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Monday 26 January 2026

Power transmission efficiency shapes future of AI computing and regional competitiveness

As global investment in generative AI accelerates, the critical bottleneck is shifting from advanced processor manufacturing to the availability and efficiency of power transmission...

Monday 26 January 2026

Pegatron aims for growth in AI servers and automotive sectors amid market challenges

Pegatron is intensifying efforts in its AI servers business and expanding new ventures to sustain growth, according to statements from Co-CEO Gary Cheng. The company expects double-digit...

Monday 26 January 2026

iPhone 17 high-end model demand exceeds expectations as Taiwanese carriers struggle to meet supply

The iPhone 17 series has been on the market for over a quarter, yet Taiwan's telecom channels still face significant shortages of high-end models. A check on local carrier websites...

Monday 26 January 2026

Analysis: Tariff talks spark fears of low-cost imports and origin washing in Taiwan auto sector

Taiwan's Trade Representative Jen-ni Jenny confirmed that ongoing Taiwan-US trade negotiations have reached a critical point, with the US explicitly pressing for "full market access"...

Sunday 25 January 2026

South Korea advances OLED and PeLED with higher efficiency and longer perovskite lifespan

The display industry, evolving from LCD to OLED, now faces cost and performance bottlenecks, driving focus on new emissive materials and novel form factors. South Korean research teams...

Sunday 25 January 2026

Fan motor demand drives growth for Taiwan analog chip makers

As 2026 begins, demand for fan motors remains strong. On top of continued cooling needs driven by cloud servers, new fan upgrade and increased usage requirements are emerging across...

Saturday 24 January 2026

US-Taiwan tariff deal masks deeper semiconductor geopolitics

While the recent announcement that the US will lower tariffs on Taiwanese exports from 20% to 15% was welcomed by officials in Taipei as a diplomatic...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Taiwan drone alliance sets US FCC certification in sight

Taiwan's Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance has expanded to more than 260 member companies as it steps up efforts to capture overseas demand, with securing...

Saturday 24 January 2026

European automakers face US-China squeeze as South America emerges as key buffer

European car manufacturers are confronting a complex geopolitical and economic dilemma that threatens their global competitiveness. Increasing tariffs and unpredictable policies in...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Taiwanese optics industry poised to reshape automotive electronics amid autonomous driving boom

As the automotive sector pivots toward autonomous driving technologies, Taiwan's optics industry is rapidly evolving from a consumer electronics supplier into a critical player in...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Mercedes-Benz Taiwan poised for price adjustments following anticipated US tariff reductions amid trade talks

As Taiwan-US tariff negotiations near finalization, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan signals potential vehicle price reductions on US-made models, reflecting prospective customs duty cuts. The...

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...

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