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Monday 18 May 2026
South Korea's A2Z bets on autonomous buses as Waymo, Baidu's Apollo Go dominate robotaxi race

As Waymo in the US and Baidu's Apollo Go in China expand robotaxi services on public roads, South Korea's autonomous-driving industry...

Monday 18 May 2026
Apple Watch blood pressure alerts drive TASC demand as 2026 redesign looms
Apple has added a new high blood pressure notification feature to Apple Watch, sharpening the device's health-management appeal. Market watchers expect a major redesign of high-end...
Monday 18 May 2026
Hiwin doubles robotics revenue share in 1Q26 on semiconductor automation demand
Taiwan precision motion-control leader Hiwin Technologies is accelerating growth on the back of semiconductor automation and robotics demand, with robot-related products emerging as...
Monday 18 May 2026
Hehui Electronics targets breakeven in 2026 as robotics, in-vehicle systems, and smart manufacturing expand
Hehui Electronics said it expected operations to improve in 2026 as new business in robotics, smart in-vehicle systems, and smart manufacturing gained traction following product demonstrations...
Monday 18 May 2026
China's car market enters a brutal shakeout
China's auto market is entering a far more difficult phase. Domestic demand has slowed sharply, and for many carmakers the industry increasingly resembles a road with no visible end...
Monday 18 May 2026
Taiwan firms seek tax breaks for AI compute center bids
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has revealed that three applicants have submitted bids for its AI compute center BOO (build-own-operate) program, which closed on May 14,...
Monday 18 May 2026
Asus leverages manufacturing expertise and memory supply edge to grow its South Korean server business
Asus is accelerating its push into the server market in South Korea, leveraging its manufacturing prowess, long-term ties with major memory makers, and flexible design and supply strategies...
Monday 18 May 2026
Swancor and RobiChip partner to bring advanced packaging into robots and drones
Swancor Holding and RobiChip Technology announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of advanced packaging materials and heterogeneous chip system integration in robots,...
Monday 18 May 2026
As AI redraws chip industry, TSMC faces its first real rivals
The global map of semiconductor manufacturing is beginning to shift. For years, the market for advanced chip production was dominated almost entirely by TSMC. But the rise of artificial...
Monday 18 May 2026
Taiwan ICT firms push global AI supply chain expansion with TEEMA Science Park 3.0
Taiwan's information and communications technology (ICT) sector has reinforced its central role in the global artificial intelligence supply chain and unveiled an overseas expansion...
Monday 18 May 2026
Samsung and union enter new round of talks ahead of planned strike
Samsung Electronics and its labor union in South Korea began a new round of negotiations on May 18, days before a planned strike that could bring its chip plants to a halt. The talks...
Monday 18 May 2026
Taiwan sends largest-ever drone delegation to Xponential 2026 as US eyes edge computing
Taiwan assembled its largest-ever delegation for the "Taiwan Pavilion" at the Xponential 2026 exhibition co-hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI),...
Monday 18 May 2026
China's disposable car model reshapes global supply chains
At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, China's shift toward "disposable cars" carries global repercussions: faster refresh cycles could reshape vehicle lifespans, aftermarket ecosystems, and...
Monday 18 May 2026
Taiwanese electronics firms poised to benefit as Western automakers localize E/E sourcing
Taiwanese electronics firms are poised to become key suppliers for Western automakers' next-generation vehicle electronics, with a wave of RFQs expected to convert into mass-production...
Monday 18 May 2026
DIGITIMES Insight: Intel and AMD diverge as TSMC prepares price hikes
Global server markets may shift as DIGITIMES analyst Luke Lin says Intel's revenue gains stem largely from price rises while AMD posts stronger shipment-led growth. TSMC plans another...