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Friday 12 December 2025
King Shing Industrial sets 1H26 start for automated production in Thailand
King Shing Industrial is accelerating its shift into AI-enabled mobility systems while strengthening its core automotive aftermarket business in North America. The Taiwan-based motor...
Friday 12 December 2025
Japan's major banks and corporations back Rapidus with massive financing and new investments
Japan is accelerating its national push to rebuild an advanced semiconductor ecosystem as Rapidus, the country's flagship next-generation chip venture, secures financing from major...
Friday 12 December 2025
TSMC pauses work on second Kumamoto wafer fab amid potential shift to AI chip production
TSMC, through its Japanese subsidiary Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), has halted construction on its second wafer fabrication facility in Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto...
Friday 12 December 2025
Huawei and YMTC expand into South Korea’s consumer SSD market following Micron’s exit

Huawei is moving to capitalize on a tightening consumer solid-state drive (SSD) market in South Korea, introducing new products this month as established...

Friday 12 December 2025
Qisda's Alpha Networks, Hitron back to profit in 3Q25 after two-year slump, signaling market rebound
After two years of industry-wide inventory corrections, Taiwan's networking sector is showing early signs of recovery, with Qisda Group subsidiaries Alpha Networks and Hitron Technologies...
Friday 12 December 2025
Photonics suppliers dominate Taiwan's semiconductor growth rankings on CPO momentum
Silicon photonics is emerging as the strongest growth engine within Taiwan's semiconductor manufacturing sector.
Friday 12 December 2025
Ubiqconn starts fulfilling UAV ground control station orders
Ubiqconn Technology, part of the First International Computer Group, announced that its technical foundation in maritime communications and satellite applications continues to support...
Friday 12 December 2025
EU review of zero-emission car policy sparks clash over Europe’s auto future

The European Union's high-stakes climate battle is approaching a decisive moment. The European Commission is preparing to review its...

Friday 12 December 2025
iPhone strength, Singles' Day surge drive November gains for Taiwan's top three telecoms
Taiwan's leading telecom operators—Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone (FET)—each reported revenue growth for November 2025. The sustained popularity...
Friday 12 December 2025
Samsung reportedly accelerates Pyeongtaek expansion to ramp up HBM4 and 1c DRAM production

Samsung Electronics is reportedly accelerating construction at its Pyeongtaek semiconductor complex to expand production of next-generation...

Friday 12 December 2025
CPO tech and Taiwan player deployment
Commercial operation of CPO is counting down, with the Taiwanese ecosystem actively responding to technical challenges and strengthening its first-mover advantage.
Friday 12 December 2025
Rapidtek subsidiary Asterforge secures satellite integration orders in Europe, US, and SE Asia
Rapidtek Technologies announced that Asterforge, its joint venture established in 2024 with Singapore's satellite-tech startup NuSpace, has successfully entered international markets...
Friday 12 December 2025
China's transformer makers expand capacity in green energy upgrades
The global power equipment supply chain is facing a transformer shortage due to the unrelenting AI data center construction and demand for renewable energy. Delivery times for key...
Friday 12 December 2025
Taiwan weighs nuclear restart as solar sector hits regulatory roadblocks
Taiwan has set a goal for 30% of its energy to come from renewable sources by 2030, but the solar power sector is encountering mounting policy and public pressure that could slow...
Friday 12 December 2025
Why replicating Taiwan's science park ecosystem in Arizona is harder than it looks
Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, which produces over 60% of the world's chips, faces growing pressure to expand overseas amid rising geopolitical tensions. Gudeng Precision Industrial,...