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Saturday 22 March 2025
Jensen Huang's Samsung visit at GTC 2025 reignites spotlight on memory supply ties
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited the Samsung Electronics booth at GTC 2025 on March 20, Pacific Time, where he left a signature including the words "Samsung," "GDDR7 rocks!" and "RTX...
Friday 21 March 2025
Nan Yang to launch imported Hyundai EV under NT$1 million in Taiwan
Nan Yang Industries, a subsidiary of Sanyang Motor and the sole distributor for Hyundai Motor in Taiwan, will introduce Hyundai's small electric vehicle (EV) Inster to the Taiwan...
Friday 21 March 2025
Jensen Huang explains his unconventional strategy to reveal four-year roadmap
During the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2025 in San Jose, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang hosted an exclusive Taiwan Night dinner, where he addressed key Taiwanese industry...
Friday 21 March 2025
Taiwan mandates 50% overseas hires for subsidized R&D to protect scarce local talent
Since 2015, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has been promoting the "Global Innovation Partnership Initiatives Program", and in 2020, it launched the "A+ Industrial Innovative...
Friday 21 March 2025
Hushan expanding production capacity for auto parts
Hushan Autoparts, the world's largest car door handle manufacturer and a CAPA-certified automotive camera and sensor supplier, started trading on Taiwan's stock market on March 18,...
Friday 21 March 2025
Automakers' pivot to robotics: Future-proof strategy or distraction?
Chinese manufacturers' embrace of DeepSeek for autonomous driving raises questions for global players and their Taiwanese suppliers.
Friday 21 March 2025
Submarine cables drive global computing power race, AI training
Submarine cables are crucial for global internet traffic, handling over 95% of data transmission. They enhance intercontinental connectivity, lower latency, and extend internet access,...
Friday 21 March 2025
Tan's mission: Return Intel to Grove-era glory days
Intel possesses abundant talent but suffers from inadequate leadership and direction. If newly-appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan successfully executes Intel's 1.8nm technology, known as 18A,...
Friday 21 March 2025
Japan approves new strategic energy plan aiming for over 40% renewable energy by 2040
The Japanese government has approved the "Seventh Strategic Energy Plan" and "GX 2040 Vision," which establish a medium- to long-term direction for energy policy and promote green...
Friday 21 March 2025
NCYU semiconductor professor receives Simon Sze Award
Kuan-Neng Chen, dean of the International College of Semiconductor Technology at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), received the "Simon Sze Award" -- set up in honor...
Friday 21 March 2025
Taiwan central bank lowers 2025 growth forecast to 3.05%
Taiwan's central bank has lowered the country's economic growth outlook for 2025 to 3.05%, with the persistently strong demand for AI and other emerging technology applications continuing...
Friday 21 March 2025
J&V Energy expands overseas; expects three years of rapid growth in four main sectors
J&V Energy Technology (J&V) held its earnings call on March 20. Shu-Min Chao, CEO of J&V, showed optimism for steady quarterly revenue growth across its four core business...
Friday 21 March 2025
McKinsey to Taiwan tech: stop hoarding cash—buy your way into the future
McKinsey & Company says Taiwan's tech sector—including its semiconductor leaders—is undervalued in global markets, citing overly cautious business practices. The consultancy...
Friday 21 March 2025
Foxconn says 'No comment' on rumored Mitsubishi Motors collab
Japanese media has reported that Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). However, when asked about the news at the Nvidia GTC 2025 conference,...
Friday 21 March 2025
AI lifts Taiwan's electronics exports as orders soar to record high in early 2025
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Statistics reported on March 21 that February export orders hit US$49.45 billion, rising 5.3% from January and surging 31.1%...