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Monday 24 November 2025
Nexperia dispute continues as Wingtech appeals to Dutch government
The turmoil surrounding Nexperia persists as Wingtech, the Chinese parent company of Nexperia, has formally lodged a complaint with the Dutch government, demanding the withdrawal...
Monday 24 November 2025
Japan to become majority stakeholder in Rapidus with JPY100 billion investment
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to invest JPY100 billion (US$671 million) in Rapidus in fiscal 2025, securing a controlling stake as the government accelerates...
Monday 24 November 2025
Memory shortage, US govt shutdown disrupts short-term military-grade notebook growth
The momentum for military-grade products remains steady, but recent volatility stems from two main factors. First, the US government shutdown delayed procurement schedules, and second,...
Monday 24 November 2025
Singapore explores nuclear power potential, collaborates with Europe and US on SMR research
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that the government is studying multiple energy options but needs to carefully evaluate each option due to the country's limited land...
Saturday 22 November 2025
Taiwan fast-tracks Chiayi drone hub to attract global defense firms

Taiwan is accelerating efforts to transform Chiayi's Minsyong district into a national hub for drone research and manufacturing. The National Chung-Shan...

Friday 21 November 2025
Nexperia shockwaves hit auto industry as Europe and Japan slash output

The Dutch government recently suspended its administrative order against Nexperia and returned control of the chipmaker to its Chinese...

Friday 21 November 2025
Taiwan seeks to build its southern 'Silicon Valley' for AI boom
Nvidia's overseas headquarters is expected to be located at a technology park in Taipei, with the city government currently negotiating contract matters concerning the US tech giant's...
Friday 21 November 2025
Taiwan's US$1.4B ambition to build a global drone hub takes flight
Taiwan has approved a multiyear strategy to expand its drone industry and position the country as a key hub in the global democratic drone supply chain. The plan, endorsed during...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Ligitek Electronics to invest in silicon photonics in cleanroom facilities with government support
Taiwan-based LED manufacturer Ligitek Electronics announced plans to enter the silicon photonics (SiPh) sector, investing tens of millions of New Taiwan dollars in cleanroom equipment...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Taiwan vows to protect TSMC 2nm technology from possible leak
The appointment of former TSMC SVP of Corporate Strategy and Development Wei-Jen Lo to a senior position at Intel has raised concerns among legislators over potential trade secret...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Netherlands pauses Nexperia order after China talks, easing auto-chip strain—but not the hard questions
The Netherlands has suspended its ministerial order under the Goods Availability Act concerning Nexperia, signaling a potential easing of tensions with China. The move carries implications...
Wednesday 19 November 2025
China's chip play: A threat more dangerous than rare earths, says Chris Miller
China's rapid advance in legacy semiconductors presents a geopolitical risk that is "more dangerous than rare earths," warns Chip War author and economic historian Chris...
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Nexperia chip disruptions continue to weigh on global automakers
Global automotive supply chains remain under pressure as disruptions linked to Nexperia, a Netherlands-based chipmaker, continue to affect major automakers and suppliers.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Chinese government-backed hackers use AI tool Claude for cyberattacks, but experts question impact
Anthropic, an AI startup, has disclosed that a hacker group supported by the Chinese government has exploited its Claude Code tool to automate cyberattacks on a large scale, reportedly...
Tuesday 18 November 2025
South Korea solar growth lags government target; agrivoltaics seen as key solution
South Korea is seeking to expand renewable energy capacity to 100GW by 2030 as part of its accelerated decarbonization plans, with solar power positioned as a central pillar. Yet...