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Thursday 29 May 2025
Eva Air sees cargo surge amid AI demand, passenger travel stabilizing
Taiwan's EVA Air Corp. reported that global aviation recovery is stabilizing post-pandemic while cargo demand driven by artificial intelligence servers and semiconductors continues...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Hanmi Semiconductor wins US$5.8 million ASE supply contract
Hanmi Semiconductor has secured a major supply agreement with Taiwan's ASE Technology Holding Co., marking another strategic win in its global expansion drive. Under the contract,...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Skymizer CTO: Taiwan's AI edge goes beyond data center hardware
Starting from AI compilers and now officially transforming into a chip IP supplier, Skymizer recently launched its new solution HyperThought. This aims to further promote the widespread...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Taiwan sets direction for next-gen AI development
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has launched a four-year research program that sets a clear direction for Taiwan's next-generation AI development.
Thursday 29 May 2025
Currency crunch stalls Nanya PCB, yet cloud and edge AI bets are just getting started

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corporation (Nanya PCB), a top Taiwanese IC substrate maker, cautioned that second-quarter earnings may...

Thursday 29 May 2025
Japan plans major US chip purchases as leverage in tariff talks
In ongoing tariff negotiations between Japan and the US, the Japanese government has proposed purchasing semiconductor products from American manufacturers worth several billion US...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Taiwan drone alliance lands more allies at Xponential 2025 Expo
The Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) led a number of Taiwanese drone companies to participate in the Xponential 2025 exhibition in Houston,...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Taiwan to build chip alliance with 'share values' to counter China dumping
President William Lai's initiative for a global democratic semiconductor supply chain represents Taiwan's response and commitment to the restructuring of global supply chains, according...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Samsung races to deliver HBM3E memory to Nvidia but faces certification hurdles
In the high-stakes race to supply memory for the next generation of artificial intelligence, Samsung Electronics is under mounting pressure to deliver its 12-layer HBM3E chips to...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Sony doubles down on premium niche with Xperia 1 VII to salvage shrinking market presence
Sony has unveiled its 2025 flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-end segment despite its diminished influence in the global smartphone...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Without Nvidia's Jensen Huang, does Computex still compute?
Fueled by the global AI surge, Computex has enjoyed three straight years of star power from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. This year's record-breaking edition again centered on Huang, who...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Hanmi engineers return to SK Hynix after US$30.7 million TCB order resolves dispute
The protracted dispute between Hanmi Semiconductor and SK Hynix regarding the supply of Thermo Compression Bonding (TCB) equipment has reached a resolution, with Hanmi Semiconductor...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Yageo chairman optimistic about 2H25 outlook, reaffirms commitment to Shibaura acquisition
Yageo chairman Pierre Chen has expressed an optimistic outlook for the second half of 2025, despite global uncertainties surrounding tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations. Speaking...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Samsung Foundry breaks through: eyes Sony and AMD orders after securing Nintendo
Samsung Electronics' foundry division is making strides following its successful acquisition of Nintendo's 8nm process orders. The division, led by Jinman Han, is now actively pursuing...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Taiwan's AI, semiconductor strength shields economy from tariff risks, spurs 2025 growth forecast upgrades
Despite concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, international demand for Taiwan's AI and semiconductor sectors remains resilient, reinforcing the island's status...