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Friday 16 October 2026
TSEC focuses overseas solar strategy on Japan rooftops
TSEC is focusing its overseas expansion on Japan's rooftop solar market and expects Taiwan's solar installations to recover in 2027 from a market low point. For the Taiwan-based solar manufacturer, building a solar plant in the US remains an important direction, but it is not an immediate priority, as the company monitors the uncertainty around the US Minimum Import Price (MIP) policy.
Thursday 15 October 2026
US AI data center power shortages drive demand for hybrid solar, natural gas and geothermal systems
The rapid expansion of AI data centers in the US is placing growing pressure on conventional power grids, as their substantial and highly variable electricity requirements strain available supply in certain regions. Power shortages have even delayed the construction of some AI data center projects.
Thursday 15 October 2026
Delta Electronics targets SOFC pilot production by year-end, partners with Great Taipei Gas on 550kW installation
Delta Electronics showcased its on-site solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power generation solution at Energy Taiwan 2026, alongside its first physical solid-state transformer (SST) product.
Thursday 15 October 2026
2026 Net-Zero Taiwan: Linde LienHwa highlights oxygen combustion, hydrogen solutions for industrial decarbonization
Rising carbon-fee pressure is accelerating efforts to decarbonize Taiwan's energy-intensive industries, prompting Linde LienHwa Industrial Gases Group to promote oxygen-enriched and pure oxygen combustion technologies that can substantially reduce fuel consumption and emissions. At the 2026 Net-Zero Taiwan and Energy Taiwan exhibitions, held October 14–16 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, the company is also highlighting hydrogen applications and energy management solutions to support industrial efficiency and energy resilience.
Wednesday 14 October 2026
CEATEC 2026 showcases physical AI, smart infrastructure
Japan's digital technology innovation expo CEATEC 2026 opened on October 13 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, bringing together 821 companies and organizations from Japan and overseas to showcase Physical AI, smart infrastructure maintenance, and disaster-prevention simulations. The four-day event runs through October 16 and highlights how AI is moving beyond generative tools to control robots and connected devices across industry and daily life.
Wednesday 14 October 2026
TCC wins approval for Europe listing plan
TCC Group Holdings (TCC) shareholders approved a plan on October 13 for subsidiary Cimpor International Holdings to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) and listing on a European securities market. The resolution received 4,287,569,701 votes in favor, representing 94.74% of voting rights represented at the vote, as the company sought to create a new funding channel for its European operations while maintaining Taiwan-based control of the business.
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Linde LienHwa links HaaS ecosystem to drive industrial decarbonization
Industrial gas supplier Linde LienHwa is expanding its industrial decarbonization applications, with oxygen-enriched combustion technology adopted by Taiwan Cement, Walsin Lihwa, Jin Lian Cheng Resources, and LoToun Steel, among other major companies. The technology cuts exhaust volumes and improves combustion efficiency, increasing production capacity by more than 50% and reducing fuel consumption by up to 50%; the company is also joining partners across the logistics, transportation, and hydrogen industries to advance a hydrogen-as-a-service (HaaS) model.
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Grab plays up Singapore roots, rules out Huawei maps in Taiwan as Foodpanda deal nears decision
Southeast Asian super-app Grab is trying to ease concerns in Taiwan about its ties to China as regulators near a decision on its proposed acquisition of Foodpanda's Taiwan business.
Tuesday 13 October 2026
TSMC power plant funding talks still conceptual, says Taipower
Electricity demand from semiconductor manufacturing, memory production, advanced packaging, and server assembly is rising rapidly, fueling reports that Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) is seeking financial contributions from major industrial customers, including TSMC, to support dedicated power plant development.
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Geothermal power too costly for chipmakers? Taiwan's semiconductor industry sees value beyond electricity prices
As geothermal energy prepares to enter Taiwan's semiconductor renewable electricity market, the most immediate question is how much each kilowatt-hour (kWh) will cost compared with solar, wind, and conventional power generation.
Monday 12 October 2026
Taiwan semiconductor industry eyes landmark geothermal power deal exceeding 20MW
Taiwan's geothermal energy market could be approaching a major breakthrough as the semiconductor industry seeks new sources of reliable renewable electricity amid surging AI-driven power demand.
Sunday 11 October 2026
Taiwan eases IFRS sustainability disclosure rules, cutting mandatory scope
Taiwan has relaxed its IFRS sustainability disclosure rules for listed and OTC companies, shrinking the number of firms required to fully comply from an originally planned 1,970 to 560. Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming said more than 70%, or about 1,410 companies, will switch to voluntary disclosure instead.
Thursday 8 October 2026
European carmakers urge delay to battery localization rules
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and European automakers are pressing the European Commission to delay localization rules for EV batteries under the draft Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), warning that Europe's homegrown battery supply chain is still too weak to support the plan. The push comes as ACEA warns that local battery production may fall short of demand, potentially leaving some EVs ineligible for incentives under a rushed law.
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Nan Pao pitches water-based resins as Taiwan textile shipments surge
Nan Pao Resins Chemical used the 2026 Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show to showcase water-based resin products and a broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) platform aimed at textile makers. The company said Taiwan customers have sharply increased adoption of its environmentally friendly water-based resins as technology improvements have narrowed the performance gap with solvent-based products.
Monday 5 October 2026
Climate tech investment cools, but green supply chains support long-term demand
Tighter green supply-chain requirements are driving demand for energy investment and infrastructure, while companies also face the challenge of matching power generation and consumption needs with operating costs and net-zero goals. Although global venture capital markets have entered a correction in recent years and climate tech investment growth has slowed, industry players say sustainability remains a long-term business trend, despite short-term swings, such as geopolitics delaying net-zero timelines.
Friday 2 October 2026
Swancor expands recycled materials, eyes recyclable carbon fiber for drone components
Swancor Holding subsidiary Swancor Regener is jointly exhibiting with Aeraxa Aerospace Technology at the Taichung AI and Smart Manufacturing Show in Taichung, Taiwan, showcasing products and technologies including recycled raw materials, drone structural components, and smart flight-control core modules.
Thursday 1 October 2026
Taiwan aligns green certifications with Japan and EPEAT to speed electronics market entry
Taiwan is moving to align its Green Mark ecolabel with international certification systems in an effort to reduce green trade barriers and shorten time to market for electronics products.
Thursday 1 October 2026
ASE expands smart OSAT push with six university research partnerships
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) held its 11th Automation Industry-Academia Project Results Presentation on September 30, unveiling 12 technology projects developed with six Taiwanese universities as it works to advance smart outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) and digital manufacturing. The projects were designed to support semiconductor factory efficiency, quality control, resilience, and climate adaptation.
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Taiwan upgrades Circular Redesign Center as govt pushes top-down circular economy ecosystem
Taiwan's Resource Circulation Administration (RECA), under the Ministry of Environment, has launched an upgraded version of its Circular Redesign Center, with Environment Minister Peng Chi-Ming outlining plans to build a more comprehensive circular economy ecosystem through a top-down approach.
Tuesday 29 September 2026
LG expands AI data center cooling ties with Microsoft, SK Enmove
LG Electronics has expanded its push into the AI data center cooling market through cooperation with Microsoft, SK Enmove, and overseas heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) partners. The moves come as demand for data center cooling rises with the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure in the US, South Korea, and other markets.
Saturday 26 September 2026
Interview: Taiwan's H2U helps companies manage employee health with AI, eyes third markets with South Korea
When companies discuss ESG, they often emphasize environmental issues and compliance while paying less attention to employee health, a key component of the social dimension, according to Saxon Chen, founder and CEO of Taiwanese digital health technology company H2U Corp.
Thursday 24 September 2026
AUO unveils EPS 2030 blueprint linking sustainability to business value

AUO has set out its EPS 2030 sustainability goals, expanding beyond factory energy saving and carbon reduction to applications including smart mobility, smart healthcare, smart retail, smart manufacturing, and low-carbon digital transformation. The company outlined 31 sustainability targets in total and said it has already achieved all 10 of its 2025 EPS goals, with a 100% completion rate.

Wednesday 23 September 2026
Foxtron maps overseas expansion as customers seek full EV line-up

Foxtron Vehicle Technologies said its overseas expansion is taking shape as exports to New Zealand and Australia enter their final countdown, with a planned Poland factory with ElectroMobility Poland also drawing attention. On September 22, Foxtron Chairman Andy Lee said Europe's strict emissions rules and strong environmental awareness make it a key electric vehicle (EV) market, while localization and shared platforms are central to the company's strategy.

Wednesday 23 September 2026
Taiwan finds way to turn waste LCD glass and road debris into high-value materials
Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is accelerating the commercial deployment of circular material technologies, shifting the focus of the circular economy from basic recycling to high-value upcycling. By targeting waste liquid crystal display (LCD) panels and asphalt pavement milling waste, ITRI has developed nano-porous glass (NaPoGlass) and 100% recycled asphalt concrete technologies, returning previously downcycled industrial waste to high-value supply chains.
Monday 21 September 2026
South Korea-US investment talks stall over commercial viability

South Korea and the US have hit an impasse in final-stage investment talks over commercial viability safeguards, with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung saying that some parts are hard to accept. The deadlock is raising concerns that the months-long negotiations over South Korea's investment plans in the US could collapse.