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Wednesday 31 December 2025
Hyundai Taiwan distributor sets 2026 sales target as market growth continues
The 2026 Taipei Auto Show will officially open on December 31, with Hyundai Motor's Taiwan general agent Nanyang Industrial projecting Taiwan's new car market to surpass 410,000 units...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Samsung reportedly plans 50% HBM output surge through 2026

Samsung Electronics plans to boost its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production capacity by approximately 50% through late 2026, according...

Wednesday 31 December 2025
TSMC reportedly speeds up Arizona 3nm fab plans as Samsung woos US clients in Texas

According to South Korean media reports and industry sources, TSMC is moving to pull forward the production schedule at its second Arizona...

Wednesday 31 December 2025
South Korean PCB industry faces cost challenges as AI drives raw material prices up
The South Korean printed circuit board (PCB) industry is struggling as soaring gold and copper prices, up 50% and 30% respectively since early 2025, increase production costs. Despite...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Ericsson forecasts 5G to surpass 4G in 2027; Taiwan nears 2 years of 5G SA rollout
Global 5G penetration is expected to overtake 4G in 2027 to become the dominant network technology, according to the latest Mobility Report from Ericsson. In addition to this pivotal...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Taiwan OSATs boost spending as CoWoS supply tightens

Taiwan's leading semiconductor assembly and test providers are launching record capital spending programs to expand advanced packaging...

Wednesday 31 December 2025
Taipower chairman calls for AI data centers near power sources as demand surges
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is triggering unprecedented electricity demand, placing Taiwan's power grid under growing strain. Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) Chairman Wen-sheng...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Mitsubishi launches XForce in Taiwan, confirms EV partnership with Foxtron
Yulon Motor Group's subsidiaries China Motor (CMC) and Yulon Nissan Motor are showcasing new car models at the Taipei Auto Show, which runs from December 31 to January 4 at the Taipei...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Toyota and Hotai Motor unveil multiple new models at 2026 Taipei Auto Show
Toyota Motor and its Taiwan distributor Hotai Motor introduced several refreshed and new models at the 2026 Taipei Auto Show, emphasizing diverse powertrains as their core strategy...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Taiwan safety tests award five stars to a single vehicle
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) released the Taiwan New Car Assessment Program (TNCAP) results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on December 29, 2025, highlighting...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Analysis: America's new 'Manhattan Project' puts AI at the center of power

When the Manhattan Project mobilized the full weight of the American state in 1945 to unlock atomic energy, it revealed something humanity...

Wednesday 31 December 2025
Global carmakers shift gears as BEV boom stalls, Nexperia crisis deepens
In 2025, the global automotive industry faced major structural shifts and geopolitical disruptions. Slowing growth in battery electric vehicles, changes in US EV policies, and chip...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Samsung faces scrutiny over Taiwan probe, denies memory market ties
Samsung Electronics has expanded an internal investigation into alleged employee misconduct at its Taiwan subsidiary, a move the company characterizes as an isolated matter despite...
Tuesday 30 December 2025
TSMC hits its 2nm milestone on schedule as China flexes military muscle
TSMC today announced that its highly anticipated 2nm (N2) technology began volume production in the fourth quarter of 2025, meeting its roadmap targets precisely on schedule.
Tuesday 30 December 2025
ARTERY Tech eyes drones, high-end MCUs before 2026 IPO

Taiwan-based microcontroller supplier ARTERY Technology is sharpening its focus on edge artificial intelligence and drone-related applications...