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Friday 27 June 2025
Samsung slows the node race: yield over speed at 2nm, 4nm
Samsung Foundry is reportedly adjusting its roadmap by postponing development of its 1.4nm (SF1.4) node and reallocating resources to improve yield and service quality across its...
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwan's Thunder Tiger joins forces with US Auterion to bring AI smarts to drones and unmanned vehicles across air, land, and sea
Taiwan's Thunder Tiger Technology has partnered with American defense technology company Auterion to integrate advanced artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its comprehensive...
Friday 27 June 2025
HTC teams up with NTT com to bring XR-powered experiences to Japanese venues
HTC announced on Wednesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan's NTT Communications (NTT Com) to jointly develop large-scale location-based immersive...
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwan dollar surge squeezes manufacturer margins
While the world braces for potential fallout from the Trump administration's escalating trade war, Taiwanese manufacturers are already reeling from a different kind of shock: a surging...
Friday 27 June 2025
TSMC expands its lead as global chip foundries enter '2.0' era
As semiconductor manufacturing becomes increasingly intricate, foundries are no longer confined to traditional chip fabrication. Instead, the industry is transitioning into what Taiwan...
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwan's robotics ambitions hinge on closing AI software gap
The global robotics boom, driven by generative AI, is putting Taiwan's hardware-driven supply chain back in focus. But its competitive edge remains constrained by a major weakness:...
Friday 27 June 2025
AI wave powers Taiwan's corporate revenue to new highs, says CRIF
Taiwan's technology sector saw a strong rebound in 2024, fueled by soaring AI-related demand. Nvidia led the charge, supported by TSMC's advanced chip manufacturing, according to...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Acer's Stan Shih says Taiwan's vertical disintegration drove tech ascent; Intel missed shift
Acer Group founder Stan Shih said Taiwan's industrial transformation from vertical integration to vertical disintegration has been crucial to its tech rise, noting that US chip giant...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Japan's METI to introduce cybersecurity guidelines for chipmakers, including TSMC and Rapidus
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is drafting new cybersecurity guidelines for semiconductor manufacturers and is considering making compliance a condition for...
Thursday 26 June 2025
AWS customer distribution analysis: Asia-Pacific ranks third with untapped potential
Amazon Web Services (AWS) currently serves approximately 4.2 million customers worldwide, with startups making up 70% of this base, according to recent industry research. The US remains...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan rare metals recycler sees growth as ESG drives demand
Lianyou Metals, a rare metal recycling and smelting company, expects steady growth in sodium tungstate and battery-grade cobalt sulfate shipments in the second half of 2025 as international...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Eight teams showcased at NIAR annual startup awards
The National Institutes of Applied Research (NIAR) hosted the selection and award ceremony for the first phase of the 2025 From IP to IPO (FITI) project on June 25, during which honorary...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan opens satellite phone frequency applications while restricting Chinese smartphone access
Taiwan announced new satellite mobile communication frequency applications but imposed localization requirements that effectively bar Chinese smartphones from using direct-to-satellite...
Thursday 26 June 2025
IC distributors pivot to Southeast Asia under trade turbulence

With US-China tariff tensions intensifying and global manufacturers racing to decentralize their supply chains, Southeast Asia is emerging...

Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiwan telcos slow to embrace satellite phones despite approval
Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking...