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Thursday 14 August 2025
CATL leads sodium-ion battery race: South Korea rushes to prevent China's 'LFP monopoly'
As South Korean battery manufacturers officially launch mass production plans for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, Chinese battery companies are already prepared to make significant...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Tatung secures orders through 2027, steps up US heavy electrical plant acquisitions
Taiwan's renowned conglomerate Tatung Company has secured clear order visibility for its core power equipment and solutions through 2027 and is accelerating acquisitions of heavy...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Exynos comeback? Samsung nears decision on Galaxy S26 flagship chip strategy
Samsung's Exynos flagship processors may return in the 2026 Galaxy S26 lineup, industry sources say, marking a potential revival after years on the sidelines. Built on Samsung's gate-all-around...
Thursday 14 August 2025
LG Display turns three-week OLED fixes into two-day process with AI
LG Display (LGD) has fully deployed a self-developed artificial intelligence platform across its design, manufacturing, and business operations, marking a decisive push into digital...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Tariff fears ease for Taiwan’s ICT leaders, but legacy industries risk harder hit

Rock Hsu, President of Kinpo Group and recipient of the Venture Capital Lifetime Achievement award, made a rare joint appearance on August...

Thursday 14 August 2025
CAMM poised to replace SO-DIMM in high-end notebooks by 2026
Despite the impact of New Taiwan dollar appreciation, connector manufacturer Argosy announced at its earnings call on August 11, 2025, that due to the continued market penetration...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Taiwan tech supplier enters defense sector via counter-drone systems
Taiwanese electrical parts manufacturer Cub Elecparts announced on August 11 that it will partner with an international defense technology company to officially enter the counter-drone...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Samsung wins Apple iPhone image sensor deal in Texas, eyes Qualcomm next
Samsung Electronics plans to begin producing its in-house–designed high-performance CMOS image sensors (CIS) at its Austin, Texas, wafer fab in 2027 for Apple's iPhones. Industry...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Qisda reports 16.1% gross margin in 2Q25; profits impacted by appreciation of New Taiwan dollar
Qisda's board of directors approved its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting a quarterly operating gross margin of 16.1%, maintaining nine consecutive quarters...
Thursday 14 August 2025
FEMH introduces the ASUS smart wearable to adopt smart healthcare and reduce nursing care load
Taiwan has officially transitioned into a super-aged society. The swiftly increasing older demographic and the labor force deficit have resulted in a significant scarcity of nursing...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Synnex reports a 7% revenue drop in 2Q25 due to currency and receivables issues
Synnex Technology International Corp. reported a 7% decrease in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, largely due to unfavorable exchange rates and a substantial provision for accounts...
Thursday 14 August 2025
TASA expands domestic satellite manufacturing with industry-led development platform
As Taiwan accelerates efforts to localize satellite manufacturing, the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) recently held a briefing on its new communications satellite manufacturing industrialization...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Ennostar targets AI optical communication and microLED as future growth drivers
Facing a stronger New Taiwan dollar and intensified competition in the LED industry, Ennostar reported an expanded loss in the second quarter of 2025. However, its microLED technology...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Rubin testing supply chain takes shape: Taiwanese firms invest heavily in AI accelerator opportunities
With Nvidia's Rubin GPUs powering the next generation of AI servers scheduled to enter the market in the second half of 2026, recent developments show an accelerated expansion in...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Taiwan warns of higher US semiconductor tariffs under Section 232
The Trump administration has already imposed tariffs on specific imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security concerns. These tariffs cover steel...