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Thursday 13 March 2025
Foxconn pioneers breakthrough in ultra-secure quantum communications

In a major breakthrough for quantum communications, a joint research team from Taiwan and Japan—led by Foxconn's Hon Hai Research...

Thursday 13 March 2025
AI data centers spark hidden water crisis in Taiwan
The global push to build AI data centers has intensified, raising concerns not just over power consumption but also their vast water usage. While data centers are known for their...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Trump tariffs prompt Taiwan contract electronics firms to move production swiftly
The Trump administration has implemented further tariffs on China twice in one month and threatened to impose additional tariffs on Mexico and Canada, leading to swift changes in...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan hosts inaugural H2 Grand Prix to cultivate hydrogen energy talent
Hydrogen energy is a pivotal technology in Taiwan's journey toward net-zero emissions, with talent development playing a crucial role in its progress. To support this, Taiwan has...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan's auto parts sector kicks off 1Q strong, breaking seasonal slump
Taiwan's automotive supply chain has performed well since the start of the year, fueled by strong US market demand and aggressive inventory buildup by automakers and Tier 1 suppliers...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Acter expands US and Southeast Asia bases, with order visibility extending to 2028
Acter, a Taiwanese cleanroom integration engineering company, has ventured into the US market along with its subsidiaries and strategic partners. These include Nova Technology, which...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
SK Hynix exits CIS business as Samsung weighs options
SK Hynix is shutting down its CMOS image sensor (CIS) business, fueling industry speculation over whether Samsung Electronics will follow suit. Samsung's system LSI division, which...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan's divided government puts TSMC's US$100 billion US expansion under scrutiny
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and a cornerstone of Taiwan's economy, has found itself at the center of domestic political...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan takes measured approach in reviewing TSMC's US expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced plans for a US$100 billion expansion investment in the United States, marking a significant escalation in the global...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Japan's advanced semiconductor bet: Rapidus and the quest for relevance
The Japanese government's decision to heavily subsidize Rapidus, a domestic semiconductor company, via legislative changes has ignited discussions among industry specialists. Asahi...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Samsung eyes Exynos 2600 comeback, challenging Qualcomm, Mediatek
Samsung Electronics is reportedly stabilizing yields in its advanced chipmaking process, fueling optimism over its next-generation Exynos 2600 SoC. The development raises the prospect...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
TSMC's US$165 billion investment in US wins support from American leaders
With Intel's factories delayed and Samsung scaling back, can TSMC single-handedly revive America's chip dominance?
Wednesday 12 March 2025
TSMC's US expansion faces political opposition in Taiwan
On March 3, TSMC chairman C.C. Wei announced a significant investment expansion of US$100 billion at the White House. However, the largest Opposition in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan,...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Taiwan Launches "Best AI Awards 2025" with NT$1M Grand Prize to Attract Global AI & IC Talent
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Taiwan is set to host the Best AI Awards 2025, an international competition designed to drive innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
COMPUTEX 2025: Jensen Huang marshals AI supply chain and heavyweights under 'AI Next' banner
COMPUTEX 2025 will run from May 20–23 at Taipei's Nangang Exhibition Center, spotlighting "AI Next" as its core theme. The event will host top global tech companies unveiling...