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Friday 7 March 2025
Toray to establish Taiwan R&D centers for semiconductor partnerships
Leading Japanese fiber material maker Toray announced plans for new investments on March 3, 2025, which will see the establishment of Toray Taiwan Technical Centers (TTTC) in Taipei's...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan retail giant's info arm unveils versatile Lumine AI service suite for SMEs
As part of its business transformation efforts, President Information Corp (PIC), a subsidiary of Taiwan's Uni-President retail conglomerate, has launched the Lumine AI service suite...
Friday 7 March 2025
Chelic anticipates growth amid rising industrial automation demand
The global trend of industrial automation, coupled with rising labor costs and the need for greater production efficiency, is driving strong demand for robotics and automotive components...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwanese leaders offer mixed reactions on TSMC's US expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading chipmaker, has drawn global attention with its massive US$165 billion investment to establish and expand factories...
Friday 7 March 2025
TSMC's US$100 billion expansion: political capital or sunk cost?
TSMC is committing an additional US$100 billion to the US, funding three wafer fabs, two advanced packaging plants, and an R&D center. While framed as a business decision, the...
Friday 7 March 2025
TSMC's US investment highlights Taiwan's equipment dependency
Taiwan has historically attained significant self-sufficiency in panel production equipment and materials; however, its self-sufficiency in semiconductor equipment and materials is...
Friday 7 March 2025
Between Washington and Taipei, TSMC aims to avert being strapped with Intel rescue
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei recently held a press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House, announcing an additional investment of US$100 billion in the US. Shortly...
Friday 7 March 2025
KYEC sees advanced testing growth momentum; building new factory in US possible
King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) remains upbeat about advanced testing demand for AI and HPC chips and has not ruled out the possibility of establishing a factory in the US.
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan data center operators evaluate satellite communications for backup
Recent cases of submarine cable disconnections off the coast of Taiwan have raised concerns about national security, prompting Internet data center (IDCs) operators to mull the feasibility...
Friday 7 March 2025
TSMC invests more in US, raising concerns; Premier insists it supports Taiwan and global interests
TSMC has attracted global attention by announcing a new investment plan of US$100 billion at the White House. A portion of the Taiwanese public is apprehensive that this could result...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan machine tool industry may see double-digit growth in 2025
After reaching a new low in 2024, key players in Taiwan's machine tool industry believe demand will rebound in 2025 and may even see double-digit growth.
Friday 7 March 2025
How China views TSMC's US investment
TSMC's recent announcement of an additional US$100 billion investment in US manufacturing has sparked sharp criticism from Beijing. Chinese media and government officials frame the...
Friday 7 March 2025
AI and machinery to drive next industrial revolution
The 2025 Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) began on March 3, co-organized by TAITRA and TAMI. Notable attendees included President William Lai and foreign diplomats...
Thursday 6 March 2025
C.C. Wei responds to Trump's call to end CHIPS Act funding: TSMC asks only for fairness
TSMC's announcement of an additional US$100 billion investment in the US, including three new wafer fabs, two advanced packaging facilities, and a major R&D team center, has sparked...
Thursday 6 March 2025
C.C. Wei explains TSMC's $100B US expansion while Taiwan President Lai dismisses Trump pressure
The chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), C. C. Wei, recently announced a US$100 billion expansion investment at the White House, drawing significant attention...