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Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taiwan defends TSMC's US expansion as brain drain fears mount
TSMC is now worth US$1.7 trillion. The chip giant has surpassed Broadcom and Meta to become the world's sixth-largest company. But the milestone has triggered fresh concerns in Tai...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taipower taps Westinghouse for nuclear restart safety checks in the face of AI power surge and net-zero pressures
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has launched autonomous safety inspections for the planned restart of its second and third nuclear power plants, targeting submission of formal reactivation...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
TSMC and Nvidia ignite AI growth, Taiwan supply chain accelerates expansion
With strong demand for AI servers, TSMC—holding the vast majority of AI chip orders—is executing major expansions in advanced process technology and packaging capacity...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
US shows endorsement of Taiwan industry by granting MFN status on Section 232 tariffs, Taiwan officials say
Taiwan's finance minister and central bank governor have welcomed the US promise to extend most-favored-nation treatment under Section 232 tariffs, calling it a strong endorsement...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taiwan's machine tool industry faces pressure; China, Japan, and South Korea still struggle, even with price edge
The removal of US tariffs on Taiwan's machine tools has leveled the playing field with major competitors Japan and South Korea, offering some relief to the industry. However, while...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Column: From black-and-white TVs to AI chips, Taiwan's export leadership continues
Taiwan's information and communications technology (ICT) sector—dominated by the semiconductor industry and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)—accounted for 65.2%...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Samsung doubles down on Galaxy A as Chinese brands take half the market
Samsung Electronics said on January 26, 2025, that it will launch its new Galaxy A07 5G smartphone in Taiwan, aiming to lift shipment momentum in the mass-market segment.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taiwan's auto suppliers race to capitalize on 15% US tariff breakthrough
Taiwan has obtained a preferential tariff rate of 15% on automotive parts under the US' Section 232 policy, prompting swift action from domestic suppliers to capitalize on improved...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Trump's 25% tariff move against South Korea paints hard line on unratified trade deals

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a steep tariff hike on South Korean imports Monday, plunging Seoul into political chaos and delivering a stark...

Tuesday 27 January 2026
AI-driven power demand tests Taiwan's grid resilience amid global gas turbine and transformer shortages
Taiwan's electricity demand is entering a new phase of sustained growth, driven by AI, semiconductors, and high-tech manufacturing. While the government accelerates grid resilience...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Analysis: Why Foxconn and Hotai are targeting Japan's toughest market
Taiwan's industrial heavyweights are moving into Japan's commercial vehicle market with a level of ambition and visibility rarely seen before.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taiwan aims for industrial-grade quantum computing within 5 years
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent highlighted at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland that 97% of advanced chips are produced in Taiwan, warning that any blockade...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
TSMC's capex surprise reveals blind spots in semiconductor forecasting
TSMC's recently announced capex surpassed market expectations by US$6 billion to US$8 billion, driven by factors that analysts had previously overlooked, DIGITIMES analyst Luke Lin...
Monday 26 January 2026
Taiwan firms face defense market barriers despite US tariff cut
The US decision to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% signals deeper cooperation in semiconductors, defense, and AI. However, Taiwanese firms still face high barriers entering tightly...
Monday 26 January 2026
AI power crunch drives Taiwan's trillion-dollar energy infrastructure upgrade
The artificial intelligence boom is creating an unprecedented energy crisis. As AI data centers proliferate worldwide, electricity demand is surging faster than supply can keep pace,...