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Wednesday 19 March 2025
Gokube's exit: marking the harsh realities of Taiwan's shared mobility sector
Gokube, a shared micro-electric two-wheeler operator that once held a strong presence in Kaohsiung's shared mobility market, recently announced that it will officially cease operations...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Taiwan pursues ambitious 'AI island' vision with strategic tech initiatives
Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology unveiled a bold roadmap on March 17, 2025, during a business report to the Legislative Yuan, outlining the government's vision to establish...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
SCSE 2025: Taiwan is a key supplier of smart solutions, says TCA chairman
The 12th Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) officially kicked off on March 18, 2025, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. As the largest professional exhibition for smart...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Mitsubishi Electric to see sharp growth for defense business
Mitsubishi Electric expects revenue from its defense system business to soar to at least JPY600 billion (approx. US$4.03 billion) in fiscal 2031, with its operating profit to more...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Ventec optimistic about high-margin product momentum; hopes new Thailand plant mitigates geopolitical impacts
Copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer Ventec has experienced declining revenue over the past three years but has strategically shifted towards niche specialty materials and high-margin...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Taiwan boosts academic incentives to address talent gap
Taiwan's declining birthrate is not only causing labor shortages across industries but also creating a severe talent gap in academia. In response, the government has introduced academic...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Samsung's 1.4nm process development reportedly at standstill
Recent media reports suggest that Samsung Electronics' ambitious initiative to develop the 1.4-nanometer (SF1.4) process is facing significant challenges. This development could once...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Japan government divest from JDI
INCJ, a public-private partnership overseen by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), has disclosed that it has sold all its shareholding in Japan Display (JDI)...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Taiwan to hold hackathon aiming to build exemplary generative AI applications
To cope with the disruptive changes that generative AI is bringing across all sectors, companies today have soaring needs for AI talents with real-world experience, global vision...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
GTC 2025 brings Jensen Huang's love for Taiwanese night markets to San Jose
The annual Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) officially kicked off on March 17 (Pacific Time). Notably, the conference is taking place in San Jose, providing a boost to the local...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
TSMC and Avnet take center stage in Arizona governor's second Taiwan visit
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has confirmed a high-stakes meeting with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs at its Hsinchu headquarters took place. Following the meeting, Hobbs'...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
With Samsung at make-or-break moment, chairman Lee Jae-yong issues blunt warning to top executives
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has reportedly issued a blunt warning to top executives, acknowledging that the company is at a make-or-break moment. In a pre-recorded video...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Samsung races to close 2nm gap: first High-NA EUV deployed at Hwaseong
Samsung Electronics reportedly deployed its first high-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine at its Hwaseong Campus in early March. The move represents a key step in Samsung's...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
ARTC highlights Taiwan's key role as Tier 1 supplier in next-gen robotics and automotive electronics
The Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) is eagerly awaited for updates on new GPUs and AI innovations, such as humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles, to which Taiwan is anticipated...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
AMI to benefit from CCL manufacturers' SEA expansion plans
All Taiwanese copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturers have announced plans to establish production facilities in Malaysia and Thailand that are expected to be operational in 2025...