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Tuesday 1 July 2025
TPIsoftware, Ho Team Construction partner on Vietnam's first AI-powered carbon audit
As Vietnam prepares to roll out its carbon trading pilot program in 2025, TPIsoftware, a Taiwan-based technology firm, announced a strategic partnership with Ho Team Construction,...
Tuesday 1 July 2025
US semiconductor tariff decision expected by 3Q25, says SAS
Doris Hsu, chairperson of Sino-American Silicon Products Group (SAS), indicated that the US government is likely to take about 90 days to reach a decision regarding semiconductor...
Monday 30 June 2025
Taiwan advances drone self-sufficiency with new industry park in Chiayi
Taiwan is accelerating efforts to build asymmetric drone warfare capabilities by fostering a self-reliant domestic drone supply chain. Alongside military procurement, the government...
Monday 30 June 2025
Canada orders Hikvision to cease local operations
Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly said her government ordered Hikvision Canada to cease all operations in the country and close its business.
Monday 30 June 2025
CATL breaks ground on US$6B Indonesia battery venture
The world's top maker of electric-vehicle batteries broke ground on a US$6 billion battery material ecosystem in Indonesia as the government pushes ahead with commodity downstreaming...
Monday 30 June 2025
India roundup: Taiwanese firm on thin ice over Indian investments
Despite rising investments in India, Taiwanese companies remain cautious, treading carefully as if walking on thin ice.
Saturday 28 June 2025
BYD dials back production as EV price war spirals; CATL sounds alarm
BYD, China's top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is dialing back production and postponing factory expansion as mounting inventory levels and sluggish sales weigh on operations,...
Friday 27 June 2025
As US and Japan expand EUV capabilities, South Korea faces semiconductor setback

As the global race to develop next-generation semiconductor technologies accelerates, the United States and Japan are investing heavily...

Friday 27 June 2025
OpenAI flags Zhipu AI as China's Digital Silk Road enforcer
OpenAI has flagged Chinese startup Zhipu AI as a fast-emerging player in global AI, citing its deep ties with the Chinese government and its expanding role in Beijing's Belt and Road...
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwan enlists Micron to lead central region manufacturing upgrade
Taiwan's government unveiled a plan to transform four central counties into global smart manufacturing hubs, with chipmaker TSMC and memory giant Micron Technology leading smaller...
Friday 27 June 2025
Taiwan chipmakers' caution on India's semiconductor ambitions heightens after Aptos collapse
The bankruptcy of Aptos Technology, a subsidiary of Taiwan Mask Corporation, underscores the cautious approach Taiwanese chipmakers are taking toward India's semiconductor ambitions,...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Japan's METI to introduce cybersecurity guidelines for chipmakers, including TSMC and Rapidus
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is drafting new cybersecurity guidelines for semiconductor manufacturers and is considering making compliance a condition for...
Thursday 26 June 2025
South Korea launches US$1.1 billion GPU program as tech giants vie for AI dominance
South Korea plans to spend about KRW1.5 trillion (US$1.1 billion) on a government-backed GPU program as major technology companies, including Naver and Kakao, compete for participation...
Wednesday 25 June 2025
China's 618 shopping festival fizzles as subsidy impact wanes, IC demand stalls
China's month-long 618 shopping festival ended last week, with supply chain sources viewing it as the final boost from fading government subsidies. While past shopping events often...
Wednesday 25 June 2025
China's 618 shopping fest loses steam as subsidy rules curb promotional tactics
China's annual 618 Shopping Festival delivered weaker sales momentum this year as government subsidy programs curtailed retailers' ability to deploy aggressive pricing strategies,...