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Thursday 27 February 2025
US tariffs on TSMC could force IC designers to shoulder higher production costs
US President Trump announced that starting in April 2025, a 25% tariff will be imposed on semiconductors, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, with plans for gradual increases. Experts...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Taiwan and US collaborate on drones, but lack of combat experience raises concerns
Taiwan's drone industry is aggressively positioning itself on the global stage, with encouraging developments emerging in recent times. Yet, as international markets fling open their...
Thursday 27 February 2025
SK Hynix begins first fab construction at Yongin cluster, eye 2027 completion
SK Hynix has advanced the groundbreaking of its first-phase Yongin Semiconductor Cluster plant (Yongin 1) from March 2025 to late February 2025 after the Yongin Special City government...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Foxconn teams up with Mexico's Sonora for smart city transformation
Hon Hai Technology Group, widely known as Foxconn, has announced a partnership with the Sonora state government in Mexico, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Delta Electronics bets big on India's industrial automation market
Delta Electronics is ramping up its investments in India's industrial automation market, driven by the country's rapid push toward manufacturing growth, company president Benjamin...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Nissan lacks momentum for either mainstream or innovative cars
Nissan has been struggling with the bleak outlook that no one seems to be able or willing to come to its rescue, either from within or outside of the Japanese automaker.
Thursday 27 February 2025
How China plans to control the world’s legacy chips—and why it matters

China's rapid expansion in legacy semiconductor production poses a critical yet often overlooked threat to US national security, according...

Thursday 27 February 2025
TSMC's Dresden fab construction strengthens Taiwan-Germany ties
A report by the German Trade Office Taipei highlights that TSMC's fab construction in Dresden is enhancing Taiwan's profile and boosting collaboration with Germany. Taiwanese companies...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Taiwan and the Netherlands deepen SiPh collaboration to promote PIC industry development
Taiwan and the Netherlands have maintained a close long-term partnership in the semiconductor industry. To accelerate the development of silicon photonics (SiPh) technology, the International...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Unmanned vessels take center stage: Taiwan's autonomous ship set for March debut
Unmanned vehicles plunging from the sky to the sea have emerged as pivotal assets on modern battlefields. While drones have long dominated the spotlight, nations worldwide are now...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Trump administration pressures TSMC to partner with Intel in bid for stronger US ties
The Trump administration has reportedly urged TSMC to partner with Intel and expedite its investments in the US. Sources suggest that TSMC is weighing a controlling stake in Intel's...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
US govt pressures South Korean firms with US$1 billion investment target
Donald Trump, President of the United States, has repeatedly signaled potential tariff increases on semiconductors and possible adjustments to the CHIPS Act subsidies, intensifying...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Univacco posts solid numbers in 2024; Polish subsidiary to begin operations in 2Q25
Vacuum evaporation film manufacturer Univacco Technology aims to take its experience in the US market to Europe, with the company's subsidiary in Poland set to begin operations in...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
TIMTOS 2025 spotlights AI robots, aerospace boom among industry revival hopes
The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) is set to highlight "AI and robots" as a core theme for the first time, reflecting the rising industry focus on automation. The...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Taiwan's drone effort achieves success in Europe, adding Czech Republic and Poland as partners
The Taiwan Excellent Drone International Business Alliance (TEDIBOA) is presently in Germany to attend Europe's largest drone exhibition, "XPONENTIAL Europe." This expedition has...