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Friday 8 August 2025
Chinese companies investigated for illegal poaching of Taiwanese tech talent
The Taiwan Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau is investigating 16 Chinese companies, including major firms such as Victory Giant Technology, Huntkey, and GoerTek, for allegedly...
Friday 8 August 2025
M31 swings to loss on FX hit, bets on sub-5nm and EV chip growth in 2H25
Silicon IP provider M31 Technology reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2025, as significant foreign exchange losses stemming from the sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan...
Friday 8 August 2025
Taiwan races to build drone army as China stockpiles 2 million UAVs
Taiwan's ambitious plans to scale up its drone fleet are facing fresh scrutiny after supply chain sources revealed that China is stockpiling as many as 2 million unmanned aerial vehicles...
Friday 8 August 2025
Southern Taiwan Science Park looks to boost biotech growth
The Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) Bureau, under the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), hosted the STSP LINK Gathering event at the Messe Taoyuan convention and...
Friday 8 August 2025
Everlight Chemical sees impact of tariffs, exchange rates on July revenue
Everlight Chemical posted NT$6.216 billion (approx. US$208 million) in consolidated revenue for July 2025, a decrease of NT$72.27 million (approx. US$2.4 million) or 10.4% year-on-year...
Friday 8 August 2025
Taiwan drone industry key to defense autonomy and economic development
Taiwan's dual-use military-civilian technology sector has experienced rapid development thanks to support from the Ministry of National Defense (MND), the National Science and Technology...
Friday 8 August 2025
Taiwan should leverage high tech in national defense, says Anduril founder
Palmer Luckey, founder of the US defense unicorn Anduril Industries, recently visited Taiwan and is reportedly seeking opportunities to expand cooperation with Taiwan's supply chain...
Friday 8 August 2025
BYD’s Taiwan entry via Denza sparks a spike in trade and security debate

In a move that has reignited Taiwan's automotive and geopolitical debate, Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly seeking to enter the Taiwanese...

Friday 8 August 2025
China's equipment market remains elusive as Taiwanese panel makers retreat to Innolux and AUO
China's LCD panel market share has surpassed 70%, establishing absolute dominance in the global market. In recent years, Chinese panel manufacturers have primarily focused on expanding...
Friday 8 August 2025
GlobalWafers reframes tariff uncertainties into advantages
GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu stated during its earnings call that recent currency fluctuations have somewhat suppressed revenue performance when calculated in New Taiwan Dollars...
Friday 8 August 2025
Chinese automakers slip through loopholes of Taiwan's EV barriers
Taiwan's auto industry is facing mounting pressure amid a wave of global disruption, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD reportedly holding discreet meetings in Taiwan on...
Friday 8 August 2025
Non-AI workloads dominate data centers despite ChatGPT popularity
Research from SemiAnalysis reveals that non-AI workloads still dominate data center operations in the Asia-Pacific region, while AI-related workloads are expected to grow significantly...
Friday 8 August 2025
Apple and Samsung to jointly develop new sensor chips in Austin, according to reports
The "frenemy" relationship between Samsung Electronics and Apple, spanning over 20 years, has once again become a focal point. Reports indicate that the two tech giants are deepening...
Friday 8 August 2025
Taiwan trade negotitations holds firm amid Trump's threat of 100% chip tariffs
US President Donald Trump announced a new semiconductor tariff policy on August 6, 2025 (EST), officially declaring that tariffs under Section 232 will be imposed on chips and semiconductors...
Friday 8 August 2025
Taiwan govt pushes back on tech exodus fears, floats tax breaks
Taiwanese companies expanding operations in the US are unlikely to reverse course, even under mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump's proposed trade barriers. But senior...