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Wednesday 28 January 2026

King Yuan Electronics recovers most stolen semiconductor test equipment, strengthens controls

King Yuan Electronics (KYEC), a leading semiconductor testing company, has recovered over 80% of stolen IC test load boards and other equipment after an internal engineer allegedly...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Post-CES 2026: China leads humanoids, South Korea rivals the US

Humanoid robots are the next frontier of embodied intelligence, and CES 2026 was proof that Chinese companies are in the lead. Among the 38 humanoid robot companies that exhibited...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

As China races to localize auto chips, Taiwan locks onto upmarket

In recent years, Chinese companies have significantly increased their investment in automotive semiconductors, aiming to accelerate the development of a domestic supply chain. Yet...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

MediaTek partners with Google, targets US$10 billion ASIC business by 2027

MediaTek's performance in ASICs has been the center of market interest as it continues to heavily invest in Taiwan and North America to break into the cloud AI market. Rumors have...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Ministry of Economic Affairs Launches 2026 Best AI Awards

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) officially announced the launch of the 2026 Best AI Awards during a press conference held on January 20, 2026. This prestigious...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Seoul Business Agency Hosts Global Innovation Forum Showcasing Startup Ecosystem

The Seoul Business Agency (Seoul Business Agency (SBA), CEO Hyun Woo Kim), a small business support organization dedicated to revitalizing Seoul's startup ecosystem and...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

AI EXPO Taiwan 2026 to expand, unveiling new AI industry blueprint on March 25

The largest annual artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem event, AI EXPO Taiwan 2026, is confirmed to take place from March 25-27, 2026, at the Taipei Expo Dome. Compared to previous...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

South Korea's trade with Vietnam grows strongly; sets export value record in 2025

South Korea's total export value surpassed US$700 billion for the first time in 2025, with Vietnam remaining the third-largest trading partner and the second-largest source of South...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Taiwan's auto market sees cautious recovery as tariff talks and tax reforms bring clarity for 2026

Taiwan's automotive market faced caution and subdued consumer demand throughout 2025 due to uncertainties over US tariffs and delayed tax amendments. Market confidence improved late...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Taiwan defends TSMC's US expansion as brain drain fears mount

TSMC is now worth US$1.7 trillion. The chip giant has surpassed Broadcom and Meta to become the world's sixth-largest company. But the milestone has triggered fresh concerns in Tai...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Taipower taps Westinghouse for nuclear restart safety checks in the face of AI power surge and net-zero pressures

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has launched autonomous safety inspections for the planned restart of its second and third nuclear power plants, targeting submission of formal reactivation...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Taiwanese chipmakers eye Europe and US as visual AI market in China gets saturated

Taiwanese semiconductor companies specializing in visual AI technologies are pivoting away from the Chinese market, increasingly focusing on Europe and the US amid growing challenges...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

TSMC and Nvidia ignite AI growth, Taiwan supply chain accelerates expansion

With strong demand for AI servers, TSMC—holding the vast majority of AI chip orders—is executing major expansions in advanced process technology and packaging capacity...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Nexperia supply crisis eases as Honda and GAC restart three China plants

Honda announced on January 26, 2026, that its previously halted Chinese auto factories had gradually resumed production since January 19. The shutdowns were primarily caused by a temporary...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

US shows endorsement of Taiwan industry by granting MFN status on Section 232 tariffs, Taiwan officials say

Taiwan's finance minister and central bank governor have welcomed the US promise to extend most-favored-nation treatment under Section 232 tariffs, calling it a strong endorsement...

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