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Friday 15 May 2026

Samsung shields chip lines as union sticks to strike plan

Samsung Electronics has reportedly begun pre-emptive production adjustments at its semiconductor facilities as its labor union sticks...

Friday 15 May 2026

TSMC to trim Vanguard International stake to 19% in block trade

TSMC said Thursday it plans to sell up to 152 million common shares of Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) to institutional investors through a block trade, reducing its stake...

Friday 15 May 2026

Delta Electronics chair warns RE100 delays could risk Taiwan's global tech orders amid green power shortage

Delta Electronics Chairman Ping Cheng has warned that companies failing to meet RE100 targets risk losing orders as global customers intensify demands for renewable energy compliance...

Friday 15 May 2026

Maserati turns to Huawei as China's EV power expands into luxury cars

In a move that underscores both the desperation of legacy luxury brands and the growing confidence of China's electric-vehicle (EV) industry, Huawei is reportedly in advanced talks...

Friday 15 May 2026

Taiwan industry maintains support for non-China supply chain push despite drone budget setback

Taiwan's legislature recently passed the final version of a special defense budget totaling NT$780 billion (approx. US$24.75 billion), but drone-related funding was not approved. The...

Friday 15 May 2026

Broadcom loses South Korea appeal over fine for alleged coercive Samsung supply deal

Broadcom lost its appeal in South Korea on May 13, 2026, when the Seoul High Court upheld a KRW191 billion (approx. US$130 million) fine for allegedly coercing Samsung Electronics...

Friday 15 May 2026

Panel makers cool in April 2026, pivot to CPO and FOPLP

After the early pull-forward effect from customers began to fade, Taiwan's panel makers have started to show signs of slower operating momentum. Weaker demand for consumer electronics...

Friday 15 May 2026

Samsung strike risk lifts memory spot prices as supply risks mount

Samsung Electronics' escalating labor dispute is adding fresh uncertainty to the memory market, with spot prices moving higher as South...

Friday 15 May 2026

US-China ties shift toward balancing tech pressure with controlled competition

The US is signaling a shift toward constrained high-intensity competition with China, seeking to preserve technological advantage while creating mechanisms to allow limited economic...

Friday 15 May 2026

Analysis: Europe embraces Chinese EVs while North America loses momentum

Despite persistent uncertainty in the global economy, volatility in energy markets is accelerating a structural shift in the auto industry. New data released May 13 by the consultancy...

Friday 15 May 2026

Quanta hits record revenue but margin pays the price for AI server ramp

Quanta posted record revenue and earnings per share for the first quarter of 2026, but gross margin collapsed as the company absorbed costs tied to a rapid shift into high-priced GPU-based...

Friday 15 May 2026

TCL tightens grip on Guangzhou LCD hub, unleashes US$4 billion OLED expansion

China's TCL Technology is deepening its control over its Guangzhou display manufacturing base while accelerating OLED investment, reflecting its broader push to cement a leading position...

Friday 15 May 2026

InP compound semiconductors break AI power and bandwidth barriers

Indium phosphide (InP) and other compound semiconductors are taking on a bigger role as demand rises for highly efficient light emission and ultra-high-frequency transmission. Their...

Friday 15 May 2026

Etron chair warns of US-South Korea alliance threatening Taiwan's chip industry

Memory industry profits have surged, and Samsung Electronics recently posted earnings that exceeded TSMC's revenue for the first quarter of 2026, underscoring memory's rise as a strategic...

Friday 15 May 2026

Chunghwa Telecom expands satellite ambitions across multiple orbits

The global satellite industry is entering what many executives and analysts describe as a historic turning point, as telecommunications operators increasingly integrate satellite connectivity...

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