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Monday 17 February 2025
International drone makers seek varying partnerships with Taiwanese firms
Global manufacturers are increasingly turning to Taiwan as they seek to diversify their drone supply chains away from China, according to industry insiders. However, as countries...
Monday 17 February 2025
Taiwan leads offshore wind growth but faces engagement and admin challenges
The global offshore wind industry has continued to face changes in the political and economic landscape. In Taiwan's case, while developers have faced numerous supply chain and policy...
Monday 17 February 2025
Shibaura forms committee to evaluate Yageo's tender offer
Japan-based Shibaura Electronics, a global leader in negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor manufacturing, has established a special committee to evaluate a tender offer...
Monday 17 February 2025
Talent acquisition remains key challenge for Taiwan manufacturers' global expansion
The global supply chain has undergone significant disruptions in recent years, shifting from regionalization to globalization while facing challenges such as geopolitical tensions...
Monday 17 February 2025
Vietnam urges Samsung to boost local hiring as tech giant expands operations
Vietnam's government has met with senior executives from Samsung Electronics to discuss the company's expansion plans in the country, including strengthening its supply chain and...
Friday 14 February 2025
Taiwan's He Jun Energy expands green portfolio after revenue surge
As US President Donald Trump's energy policies increasingly diverge from the green energy trends of previous years, industry watchers are closely following how He Jun Energy, a subsidiary...
Friday 14 February 2025
JDI exits LCD production, pivots to OLED and advanced packaging with Taiwan partnership
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) announced a major restructuring plan that includes ending LCD production, transitioning to OLED manufacturing through partnerships, and expanding into advanced...
Friday 14 February 2025
CHPT forecasts strong start to 2025 after record profits, optimistic about US demand growth
Increasing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) chip testing, particularly driven by AI applications, led Chunghwa Precision Test Tech to achieve record revenue and profit...
Friday 14 February 2025
Foxconn-Nissan partnership prospects stir Taiwan's auto industry
After Nissan and Honda ended their merger talks, Foxconn expressed interest in a collaborative partnership with Nissan, rather than an outright acquisition. This announcement has...
Friday 14 February 2025
Yageo launches takeover bid for Shibaura Electronics; disputes claims of no prior notice
Taiwan-based Yageo has launched a takeover bid (TOB) to acquire Japan's Shibaura Electronics. Shibaura responded by claiming it had not been notified in advance. Shortly after, the...
Friday 14 February 2025
Foxconn's CDMS offer to Nissan: A partnership, not a takeover
Following the breakdown of merger talks between Nissan and Honda, the chairman of Taiwan's Foxconn, Young Liu, stated on February 12, 2025, that the company's goal is cooperation...
Friday 14 February 2025
Trump puts CHIPS Act subsidies on hold, industry braces for renegotiations and policy shift
The Trump administration has begun reviewing incentive agreements under the CHIPS and Science Act (hereinafter the CHIPS Act), signaling potential renegotiations and delays in upcoming...
Friday 14 February 2025
Geni Ideas rides AI boom with overseas push and emerging market listing
Geni Ideas, an engineering firm for specialty semiconductor gases, is bracing for surging demand as its top customer, TSMC, accelerates capacity expansion in advanced processes and...
Friday 14 February 2025
Europe's industrial and automotive recovery stalls another quarter as two key roadblocks hold firm
Europe's industrial control and automotive sectors remain sluggish, with weak demand and excess inventory likely delaying recovery until the second quarter of 2025, according to IDMs...
Friday 14 February 2025
Chinese TV brands dominate Japan market as Korean rivals struggle
With Panasonic announcing its exit from the television business in 2025, all eyes are on global TV giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics to see how they will navigate the...