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Monday 25 August 2025

Aurotek unveils smart robot integration solutions at Automation Taipei

Aurotek Corp., previously an automation equipment manufacturer, is repositioning itself as a robot solution integrator linking global robotics technology with local applications....

Monday 25 August 2025

Taiwan's old-line industries pivot to tech in search of 'second growth curve'

Industry realignments are intensifying, with sectors from semiconductors to ICT facing strain from geopolitics, tariffs, and currency volatility...

Monday 25 August 2025

Taiwan offers tax breaks for SME holding companies targeting US investment

The United States' implementation of trade protectionism has introduced significant uncertainty and risks for export-oriented economies. Chin-Ching Liu, minister of the National Development...

Monday 25 August 2025

South Korean scholars urge closer ASEAN ties to reduce dependence on US and China

South Korean academics are calling for further reforms of the country's New Southern Policy, stressing the need to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN, already home to many South Korean...

Sunday 24 August 2025

AI hallucinations remain challenge despite advances in LLM, says NTU professor

Despite rapid progress in developing large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI) hallucinations—instances where AI generates plausible but factually incorrect...

Sunday 24 August 2025

Samsung snaps up Intel engineers as layoffs flood market with talent

Intel is grappling with accelerating staff departures as CEO Pat Gelsinger pushes through sweeping restructuring efforts and cancels projects championed by his predecessor. The financially...

Sunday 24 August 2025

Taiwan economist: US subsidy flip and Trump tariff threats could shake investor trust

The US Department of Commerce is reportedly weighing whether to convert part of the subsidies granted to Intel and TSMC under the CHIPS and Science Act into equity stakes. Chung-Shu...

Sunday 24 August 2025

Heron to list in Taiwan with boron neutron cancer therapy device

Heron Neutron Medical, a subsidiary of semiconductor equipment supplier Hermes-Epitek, is set to list on Taiwan's stock market in mid-September. Heron General Manager Leo Shen stated...

Saturday 23 August 2025

Mitsubishi Fuso and Foxconn sign MOU to develop zero-emission buses for global markets

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), a leading name in Japan's commercial vehicle industry, and Hon Hai Technology Group...

Saturday 23 August 2025

Taiwan's space ambitions grow with new industrial platform for LEO satellites

Facing gaps in full-system integration and in-orbit validation, Taiwan's space agency unveils a hybrid support model to help domestic companies secure a foothold in the low-Earth...

Saturday 23 August 2025

China Motor holds steady on 2025 sales target despite tax uncertainty

Despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding Taiwan's import tariffs and excise tax policies, China Motor Corporation (CMC), a subsidiary of the Yulon Group, maintains its full-year sales...

Saturday 23 August 2025

Samsung reportedly clears Nvidia's HBM4 checks as meeting between Jensen Huang and Lee Jae-Yong gains attention

Samsung Electronics' sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4), delivered to Nvidia in July 2025, has reportedly cleared reliability testing, positioning it for pre-production...

Saturday 23 August 2025

Japan's last semiconductor stronghold slips under Chinese pressure

Japan's power semiconductor sector, once a global stronghold, is losing ground to fast-rising Chinese rivals as stalled consolidation...

Saturday 23 August 2025

Rebellions takes on Nvidia with Saudi expansion, Aramco partnership

South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has opened a subsidiary in Riyadh, making it the first Korean AI semiconductor company to establish a local unit in Saudi Arabia, according...

Saturday 23 August 2025

Micron sells out 2026 HBM supply, SK Hynix and Samsung play catch-up

Micron has struck a confident tone in the race for high-bandwidth memory, announcing that all of its 2026 production has already been committed to customers. Chief Business Officer...

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