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Thursday 28 August 2025
Taiwan smartphone market gains momentum from new product launches in July
Despite challenges such as high market penetration, extended replacement cycles, tariffs, and inflation, Taiwan's smartphone market saw July shipments rebound above 400,000 units...
Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea's industrial giants eye SMR solutions for energy security
During his visit to South Korea, Microsoft founder Bill Gates met with President Lee Jae-myung and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to explore business cooperation in small modular...
Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea emerges as drone industry contender amid de-China trends
As geopolitical factors and the demand for technological sovereignty shake up the global drone industry, South Korean drone companies are now emerging as alternatives to Chinese manufacturers,...
Thursday 28 August 2025
EU seeks US tariff cuts, but may come with regulatory price

The European Union (EU) is seeking to reduce tariffs on vehicles exported to the US, aiming to lower the rate to 15%. However, to secure...

Thursday 28 August 2025
As AI agents enter workplace, Workday advocates human-centered management
Workday, a leading enterprise human resources and finance cloud platform, is marking its third year in Taiwan. Workday Taiwan country manager Bond Hui cited recent survey results...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Micron CEO reportedly meets Samsung's MX division head, bolstering grip on Galaxy's DRAM supply
Micron is tightening its grip on Samsung's flagship smartphone supply chain, even as the South Korean tech giant works to steady its own memory production business.
Thursday 28 August 2025
Youngwoo DSP secures display equipment contract with Samsung Display Vietnam
South Korean display inspection equipment company Youngwoo DSP has signed a supply contract with Samsung Display Vietnam (SDV) valued at KRW17.9 billion (approx. US$13.2 million)...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Silicon Valley advanced manufacturing tech startup Arris Composites strengthens production in Taiwan
Cutting-edge manufacturing tech startup Arris Composites from Silicon Valley is leveraging innovative processes and materials science as its core driving force by establishing the...
Thursday 28 August 2025
TEL says no data leak after ex-employee indicted in Taiwan for alleged TSMC 2nm tech theft
Taiwan has indicted a former TSMC engineer for allegedly leaking 2nm technology to benefit Tokyo Electron (TEL). TEL said it regrets the case, found no evidence of data leaks, and...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Japan expected to advance legacy semiconductor, LCD production transfer to India
Japan and India are accelerating plans to relocate production of legacy semiconductor and LCD technologies to India, aiming to reduce dependence on China and strengthen economic se...
Thursday 28 August 2025
CHT calls for public-private partnership to build sovereign AI with localized data and supply chains
As the global AI wave accelerates, the concept of sovereign AI is moving to the forefront. At a recent event, Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) Chairman Alex C. C. Chien emphasized that Taiwan...
Thursday 28 August 2025
BenQ’s quiet comeback: inside Taiwanese tech firm’s second act

In 2005, Taiwanese electronic company BenQ—then operating under its parent company Qisda—was riding high as the world's fourth-largest...

Thursday 28 August 2025
Taiwanese tech firms, led by TSMC, pursue global investments to enhance operations and manage currency risks
The Department of Investment Review within Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has approved five investments by Taiwanese technology firms involving overseas capital injections...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Taiwan prosecutors indict three over TSMC trade secret theft for overseas use
Taiwan prosecutors have formally indicted three individuals for allegedly stealing core national semiconductor trade secrets from TSMC, the country's leading chipmaker, for potential...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Samsung is reportedly considering a stake in Intel to boost chip packaging and challenge TSMC

Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering a strategic investment in Intel to strengthen its foundry business, according to South...