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Thursday 9 April 2026
Geopolitics and AI is redrawing the global chip packaging landscape
The AI computing boom is reshaping where semiconductors get packaged. Geopolitical pressure and supply chain diversification are pushing capacity well beyond its traditional strongholds...
Thursday 9 April 2026
French President's visit reportedly links Mistral AI with Samsung for AI memory supply talks
French AI startup Mistral AI recently visited Samsung Electronics' campus to discuss collaboration on AI memory solutions. Industry analysts see this move as part of Mistral AI's push...
Thursday 9 April 2026
Taiwan advances quantum computing with AI collab as key strategy
The Taiwanese government has launched the second phase of its quantum research subsidy program, with the National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC) set to build an HPQC...
Thursday 9 April 2026
AI EXPO Taiwan 2026 Sets New Global Benchmark

AI EXPO Taiwan 2026, the premier annual technology event in Asia, concluded with record-breaking success at the Taipei Expo Dome. Organized by DIGITIMES in collaboration...

Wednesday 8 April 2026
Europe's battery ambitions shrink as costs and China's dominance loom

Driven by the rapid shift toward automotive electronics and electrification, Europe moved earlier than the United States to localize lithium...

Wednesday 8 April 2026
Taiwan's Zhen Ding projects AI-driven surge as next-gen platforms hit production

Looking ahead, Taiwan's printed circuit board giant Zhen Ding Technology expects a strong growth trajectory beginning in the second quarter,...

Wednesday 8 April 2026
SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Microsoft and Google on long-term AI memory deals
After Samsung Electronics moved to secure long-term memory supply agreements with major technology companies, rival SK Hynix is now pursuing similar deals with leading artificial intelligence...
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Taiwan warns of Beijing's covert push to poach AI and chip talent

According to the latest report submitted by Taiwan's National Security Bureau to the Legislative Yuan, China is increasingly targeting...

Wednesday 8 April 2026
India reportedly bars Chinese CCTV cameras, turns to Taiwan and Western suppliers
India is moving to phase out Chinese-made internet-connected CCTV cameras and high-speed tollway cameras, citing national security risks, even as it cautiously opens other sectors...
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Commentary: How Taiwan is becoming a strategic partner in America's auto reindustrialization
Recently, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has made a series of unusually high-profile appearances at promotional events for US automakers such as Jeep and Ford. The rare visibility...
Wednesday 8 April 2026
With SpaceBridge, BWant anchors Taiwan's satellite ambitions

As global demand for satellite communications accelerates, Taiwan's role in the supply chain is beginning to shift. On April 2, BWant...

Wednesday 8 April 2026
China export controls spark global InP supply concerns for AI high-speed transmission
Indium phosphide (InP), a critical material for long-distance optical communication, has become essential for AI-driven high-speed data transmission. However, China's export restrictions...
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Humanoid robots drive tactile sensor development as Taiwan firms vie for differentiation
Labor shortages in the service sector are more severe than in manufacturing. This, coupled with its largely unstructured environments, makes it a market urgently keen on adopting AI...
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Karsan Aims for Europe's top5 with Innovative High-tech Products

Karsan, the world's technology-oriented mobility brand in next-generation public transportation, increased its turnover by 11% to 330 million Euros in 2025. Karsan, which...

Tuesday 7 April 2026
Advantech tops US$635 million in 1Q26 revenue on edge AI demand surge

Driven by accelerating real-world deployment of edge AI applications across major global markets, industrial PC (IPC) maker Advantech reported...