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Monday 26 May 2025

Taiwan researchers step up development of distilled AI models

Taiwan has geared up efforts to develop distilled versions of large language models (LLM) in a bid to accelerate the development and penetration of AI applications.

Saturday 24 May 2025

Taiwan shifts from self-reliance to Kuiper connection

Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council revised its beyond 5G satellite development strategy following significant delays, pivoting toward international partnerships rather...

Saturday 24 May 2025

From promise to pause: The uncertain path to Level 3 driving

For years, automakers across Europe, the US, Japan, and even China have heralded 2025 as the dawn of Level 3 (L3) autonomous vehicles—a...

Friday 23 May 2025

Trump targets Apple in renewed push for U.S. iPhone production

President Donald Trump has reignited pressure on Apple Inc., threatening to impose a tariff of at least 25% on iPhones unless the company...

Friday 23 May 2025

Taiwan electronics maker targets space communication as satellite market set to explode

Goldman Sachs Research forecasts the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market will skyrocket from US$15 billion in 2024 to US$457 billion by 2035, driven by surging demand for non-terrestrial...

Friday 23 May 2025

Taiwan Mobile launches virtual asset exchange platform TWEX

Fusheng Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiwan Mobile, announced on "Bitcoin Pizza Day"—May 22—that the Taiwan Virtual Asset Exchange (TWEX) platform is officially...

Friday 23 May 2025

What does Foxconn’s chip bet in France mean for Europe’s tech future?

Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturing services provider, has partnered with French defence and aerospace group Thales to establish a EUR250 million (US$272 million)...

Friday 23 May 2025

TSMC expansion in US beneficial to Taiwan industrial development, says presidential adviser

A presidential adviser called on the Taiwanese government to allow TSMC to expand its investment in the US further, which he said would be more beneficial to Taiwan.

Friday 23 May 2025

Technoprobe bolsters Taiwan expansion as local probe card makers ramp up in-house R&D

Technoprobe, a global leader in probe card manufacturing, is ramping up its presence in Taiwan with an aggressive vertical integration strategy, strengthening its connections across...

Friday 23 May 2025

Chief Telecom's premium AI data center thrives on advanced specs and flexibility, defying high pricing

As AI applications continue to fuel surging demand for computing power, Taiwan-based internet data center (IDC) provider Chief Telecom is solidifying its differentiated market position...

Friday 23 May 2025

From routers to the cloud: Senao's bold push into AI and edge platforms

Once known primarily for its legacy network communications equipment, Taiwan-based Senao Technology is undergoing a sweeping transformation,...

Friday 23 May 2025

China's rare earth export restrictions choke key supply chains in Europe and the US

The recent tariff negotiations between the US and China have led to short-term concessions in some areas, but unresolved issues continue to tighten the noose on global supply chains...

Friday 23 May 2025

Nvidia bets on Taipei, but can Taiwan deliver?

As Nvidia chooses to build its overseas headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan's government is promising to be more than a host. It wants to be Nvidia's strongest ally. But can it keep that...

Friday 23 May 2025

Samsung launches Dual-Site 1c DRAM expansion to bolster HBM4 leadership

Samsung Electronics is doubling down on its leadership in advanced memory technology. Following its latest developments at the Pyeongtaek facility, industry sources report that Samsung...

Friday 23 May 2025

Agentic AI drives disruptive innovation, Qualcomm optimistic about AI PC business growth

Qualcomm held a media briefing in Taiwan on May 21 to discuss the development of AI PCs and other devices. Kedar Kondap, Qualcomm's senior vice president and general manager of Compute...

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