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Wednesday 31 December 2025

South Korean PCB industry faces cost challenges as AI drives raw material prices up

The South Korean printed circuit board (PCB) industry is struggling as soaring gold and copper prices, up 50% and 30% respectively since early 2025, increase production costs. Despite...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Ericsson forecasts 5G to surpass 4G in 2027; Taiwan nears 2 years of 5G SA rollout

Global 5G penetration is expected to overtake 4G in 2027 to become the dominant network technology, according to the latest Mobility Report from Ericsson. In addition to this pivotal...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Weblink bets on memory price surge and AI server boom for double-digit growth in 2026

Taiwan-based tech products distributor Weblink International is riding a surge in memory prices and robust demand for AI servers, positioning the company for strong growth in 2026...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Taipower chairman calls for AI data centers near power sources as demand surges

The rapid expansion of AI data centers is triggering unprecedented electricity demand, placing Taiwan's power grid under growing strain. Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) Chairman Wen-sheng...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Mitsubishi launches XForce in Taiwan, confirms EV partnership with Foxtron

Yulon Motor Group's subsidiaries China Motor (CMC) and Yulon Nissan Motor are showcasing new car models at the Taipei Auto Show, which runs from December 31 to January 4 at the Taipei...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Nvidia in 2025: 10 defining moments that shaped the AI giant

It is difficult to imagine any company exerting greater influence on the AI industry in 2025 than Nvidia. The market closely tracks CEO Jensen Huang's every move—whether he...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Tatung eyes AI data centers and new energy opportunities in 2026

Tatung held an extraordinary shareholders meeting on December 30, where its board was comprehensively reshuffled with nine directors (including three independents), and non-compete...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Toyota and Hotai Motor unveil multiple new models at 2026 Taipei Auto Show

Toyota Motor and its Taiwan distributor Hotai Motor introduced several refreshed and new models at the 2026 Taipei Auto Show, emphasizing diverse powertrains as their core strategy...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Taiwan safety tests award five stars to a single vehicle

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) released the Taiwan New Car Assessment Program (TNCAP) results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on December 29, 2025, highlighting...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Ability Opto-Electronics eyes strong 2026, expands in Vietnam

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology (AOET) expressed optimism for its 2026 operations during its earnings call on December 30, despite the notebook market being impacted by rising...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

The global AI sovereignty race in 2025: How nations poured billions into a new world order

The rise of AI sovereignty is fueling a new global competition, driving countries to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and technologies, akin to an arms race. As nations seek to...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

The chip industry in 2025: Boom, rivalry, and a fragile new order

In 2025, generative AI investments are reshaping the global semiconductor industry. Nvidia, TSMC, and their supply chains emerge as the biggest winners. But the boom brings new challenges...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Analysis: America's new 'Manhattan Project' puts AI at the center of power

When the Manhattan Project mobilized the full weight of the American state in 1945 to unlock atomic energy, it revealed something humanity...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

ByteDance balances Nvidia, Huawei chips in China's localization squeeze

ByteDance is planning to procure a mix of Nvidia H200 accelerators and Huawei Technologies Ascend chips to meet its growing artificial...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Global carmakers shift gears as BEV boom stalls, Nexperia crisis deepens

In 2025, the global automotive industry faced major structural shifts and geopolitical disruptions. Slowing growth in battery electric vehicles, changes in US EV policies, and chip...

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