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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
Commentary: With ChatGPT saying yes to ads, why is Google still on the fence?
OpenAI began testing ads within ChatGPT in the US shortly after Google reaffirmed no ad plans for its Gemini AI, highlighting differing strategies amid generative AI competition. OpenAI...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Why South Korea's new AI law left manufacturing outside core rules
South Korea's artificial intelligence industry is bracing for tighter regulation following the implementation of the AI Basic Act, particularly provisions aimed at protecting personal...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Memory crunch accelerates notebook orders, reshapes 2026 demand

Rising memory prices and persistent supply tightness are prompting PC brands to pull forward notebook orders, disrupting traditional seasonal...

Tuesday 27 January 2026
India, EU strike trade pact as Trump tariffs force global realignment
India and the EU have finalized negotiations on a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), a move hailed as historic by both sides as they navigate strained relations with the US and global...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Samsung, LG turn to RGB Mini-LED as Chinese TV rivals gain ground

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiled new RGB Mini-LED televisions at the CES 2026 trade show, signaling a strategic bet on...

Tuesday 27 January 2026
Microsoft's Maia 200 volumes set to jump more than tenfold from Maia 100 levels, DIGITIMES says
Microsoft introduced Maia 200 on January 27, 2026, its latest in-house AI accelerator, as part of a broader effort to optimize cloud infrastructure for inference-heavy workloads. Analysts...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
AI and localization reshape China's semiconductor supply chain as price hikes arrive
After navigating pandemic tailwinds, US-China conflicts, and tariffs under US President Donald Trump, the global semiconductor and electronics industries are emerging from inventory...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Nvidia pours US$2 billion into CoreWeave for AI infrastructure expansion
Nvidia and cloud computing firm CoreWeave have announced an expanded partnership to build more than 5 gigawatts of AI "factories" by 2030, aiming to support the rapid growth of artificial...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Sanmina reports surge in revenue driven by AI infrastructure expansion
Sanmina announced a robust start to fiscal year 2026, reporting a 59% year-over-year increase in revenue for its first quarter ended December 27, 2025. The company's performance was...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Amazon: AI applications are already pervasive in 2026
Amazon has published its "2026 Global Consumer Trends Report," revealing significant shifts in consumer demand across the US, Europe, and Japan. The report identifies artificial intelligence...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Microsoft launches Maia 200 AI chip, mass production progress draws attention
Microsoft officially introduced its second-generation AI accelerator, Maia 200, on January 27, marking its continued efforts in chip development since 2019. The new chip emphasizes...
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...