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Thursday 13 March 2025
Trump's tariff policies cause economic uncertainty and trade shifts; Taiwanese companies face investment risks
The US economy heavily relies on domestic consumption, and under President Donald Trump, the administration employed a tariff-driven strategy aimed at bringing manufacturing back...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Taiwan's supply chain edge holds firm amid automation shifts
Automation and smart production are seen as crucial solutions for global expansion amid the ongoing restructuring of supply chains, driven by geopolitics and the rapid advancement...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Taiwan science parks see record sales in 2024 despite weak results for communications sector
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has disclosed the combined output of Taiwan's three major science parks reached NT$4.76 trillion (US$144.42 billion) in 2024, setting...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Samsung's China revenue surges 54% on Trump tariffs-driven chip stockpile rush
Samsung Electronics' revenue from China soared 53.8% in 2024 to KRW64.9 trillion (US$448 billion), driven by concerns over potential tariffs under President Donald Trump's administration...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Trump card: Did US pressure sink Samsung's Baidu 2nm chip deal?
Samsung Electronics' potential collaboration with Baidu on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips may have been disrupted due to increased US pressure on China, according to...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Foxconn pioneers breakthrough in ultra-secure quantum communications

In a major breakthrough for quantum communications, a joint research team from Taiwan and Japan—led by Foxconn's Hon Hai Research...

Thursday 13 March 2025
AI data centers spark hidden water crisis in Taiwan
The global push to build AI data centers has intensified, raising concerns not just over power consumption but also their vast water usage. While data centers are known for their...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Trump tariffs prompt Taiwan contract electronics firms to move production swiftly
The Trump administration has implemented further tariffs on China twice in one month and threatened to impose additional tariffs on Mexico and Canada, leading to swift changes in...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan hosts inaugural H2 Grand Prix to cultivate hydrogen energy talent
Hydrogen energy is a pivotal technology in Taiwan's journey toward net-zero emissions, with talent development playing a crucial role in its progress. To support this, Taiwan has...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan's auto parts sector kicks off 1Q strong, breaking seasonal slump
Taiwan's automotive supply chain has performed well since the start of the year, fueled by strong US market demand and aggressive inventory buildup by automakers and Tier 1 suppliers...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Acter expands US and Southeast Asia bases, with order visibility extending to 2028
Acter, a Taiwanese cleanroom integration engineering company, has ventured into the US market along with its subsidiaries and strategic partners. These include Nova Technology, which...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
SK Hynix exits CIS business as Samsung weighs options
SK Hynix is shutting down its CMOS image sensor (CIS) business, fueling industry speculation over whether Samsung Electronics will follow suit. Samsung's system LSI division, which...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan's divided government puts TSMC's US$100 billion US expansion under scrutiny
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and a cornerstone of Taiwan's economy, has found itself at the center of domestic political...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan takes measured approach in reviewing TSMC's US expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced plans for a US$100 billion expansion investment in the United States, marking a significant escalation in the global...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Japan's advanced semiconductor bet: Rapidus and the quest for relevance
The Japanese government's decision to heavily subsidize Rapidus, a domestic semiconductor company, via legislative changes has ignited discussions among industry specialists. Asahi...