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Tuesday 20 January 2026
Taiwan ramps up semiconductor research while US chip relocation debate rages on
Following the conclusion of tariff negotiations between Taiwan and the US, both sides have presented differing interpretations: Taiwan's Executive Yuan has expressed satisfaction with...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
AI server watch: AI servers lift Taiwan supply chain broadly in 2025, gains center on ODM/EMS, cooling, optical
Taiwan's AI server supply chain delivered broad-based growth in 2025, fueled by surging generative AI and cloud data center spending, but the biggest gains clustered around two areas:...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Micron's DRAM licensing to Powerchip reshapes DDR4 supply
After more than two months of negotiations, Micron has signed an exclusive letter of intent (LOI) with Powerchip, agreeing to acquire the latter's 12-inch wafer fab (P5) in Tongluo,...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
HTC accelerates AI glasses ecosystem with AR roadmap and China-focused LLM partnerships
Taiwan's HTC Corporation is rapidly expanding its AI glasses ecosystem following the debut of its first AI eyewear, Vive Eagle, as it scales distribution, deepens AI partnerships,...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
AI bubble concerns ease with Taiwan's IT sector-driven economic growth
Nvidia Corporation's market value has surged to US$4.5 trillion amid the expansion of the AI industry, overtaking Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...
Monday 19 January 2026
Taiwan-US tariff pact sets stage for machinery industry recovery, currency challenge persists
The recent Taiwan-US tariff agreement, establishing a reciprocal 15% tariff rate under the most-favored-nation (MFN) principle without stacking, marks a significant development for...
Monday 19 January 2026
Taiwan carves robotics niche as humanoids proliferate
"Physical AI"—the fusion of artificial intelligence with machines that move, sense, and act in the real world—emerged as a defining theme at CES 2026, where Chinese robotics...
Monday 19 January 2026
US-Taiwan trade pact clears path for tech supply chain hubs in America
The US and Taiwan have reached a trade breakthrough that lowers reciprocal tariffs to 15% and applies most-favored-nation treatment without stacking, creating new momentum for Taiwanese...
Monday 19 January 2026
US-Taiwan investment MOU brings clarity on future auto tariffs
After months of negotiation, the United States and Taiwan have reached a provisional breakthrough in their tariff talks, signing a memorandum of understanding on investment cooperation...
Monday 19 January 2026
Global power grids emerge as strategic choke points in AI and industrial competition race
The escalating global energy transition and intensifying industrial rivalry have elevated power infrastructure security to a national defense-level strategic concern, with a focus...
Monday 19 January 2026
Yageo implements chip resistor price increase amid rising precious metal costs
Yageo, a major Taiwanese manufacturer of passive components, has informed customers it will raise prices on specific chip resistors (R-Chip) products starting February 1, citing escalating...
Monday 19 January 2026
Weekly news roundup: memory shortages, packaging power, TSMC's global pivot
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories of the week of January 12-18, 2026.
Monday 19 January 2026
US-Taiwan defense ties deepen by 15% tariff cap
After securing a 15% tariff cap, the next step is to examine future directions of US-Taiwan bilateral cooperation. Aside from establishing models to help Taiwanese companies enter...
Monday 19 January 2026
Commentary: TSMC drives tariff talks as Taiwan eyes 40% chip capacity shift to US
After months of trade negotiations, Taiwan and the US have finalized a reciprocal tariff agreement that lowers rates to 15% without stacking most-favored-nation (MFN) tariffs. The...
Monday 19 January 2026
Commentary: US and Taiwan finalize tariff deal, securing favorable terms for semiconductor exports

The US and Taiwan have formally concluded a tariff agreement that sets a 15% rate on covered goods, alongside a sweeping package of Taiwanese...