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Friday 29 August 2025

South Korean media points to TSMC as main cause of Samsung's AP procurement cost surge

Samsung Electronics' smartphone division is reportedly struggling with escalating cost pressures, largely attributed to the rapid rise in prices for mobile application processors...

Friday 29 August 2025

Impact of 'Yellow Envelope' bill spreads to IT industry as Naver, foreign businesses face labor disputes

On August 27, 2025, the labor unions of six sub-subsidiaries under South Korean internet giant Naver Corporation held a rally at Naver's headquarters, demanding negotiations with...

Friday 29 August 2025

Now is the right time for VMware Cloud Foundation to adopt AI, says Broadcom Asia Pacific and Japan President

Sylvain Cazard, president of Broadcom Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), along with Barry Chen, general manager for Broadcom Taiwan and Hong Kong, shared insights in an exclusive interview...

Friday 29 August 2025

AI data center surge opens new growth avenues for Taiwan heavy electric firms

The global boom in artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling demand for computing power and driving a surge in AI data centers (AIDC), creating fresh opportunities for Taiwan's heavy...

Friday 29 August 2025

Anstek sees growth from AI demand and industrial control, expects strong 2025 revenue

Macnica Anstek, Japan-based Macnica's subsidiary in Taiwan, reported rising orders supported by recovery in industrial control and automated test equipment (ATE) markets, alongside...

Friday 29 August 2025

Trump warns of tariffs after US-Korea summit, puts Seoul digital rules in spotlight

The US-Korea leaders' summit ended without touching on the issue of so-called "digital barriers," a long-standing grievance for US tech firms. Yet hours later, President Donald Trump...

Friday 29 August 2025

Tex Year Industries to adjust production across Asia and Americas amid geopolitical pressures

Tex Year Industries is set to optimize its manufacturing operations across Taiwan, Vietnam, the US, and other Asian locations in response to ongoing tariffs and geopolitical challenges...

Friday 29 August 2025

BYD breaks through tariff restrictions, shipping over 900 EVs from Thailand plant to Europe

China's new energy vehicle leader BYD Auto has made headlines for aggressively expanding its overseas market. Its earlier plans to export electric vehicles (EVs) to Taiwan via its...

Friday 29 August 2025

Universal Robots introduces Asia-specific collaborative robots amid semiconductor-driven automation surge in Taiwan

The global labor shortage has intensified demand for automation, yet traditional robots still lead the short-term market. Collaborative robots (cobots), however, are gaining steadily,...

Friday 29 August 2025

Foxconn unit tests digital health strategy

Foxconn has been promoting its "3+3+3" innovation strategy, positioning digital health as a core element. Chih-Hsiung Chiang, general manager of Foxconn's Business Group B, clearly...

Friday 29 August 2025

Google DeepMind shifts focus to practical AI applications amid growing competition

As competition intensifies in the artificial intelligence industry, leading AI labs are moving from secretive research toward closer engagement with real-world challenges to accelerate...

Friday 29 August 2025

Research Insights: HTC turns Taiwan into proving ground for AI glasses strategy

HTC is rolling out its new VIVE Eagle in Taiwan, making it the first and only consumer brand in the market to officially launch AI-powered...

Friday 29 August 2025

Tariffs and strong currencies squeeze Taiwan’s machine tool makers

Taiwan's machine tool industry is confronting its most difficult survival challenge in years, grappling with the combined pressures of tariffs and unfavorable currency fluctuations...

Friday 29 August 2025

Samsung reportedly explores BOE's WOLED panels for its gaming monitors

BOE Technology is reportedly in talks with Samsung Electronics and other manufacturers to supply white OLED (WOLED) panels for monitors,...

Friday 29 August 2025

US tariffs, China competition weigh on Taiwan’s traditional industries

Players of Taiwan's traditional manufacturing industry are encountering increased pressure from Chinese competition and new US reciprocal tariffs, according to Fitch Ratings. While...

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