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Monday 22 September 2025

Taiwan eyes Southern expansion for TSMC as AI demand fuels chip boom

As Taiwan cements its role at the heart of the global semiconductor supply chain, the head of the National Science and Technology Council...

Monday 22 September 2025

Taiwan showcases Mighty Hornet III as drone industry cuts dependence on China

At the 2023 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE), drones were little more than side displays. This year, they dominated the show. Industry analysts say Taiwan's...

Monday 22 September 2025

Taiwan's New Smart Technology lands major US AR glasses order

A fresh wave of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses is beginning to ripple through the consumer electronics market, promising to leap far beyond current AI-enabled eyewear in both...

Monday 22 September 2025

TSMC taps recycled water in Taiwan to combat shortages and reduce waste

Global semiconductor leader TSMC is tackling water scarcity with a new large-scale water recycling plant in Southern Taiwan. Operated by engineering firm CTCI Corp., the facility...

Monday 22 September 2025

Taiwan tech secrets hemorrhaging to China, with TSMC as prime target

Between 2019 and 2023, Taiwan saw a 31% increase in advanced technology trade secret cases, mainly leaking to China amid US semiconductor restrictions. Talent loss to Chinese firms...

Monday 22 September 2025

Taiwan products win on quality, lose on brand recognition in Philippines

As supply chains reorganize and markets expand, Southeast Asia has emerged as a strategic region that Taiwanese industries cannot afford to overlook. At the recent Taiwan Expo in...

Monday 22 September 2025

iPhone 17 surge lifts Taiwan telecom and e-commerce sales

Apple's iPhone 17 series officially launched on September 19, 2025. Although Apple Intelligence still offers limited support for regions outside English-speaking areas, this year's...

Monday 22 September 2025

Twoway unveils 4 key solutions to seize defense market opportunities

Twoway Communications is entering the defense and military industry with four key product lines, including satellite communications, drone defense, thermal imaging and night vision...

Monday 22 September 2025

Inventec Besta cautiously optimistic about AI server operations

Inventec Besta, a subsidiary of Inventec, maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for its AI server distribution business. The company's general manager, Wei Cheng Li, pointed out...

Monday 22 September 2025

AiSails partners with SkySails to advance airborne wind power

AiSails, a subsidiary of Wistron, has announced a strategic partnership with Germany's SkySails Power to deepen collaboration on kite-based airborne wind energy technology and integrate...

Monday 22 September 2025

Research insight: BYD reinvents itself as a global EV powerhouse

At the recently concluded IAA Mobility auto show in Munich, BYD, China's electric vehicle giant, outlined its roadmap for solidifying...

Monday 22 September 2025

Clevo adapts 'blue ocean' strategy to drive sequential notebook shipment growth in 2H25

Although the notebook market is expected to underperform during the traditional peak season in the second half of 2025, this has not deterred Clevo's hopes for sequential quarterly...

Monday 22 September 2025

Taiwan seeks international partnerships for quantum-HPC integration project

The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) is planning to implement a quantum computing mainframe construction project in 2026, aiming to integrate quantum computing mainframes...

Monday 22 September 2025

India roundup: Will foldable iPhones be made in India?

Rumored foldable iPhones may be mass-produced in India in 2026. Countries, including India, are eager to build ties with Taiwanese semiconductor suppliers following TSMC's successful...

Sunday 21 September 2025

Nvidia's US$5B Intel stake sparks foundry jitters for TSMC, Samsung

Nvidia's US$5 billion stake in Intel has shaken the global semiconductor landscape, sparking debate over future foundry competition and supply chain realignment. While the deal excludes...

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