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Friday 21 March 2025
Japan approves new strategic energy plan aiming for over 40% renewable energy by 2040
The Japanese government has approved the "Seventh Strategic Energy Plan" and "GX 2040 Vision," which establish a medium- to long-term direction for energy policy and promote green...
Friday 21 March 2025
NCYU semiconductor professor receives Simon Sze Award
Kuan-Neng Chen, dean of the International College of Semiconductor Technology at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), received the "Simon Sze Award" -- set up in honor...
Friday 21 March 2025
Taiwan central bank lowers 2025 growth forecast to 3.05%
Taiwan's central bank has lowered the country's economic growth outlook for 2025 to 3.05%, with the persistently strong demand for AI and other emerging technology applications continuing...
Friday 21 March 2025
J&V Energy expands overseas; expects three years of rapid growth in four main sectors
J&V Energy Technology (J&V) held its earnings call on March 20. Shu-Min Chao, CEO of J&V, showed optimism for steady quarterly revenue growth across its four core business...
Friday 21 March 2025
McKinsey to Taiwan tech: stop hoarding cash—buy your way into the future
McKinsey & Company says Taiwan's tech sector—including its semiconductor leaders—is undervalued in global markets, citing overly cautious business practices. The consultancy...
Friday 21 March 2025
Foxconn says 'No comment' on rumored Mitsubishi Motors collab
Japanese media has reported that Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). However, when asked about the news at the Nvidia GTC 2025 conference,...
Friday 21 March 2025
AI lifts Taiwan's electronics exports as orders soar to record high in early 2025
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Statistics reported on March 21 that February export orders hit US$49.45 billion, rising 5.3% from January and surging 31.1%...
Friday 21 March 2025
Thunder Tiger's unmanned boats to feature in June sea trials

The drone industry is not the only sector benefiting from defense opportunities. Taiwan's policy on unmanned vehicles includes surface and underwater crafts. Recently,...

Friday 21 March 2025
SK On lands battery deal with Nissan, enters Japan's auto supply chain
According to Hankyung Business and the Korea Economic Daily, SK On will supply Nissan with electric vehicle batteries, marking its first deal with a Japanese automaker...
Friday 21 March 2025
As trade war escalates between two superpowers, Taiwan faces diminishing gray area
China's advancements in manufacturing and technology have posed a threat to the US, leading it to adopt strategies that utilize trade wars and technological conflicts to contain China's...
Friday 21 March 2025
Why Taiwan's aerospace giant AIDC is betting big on green energy
Taiwan's leading aerospace manufacturer AIDC has expanded into the green energy sector, launching a 2-megawatt wind and solar energy storage demonstration site at its Taichung facility...
Friday 21 March 2025
Malaysian IC design houses awaiting details of Arm deal
The Malaysian government recently announced a technology licensing agreement worth US$250 million with silicon intellectual property (IP) powerhouse Arm. The deal aims to assist the...
Friday 21 March 2025
Taiwan aircraft maker unveils 2MW renewable energy storage site
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) expanded its green energy portfolio with the launch of a 2-megawatt wind-solar energy storage demonstration facility at its...
Friday 21 March 2025
China steel unit expands semiconductor business, eyes biomedical growth
Thintech Materials, a subsidiary of China Steel Corporation, is ramping up its semiconductor operations with expected significant growth by 2025, driven by target and evaporation...
Thursday 20 March 2025
Commentary: Nvidia GTC's Taiwan Night event offers clues as to why Jensen Huang adores Taiwanese suppliers
Nvidia's GTC conference hit a new high in scale this year, and CEO Jensen Huang told reporters this afternoon that he had already attended 13 events the day before. Still brimming...