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Thursday 10 July 2025
Taiwan's SAS group sees overseas solar momentum amid domestic slowdown
Sino-American Silicon Products Group (SAS) said that international solar cell demand is picking up steam even as Taiwan's domestic market struggles with project delays over the past...
Thursday 10 July 2025
TSMC posts record Q2 revenue despite strong currency headwinds
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported consolidated revenue of NT$263.709 billion (approx. US$8.11 billion) for June 2025, down 17.7% from May due to the sharp appreciation...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Semes' semiconductor cleaning process designated as South Korea's National Core Technology
Semes, the semiconductor equipment subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has had its semiconductor cleaning process technology recognized by the South Korean government as a National...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Mixed outlook for substrate market in 2H25: Price hikes mainly reflect rising costs
As the calendar moves into the second half of 2025, the traditional consumer peak season is gradually unfolding. The market expects that due to continuous increases in operating costs...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Taiwan’s electric scooter market faces a shake-up as third player eyes entry

Driven by global industrial trends and supportive local policies, Taiwan has taken an aggressive lead in developing its electric scooter...

Thursday 10 July 2025
Stay or relocate: Taiwan makers weigh exodus amid weak government support
The free trade agreement (FTA) between the US and South Korea has now become irrelevant under Donald Trump's administration. Taiwan's tech products also face the possibility of losing...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Taiwan suppliers eye foldable smartphone growth, face barriers in South Korea
Taiwanese component suppliers are ramping up efforts to enter the growing foldable smartphone market, but penetrating South Korea's highly integrated supply chain remains a major...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Vivo debuts flagship X Fold 5 in Taiwan, targeting high-loyalty users for 'large folds'
On July 9, Vivo officially launched its first foldable smartphone, the X Fold 5, in Taiwan, marking a strategic move to tap into the premium device market, strengthen brand value,...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Applied Materials becomes largest shareholder of Kokusai Electric
Japanese semiconductor equipment maker Kokusai Electric will see a shift in its largest shareholder following a partial sale of shares by US investment fund KKR. Applied Materials,...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Tripolar shift: Taiwan's battery swapping market moves toward fragmentation
Taiwan's electric scooter industry may be on the cusp of a new chapter—one defined not just by innovation, but by fragmentation. With the potential emergence of a third battery-swapping...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Yageo-Shibaura merger talks shift to Taipei, signaling strategic pivot in acquisition push
Taiwan-based passive component manufacturer Yageo Corporation is advancing its bid to acquire Japan's Shibaura Electronics following multiple deadline extensions and a surprise bid...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Samsung looking to launch triple-fold smartphone in 2025
Samsung Electronics plans to launch a triple-fold smartphone by 2025, and for its goal in 2025, the Korean brand aims to equip its existing 400 million Galaxy devices with artificial...
Thursday 10 July 2025
Samsung updates 2025 supplier list, signals strategic shift in displays and China partnerships
Samsung Electronics has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, unveiling an updated list of 112 official suppliers—seven companies have been removed since 2024, while six...
Thursday 10 July 2025
China targets Taiwan defense companies with export controls amid limited business ties
China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday added eight Taiwanese defense contractors to its export control entity list, marking Beijing's latest effort to pressure the island's military-industrial...
Thursday 10 July 2025
India's Sahasra strengthens European presence with metering, supply chain partnerships
Sahasra Electronic Solutions Limited (SESL), part of the India-based Sahasra Group of Companies, has announced two strategic developments aimed at expanding its international footprint...