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Monday 8 September 2025
AI data centers spark power squeeze: Taiwan's heavyweights race to deliver faster
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling a global boom in AI data centers, driving electricity demand to record highs. Taiwanese heavy electrical firms —...
Monday 8 September 2025
South Korea's MCP exports to Taiwan surge, debunking AI bubble concern and boosting SK Hynix outlook
South Korea's multi-chip packaging (MCP) exports continued to climb sharply in August 2025, with the share of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) exports to Taiwan steadily increasing.
Monday 8 September 2025
China's chip equipment makers close in: eroding Japan's share, eyeing US dominance
China's sustained investment in its semiconductor equipment ecosystem is starting to alter the global balance of power. Markets once controlled by US and Japanese giants are now being...
Sunday 7 September 2025
France pushes into Taiwan's chip ecosystem with advanced packaging focus and new Foxconn tie-up

France is preparing its biggest foray yet into Asia's semiconductor heartland. At SEMICON Taipei next week, Paris will field its largest...

Saturday 6 September 2025
Samsung accelerates launch of Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Tab S11 to bolster AI portfolio
Samsung is rolling out its Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Galaxy Tab S11 tablets a month early, unveiling the devices at the IFA 2025 tech show in Berlin. The move is aimed at filling...
Saturday 6 September 2025
GCE plans to expand Taiwan capacity with NT$1.6B purchase of CMC Zhongli plant
As demand for AI servers drives full production capacity, PCB manufacturer Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) announced on September 5, 2025, that its board of directors approved a NT$1.6...
Saturday 6 September 2025
South Korea plans to cut wafer material tariffs to 0% to strengthen its semiconductor cost advantage
The South Korean government is reportedly pushing to reduce tariffs on key imported materials used in semiconductor wafer production to 0% by 2026. Amid the US' announcement of a...
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...