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Monday 24 March 2025
Taiwan establishes clinical trial green channel to accelerate launch of smart medical treatment products
In an effort to accelerate the launch of new smart medical treatment products, four major medical treatment systems in Taiwan, including Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Chang...
Monday 24 March 2025
Europe's semiconductor push: industry demands 'Chips Act 2.0' to fix supply chain gaps
The European semiconductor industry is urging the European Commission (EC) to update the European Chips Act, broadening its scope beyond manufacturing to include chip design, materials,...
Monday 24 March 2025
Rapidus investment fuels Hokkaido semiconductor talent gap
Rapidus' Hokkaido investment is exacerbating Japan's semiconductor talent shortage. Companies struggle to fill open positions, revealing a critical gap in skilled workers and instructors...
Monday 24 March 2025
Intel Japan chair retires, defends Gelsinger strategies citing 'bad timing'
Kunimasa Suzuki, chairman of Intel KK, the Japanese subsidiary of US semiconductor giant Intel, will retire at the end of March 2025. However, he will continue to serve as chairman...
Monday 24 March 2025
Japanese automakers at a crossroads: How Foxconn could drive EV transformation
For many years, Japanese automotive brands have dominated the global market, each possessing relatively complete ecosystems. However, revolutionary new technologies are subtly changing...
Monday 24 March 2025
BAMS aims for the skies with eVTOL development in Taiwan
Recent major innovations in transport-related industries have not just been confined to the "C.A.S.E." (connected, autonomous, shared, electric) trend in automobiles. Increasing attention...
Monday 24 March 2025
CIP's Fengmiao project sets benchmark for Taiwan's Phase 3-1 offshore wind expansion
With Phase 2 of Taiwan's offshore wind power development progressing steadily, attention is now turning to Phase 3-1 projects. Among them, the Fengmiao Phase 1 wind farm project,...
Monday 24 March 2025
EV charging station firms face profitability hurdles despite expansion efforts
Innmax Technology and Startrust, jointly exhibiting at the 2025 Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) in Taiwan and focusing on integrating charging station services and energy management...
Monday 24 March 2025
Qisda fuels pharmacy chain M&A amid convenience store-style retail takes over
Qisda is expanding its healthcare business as Taiwan's pharmacy sector shifts toward a chain-store model. Chairman Peter Chen plans to accelerate mergers and acquisitions (M&A),...
Saturday 22 March 2025
NY challenges Texas, Arizona for Taiwan's chip investments
New York is making an aggressive play to position itself as the epicenter of America's semiconductor resurgence, leveraging its research capabilities and shovel-ready infrastructure...
Saturday 22 March 2025
Taiwan to subsidize smart pole rollout as costs and business models remain challenging
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to introduce new subsidies in 2025 to accelerate smart pole deployment across municipalities, with each local government targeting 1,000...
Saturday 22 March 2025
UK seeks win-win partnership with Taiwan's tech industry
The British Office in Taipei hosted the UK-Taiwan Venture Capital Summit on March 20, highlighting its push for Taiwanese companies to invest in the UK, as well as strengthening ties...
Saturday 22 March 2025
Tatung targets 20% overseas growth amid surges of global electricity demand
As the rapid expansion of the AI industry drives a sharp rise in global electricity demand, the need for power infrastructure is growing in tandem. Recognizing the potential for market...
Saturday 22 March 2025
China's Micro OLED surge as South Korea fears falling behind
Micro OLED technology development in China has accelerated, driven by substantial government subsidies to enhance display manufacturing. Chinese firms are now increasing investments...
Saturday 22 March 2025
SEMI Country excerpt 2: The unique 'Taiwan' advantage of Nvidia
Nvidia pays premium prices to TSMC but gains absolute market advantages. The key question now is: "Are you relevant to AI leaders or core enterprises?"