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Friday 13 March 2026

In an age of AI and Trump, even supercomputers can't tell us what comes next

James C. Liao, president of Academia Sinica — Taiwan's foremost government-funded research institution and the country's equivalent of a national academy of sciences —...

Friday 13 March 2026

Hygon revenue jumps 57% as AI compute boom lifts China's x86 chip contender

Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the global computing industry, driving demand for advanced processors and accelerating China's push for domestic AI chips. Among the emerging players,...

Friday 13 March 2026

APMIC's US$7 million Series A financing could accelerate on-premise private AI small model adoption

APMIC announced it completed a US$7 million Series A financing round led primarily by Pasadena-based private equity fund AIPO, with participation from companies including Trend Mic...

Friday 13 March 2026

ByteDance's overseas chip play puts Washington in a bind

ByteDance, the Chinese technology company best known as the owner of TikTok, is seeking to secure large amounts of advanced artificial intelligence computing power outside China, underscoring...

Friday 13 March 2026

Smart City Summit & Expo broadens scope with AI city pavilion, robotics and virtual power plants

The Smart City Summit & Expo and Net Zero City Expo will open next week across Taipei and Kaohsiung, maintaining a dual-city format for 2026 and expanding its focus from net zero...

Friday 13 March 2026

AI server tracker: February revenue highlights across testing, design services, and rail kits

The global AI server supply chain continues to demonstrate steady growth, according to February 2026 revenue reports from key companies in the testing,...

Friday 13 March 2026

USITC Section 337 investigation could reshape Taiwan's auto parts industry

On March 10, 2026, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) announced the launch of a Section 337 investigation targeting 20 automotive parts manufacturers across Taiwan, China,...

Friday 13 March 2026

Flytech's AI software drives revenue past NT$100M in 2025

To align with the industry trend of hardware-software integration, industrial PC (IPC) maker Flytech has invested in AI software development since 2019. After years of development,...

Friday 13 March 2026

Drone, robotics boom fuels Taiwan carbon fiber demand

Surging demand for unmanned vehicles is driving renewed interest in lightweight materials, as endurance limitations remain a key obstacle to large-scale commercialization. The trend...

Friday 13 March 2026

Wistron boosts investments in Taiwan and US to expand AI server capacity

Wistron announced plans to increase investments by up to NT$1.82 billion (approx. US$57.13 million) to improve buildings and acquire equipment for its Hsinchu facility in Taiwan, in...

Friday 13 March 2026

Lite-On sees AI infrastructure demand locked in for 18 months

Lite-On Technology expects demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure to remain resilient through 2026, even as escalating tensions between the US and Iran weigh on the global...

Friday 13 March 2026

JDI abandons plan to form AutoTech subsidiary, approval still subject to June 24 shareholder vote

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has decided not to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary for its AutoTech automotive display business, the company disclosed on March 12, 2026. The decision...

Friday 13 March 2026

Exclusive: Middle East conflict and AI demand drive cost pressures; supply chain shifts procurement risks to clients

The Middle East conflict and rising AI data center demand have intensified raw material shortages and price hikes across the supply chain. Manufacturers increasingly adopt a "shift-to-client...

Friday 13 March 2026

GUC outperforms as design services navigate volatility

Global Unichip Corp. (GUC) emerged as a standout performer in the design services sector for February 2026, reporting revenue of NT$3.4 million...

Friday 13 March 2026

Middle East conflicts threaten affordable cars as automakers shift focus to flagship models

As renewed Middle East conflicts compound post-pandemic chip shortages and tariff barriers, multiple overlapping risks are disrupting global vehicle supply chains and making them increasingly...

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