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Friday 13 March 2026

Flytech extends momentum in Europe and US, evaluates key component substitution

Flytech surpassed NT$5 billion (approx. US$160 million) in 2025 revenue while improving margins, and plans to pivot from a hardware supplier toward a solutions and services provider...

Friday 13 March 2026

Tesla AI chip delay pushes South Korean NPU startup DeepX back six months

Tesla's next-generation AI processor schedule change has disrupted Samsung Electronics' foundry timelines, delaying mass-production plans for South Korean startup DeepX's next AI accelerator...

Friday 13 March 2026

APMIC's US$7 million Series A financing could accelerate on-premise private AI small model adoption

APMIC announced it completed a US$7 million Series A financing round led primarily by Pasadena-based private equity fund AIPO, with participation from companies including Trend Mic...

Friday 13 March 2026

Smart City Summit & Expo broadens scope with AI city pavilion, robotics and virtual power plants

The Smart City Summit & Expo and Net Zero City Expo will open next week across Taipei and Kaohsiung, maintaining a dual-city format for 2026 and expanding its focus from net zero...

Friday 13 March 2026

MicroIP eyes European expansion, spotlights unmanned vehicles at Embedded World 2026

ASIC vendor MicroIP showcased its AIVO visual algorithm technology, CATS chip solutions, and numerous EDA tools from affiliate Arculus at Embedded World 2026. The company highlighted...

Friday 13 March 2026

Chip material prices double, compound semiconductor supply chain on alert

The Middle East conflict is raising concerns over global energy supply and driving sharp increases in semiconductor material costs. Compound...

Friday 13 March 2026

Acerpure expands in India with new AC line aimed at hot, energy-conscious market

Acerpure has introduced a new range of air conditioners in New Delhi as it moves to deepen its presence in India's home appliance sector, riding rising demand driven by soaring summer...

Friday 13 March 2026

USITC Section 337 investigation could reshape Taiwan's auto parts industry

On March 10, 2026, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) announced the launch of a Section 337 investigation targeting 20 automotive parts manufacturers across Taiwan, China,...

Friday 13 March 2026

Middle East turmoil disrupts South Korean SME exports, stokes chip supply concerns

Escalating instability in the Middle East stemming from the Iran crisis is disrupting South Korean exporters and raising concerns about potential supply chain risks for the country's...

Friday 13 March 2026

Taiwanese chipmakers target drone market at Embedded World 2026

Unmanned vehicles, including military and commercial drones, drew strong attention at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. Compared...

Friday 13 March 2026

Wistron boosts investments in Taiwan and US to expand AI server capacity

Wistron announced plans to increase investments by up to NT$1.82 billion (approx. US$57.13 million) to improve buildings and acquire equipment for its Hsinchu facility in Taiwan, in...

Friday 13 March 2026

South Korea passes US$350 billion investment act to anchor Korea-US strategic partnership

South Korea's National Assembly approved the Special Act on Investment in the US on March 12, 2026, authorizing US$350 billion in strategic investments and creating a state-backed...

Friday 13 March 2026

Exclusive: Inside GlobalFoundries CEO's stealth Taiwan blitz: wafer deals, not a UMC takeover

Tim Breen, who became GlobalFoundries' CEO in 2025, reportedly led a senior delegation to Taiwan this week for a five-day visit. The group held intensive meetings with supply chain...

Friday 13 March 2026

Taiwan PCB output reaches $43B in 2025, TPCA says

The Taiwan Printed Circuit Board Association (TPCA) held its annual member meeting, where chairman Lawrence Chang announced projections for the industry through 2026. The announcement...

Friday 13 March 2026

AW 2026: a reality check for the fully autonomous era

Global headlines may proclaim a fully autonomous era, but AW 2026 told a different story. The show made clear that robots are not yet fully autonomous — a fact obscured by modern...

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