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Monday 20 January 2025
China's 'Starlink' ambitions face multiple challenges in LEO satellite race
Qianfan Constellation, often referred to as China's version of Starlink, has announced its plans to deploy 13,904 low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites by 2030. The project, while ambitious,...
Thursday 16 January 2025
China advances Beidou capabilities with latest satellite launch
The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology successfully launched the Smart Dragon-3 (Jielong-3) rocket on January 13, 2025, near Haiyang in Shandong province, deploying 10 CentiSpace-01...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Taiwan's Cubesat achieves orbit as B5G satellite project faces delays
The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) achieved a milestone on January 15, 2025, when its self-developed CubeSat, PARUS-T1, successfully entered a 515-kilometer low-Earth orbit (LEO) aboard...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwan scales back 5G satellite project amid technical hurdles, eyes AI and semiconductor leadership
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) held its 13th committee meeting on January 14, 2025, approving a government technology budget request of NT$180 billion (US$5.44...
Friday 10 January 2025
UMT's LEO satellite segment hits US$7.05 million milestone in 2024
Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) achieved a record revenue of NT$231 million (US$7.05 million) in December 2024, marking a 56 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023...
Friday 10 January 2025
UK-Taiwan tech partnerships deepen as British Representative to Taiwan concludes term
John Dennis, Representative at the British Office in Taipei, will conclude his tenure in February 2025 after serving since December 2020. During his farewell address, Dennis highlighted...
Friday 10 January 2025
PA firm Transcom targets military SSPA market with 1H25 shipment ramp-up
Transcom, a provider of military-grade power amplifiers (PA), has disclosed that its revenue for 2024 reached an all-time high. The company's strong sales performance last year was...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Taiwan prioritizes 3 tech areas for 6G R&D
Taiwan is gearing up for next-generation 6G research and development, with the National Science Council (NSC) prioritizing three sectors in the IMT-2030 framework.
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Taiwan bolsters communication security after Chinese vessel severs undersea cable
A Chinese-owned freighter registered in Cameroon has drawn scrutiny for severing an undersea cable off the coast of northern Taiwan near Keelung Harbor. This latest disruption underscores...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan expands control list on core tech exports to China
Taiwan has implemented comprehensive regulations to prevent the transfer of sensitive technologies, including advanced chips, to mainland China, reinforcing national security and...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Mitsubishi Electric unveils 6th QZSS satellite, advancing smartphone positioning precision to one meter
Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled the sixth satellite in Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) at its Kamakura Works facility. Scheduled for launch by the H3 rocket by the end...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Compeq to begin mass production at new Thailand plant in 1Q25
Taiwan-based tier-1 high-density interconnect (HDI) board maker Compeq Manufacturing has opened its first production base in Southeast Asia located in Thailand. The facility will...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
EU plans US$11 billion in satellites in counter to Musk's Starlink
The European Union is committing to build a EUR10.6 billion (approx. US$11.13 billion) constellation of satellites that will provide the bloc with encrypted global internet connectivity...
Monday 16 December 2024
Compeq sees bright future with LEO expansion and Thai plant launch
Taiwan-based HDI board manufacturer Compeq experienced robust revenue performance in November, driven by the heightened demand for tablets and notebooks, steady shipments of low Earth...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Low-orbit satellite orders surge as UMT speeds up expansion in response
Microwave and millimeter-wave component manufacturer Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) has experienced a sharp surge in demand for low-orbit satellite components, driving a record-high...