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Saturday 24 January 2026
US-Taiwan tariff deal masks deeper semiconductor geopolitics

While the recent announcement that the US will lower tariffs on Taiwanese exports from 20% to 15% was welcomed by officials in Taipei as a diplomatic...

Saturday 24 January 2026
Taiwan drone alliance sets US FCC certification in sight
Taiwan's Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance has expanded to more than 260 member companies as it steps up efforts to capture overseas demand, with securing...
Saturday 24 January 2026
Taiwanese optics industry poised to reshape automotive electronics amid autonomous driving boom
As the automotive sector pivots toward autonomous driving technologies, Taiwan's optics industry is rapidly evolving from a consumer electronics supplier into a critical player in...
Saturday 24 January 2026
Mercedes-Benz Taiwan poised for price adjustments following anticipated US tariff reductions amid trade talks
As Taiwan-US tariff negotiations near finalization, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan signals potential vehicle price reductions on US-made models, reflecting prospective customs duty cuts. The...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan's tech industry pushes govt on green energy supply and costs
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) convened its 19th committee meeting on January 21, 2026, bringing together senior executives from leading tech companies to...
Friday 23 January 2026
15% relief without reassurance: Taiwan's auto industry after the tariff talks
As the initial results of trade negotiations between Taiwan and the US emerged in early 2026, a long-standing cloud over Taiwan's industrial sector appeared, at least briefly, to lift...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan electronics makers lay out strategy for a shifting global economy
The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) held its annual year-end banquet on the evening of January 21, 2026, as industry leaders and senior government...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan reveals NT$1.25 trillion defense plan, targets 200,000-drone force

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has released select non-classified details of a special military procurement package totaling NT$1.25...

Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-US tariff agreement expected to boost machine tool industry's global growth and reshape market dynamics
Taiwan and the US have reached an agreement on a reciprocal 15% tariff for machine tools, eliminating stacked tariffs, a move anticipated to invigorate the sector in early 2026 after...
Friday 23 January 2026
Compal chair celebrates 50 years with Kinpo Group amid Taiwan's demographic concerns
At a year-end banquet on January 22, 2026, Kinpo Group president Rock Hsu paid tribute to Compal Electronics chairman Ray Chen, who is celebrating 50 years with the group ahead of...
Friday 23 January 2026
China and Vietnam remain key manufacturing hubs even as US tariffs reshape Taiwanese investment
Despite the impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwanese companies continue to view China and Vietnam as vital manufacturing and investment destinations due to their...
Friday 23 January 2026
E Ink Holdings advances electronic shelf labels amid global smart retail growth
Taiwan-based E Ink Holdings is scaling up production of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) as global retailers accelerate adoption. With deployments expanding across the US and Europe,...
Friday 23 January 2026
Qisda's US$101 million investment in Eastech signals push into high-value acoustic industry
Taiwan's Qisda Corporation has announced a strategic investment of approximately NT$3.2 billion (US$101 million) to acquire a 35% stake in Eastech Holdings, a leading global manufacturer...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-US semiconductor pact's financing details spark interpretation issues with broader industrial implications
Taiwan and the US have agreed to reduce tariffs and grant Taiwan most-favored-nation status under Section 232 for semiconductors and related products. However, a major issue has arisen...
Friday 23 January 2026
Rayzher restructures to boost global expansion and innovation in high-tech gas supply
Rayzher Industrial, a leader in high-tech gas supply systems, approved organizational restructuring and senior management changes at its board meeting on January 22. The company established...