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Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan's tech industry pushes govt on green energy supply and costs
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) convened its 19th committee meeting on January 21, 2026, bringing together senior executives from leading tech companies to...
Friday 23 January 2026
15% relief without reassurance: Taiwan's auto industry after the tariff talks
As the initial results of trade negotiations between Taiwan and the US emerged in early 2026, a long-standing cloud over Taiwan's industrial sector appeared, at least briefly, to lift...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan electronics makers lay out strategy for a shifting global economy
The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) held its annual year-end banquet on the evening of January 21, 2026, as industry leaders and senior government...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan reveals NT$1.25 trillion defense plan, targets 200,000-drone force

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has released select non-classified details of a special military procurement package totaling NT$1.25...

Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-US tariff agreement expected to boost machine tool industry's global growth and reshape market dynamics
Taiwan and the US have reached an agreement on a reciprocal 15% tariff for machine tools, eliminating stacked tariffs, a move anticipated to invigorate the sector in early 2026 after...
Friday 23 January 2026
Compal chair celebrates 50 years with Kinpo Group amid Taiwan's demographic concerns
At a year-end banquet on January 22, 2026, Kinpo Group president Rock Hsu paid tribute to Compal Electronics chairman Ray Chen, who is celebrating 50 years with the group ahead of...
Friday 23 January 2026
BOE production issues with iPhone OLED create opening for South Korean suppliers
China's major panel maker BOE continues to struggle with OLED production for Apple's iPhones, with the problem unresolved since late 2025. During this period, Samsung Display (SDC)...
Friday 23 January 2026
China and Vietnam remain key manufacturing hubs even as US tariffs reshape Taiwanese investment
Despite the impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwanese companies continue to view China and Vietnam as vital manufacturing and investment destinations due to their...
Friday 23 January 2026
E Ink Holdings advances electronic shelf labels amid global smart retail growth
Taiwan-based E Ink Holdings is scaling up production of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) as global retailers accelerate adoption. With deployments expanding across the US and Europe,...
Friday 23 January 2026
Tesla's BEV moat erodes as Europe's legacy depth meets China's digital speed
In 2025, Tesla's EV market share declined as Volkswagen's BEV sales surged in Europe, while Xiaomi aggressively expanded in China, challenging Tesla's position in that market. Tesla's...
Friday 23 January 2026
Qisda's US$101 million investment in Eastech signals push into high-value acoustic industry
Taiwan's Qisda Corporation has announced a strategic investment of approximately NT$3.2 billion (US$101 million) to acquire a 35% stake in Eastech Holdings, a leading global manufacturer...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwan-US semiconductor pact's financing details spark interpretation issues with broader industrial implications
Taiwan and the US have agreed to reduce tariffs and grant Taiwan most-favored-nation status under Section 232 for semiconductors and related products. However, a major issue has arisen...
Friday 23 January 2026
Samsung foundry ramps up utilization as Tesla orders near
Samsung Electronics' foundry division is expected to increase factory utilization to the 60%–70% range this year as the company focuses on improving profitability ahead of large-scale...
Friday 23 January 2026
Rayzher restructures to boost global expansion and innovation in high-tech gas supply
Rayzher Industrial, a leader in high-tech gas supply systems, approved organizational restructuring and senior management changes at its board meeting on January 22. The company established...
Friday 23 January 2026
Taiwanese industry views US investment positively as Taiwan seeks win-win trade deal
At the Davos 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that he secured US$18 trillion in investment commitments within his first year back in office, significantly exceeding the US$1...