is now seeing its investments in the humanoid robot market bear fruit...

Thursday 21 August 2025

South Korea denies US plans to acquire Samsung shares amid CHIPS Act speculation

The South Korean presidential office has dismissed reports that the US government intends to purchase shares of Samsung Electronics Co., stating there is no factual basis for such...

Thursday 21 August 2025

Analysis: Can Chinese EVs win over Taiwan? Safety, data, and supply chain remain key questions

Reports that Chinese automaker BYD may enter the Taiwanese market through indirect channels have sparked widespread debate, reflecting...

Thursday 21 August 2025

Robots move beyond auto sector as Taiwan suppliers target modular, specialized solutions

Rising labor shortages and the shift toward regionalized production are fueling greater demand for industrial robots and automation equipment beyond the traditional automotive sector...

Thursday 21 August 2025

Taiwan-Germany robotics ties deepen with new joint venture agreement

German humanoid robot startup Neura Robotics GmbH and Taiwanese firm Kenmec Mechanical Engineering have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly explore robotics market opportunities...

Thursday 21 August 2025

Samsung could benefit from US approval of lower-spec Nvidia Blackwell chips for China

Industry analysts say Samsung could start supplying 12-layer HBM3E to Nvidia in the fourth quarter of 2025. But shipments for Nvidia's...

Thursday 21 August 2025

European luxury car brands reeling as China tightens tax policy

As global automakers battle for dominance in an increasingly competitive Chinese market, European luxury brands are facing unprecedented headwinds. Beyond losing market share to fast-rising...

Thursday 21 August 2025

China and South Korea clash over the future of EV batteries

As the global electric vehicle market begins to cool and Chinese battery giants continue their rapid expansion, South Korea is placing its hopes on next-generation solid-state batteries...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Taiwan pitches AI robotics as next trillion-dollar industry at Intelligent Asia 2025

The 2025 Intelligent Asia smart manufacturing exhibition opened in Taipei on August 20, 2025, with robotics taking center stage. Taiwanese firms unveiled proprietary modules and solutions,...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Giga Solar's subsidiary breaks ground on 60MW solar plant in the Philippines

Giga Solar Materials, a leading solar conductive paste manufacturer in Taiwan, announced on August 19 that its renewable energy arm, Whole Sun Green Power, has begun construction...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Taiwan's auto parts sector struggles to survive market freeze as tariff uncertainty lingers

Taiwan's automotive parts industry is facing its toughest challenge in years, as domestic car demand has stalled since April 2025. The sales freeze has rippled through the supply...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Advantech to invest US$96.5 million in new North America headquarters campus

Advantech Co., Ltd. has approved a US$96.5 million investment to build a new headquarters campus in Tustin, California, aiming to expand its North American operations. The facility...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

US's move to block BOE OLEDs could help South Korea, but raises bigger concerns

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a preliminary ruling siding with Samsung Display (SDC) in its trade secrets case...

Wednesday 20 August 2025

WPG expands into SEA and NA as clients adopt China+1 strategy

Electronics distributor WPG Holdings (WPG) announced on August 19 its strategic expansion into Southeast Asia and North America, diversifying beyond its traditional stronghold in...

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