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Sunday 25 January 2026

Fan motor demand drives growth for Taiwan analog chip makers

As 2026 begins, demand for fan motors remains strong. On top of continued cooling needs driven by cloud servers, new fan upgrade and increased usage requirements are emerging across...

Sunday 25 January 2026

Singapore moves to secure AI sovereignty with $786m investment

Singapore has committed S$1 billion (US$786 million) to fund public artificial-intelligence research over the next five years, signalling...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Energy limits AI growth; geopolitical stakes in rare earths, new packaging innovations reshape global supply chains

The Global Electronics Association's latest "2026 Electronics Industry Trend Forecast" highlights critical challenges and shifts that will impact the sector over the next few years...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Canada cuts tariffs on Chinese EVs, shaking the North American auto market

The North American automotive landscape is cloaked in strategic uncertainty. In a move that has captured international attention, Canada recently announced a dramatic, one-time reduction...

Saturday 24 January 2026

European automakers face US-China squeeze as South America emerges as key buffer

European car manufacturers are confronting a complex geopolitical and economic dilemma that threatens their global competitiveness. Increasing tariffs and unpredictable policies in...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Taiwanese optics industry poised to reshape automotive electronics amid autonomous driving boom

As the automotive sector pivots toward autonomous driving technologies, Taiwan's optics industry is rapidly evolving from a consumer electronics supplier into a critical player in...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Mercedes-Benz Taiwan poised for price adjustments following anticipated US tariff reductions amid trade talks

As Taiwan-US tariff negotiations near finalization, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan signals potential vehicle price reductions on US-made models, reflecting prospective customs duty cuts. The...

Friday 23 January 2026

China pushes space-based AI from concept to deployment, industry group says

As demand accelerates for satellite connectivity and AI in space, China's push into orbital computing is showing new momentum.

Friday 23 January 2026

15% relief without reassurance: Taiwan's auto industry after the tariff talks

As the initial results of trade negotiations between Taiwan and the US emerged in early 2026, a long-standing cloud over Taiwan's industrial sector appeared, at least briefly, to lift...

Friday 23 January 2026

Foxconn Industrial Internet accelerates AI-driven transformation to reshape global manufacturing platform

Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII), a subsidiary of Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision), outlined ambitious plans to reposition itself as a key manufacturing platform within the global artificial...

Friday 23 January 2026

Lite-On Technology launches public bid for U-Media to boost AI and 5G expansion

Lite-On Technology's board has approved a public cash tender offer at NT$54 (US$1.71) per share to acquire common shares of U-Media. The minimum acquisition target is 20% of U-Media's...

Friday 23 January 2026

Alibaba's T-Head Semiconductor reportedly eyes IPO amid China chip boom

Alibaba is reportedly planning to spin off its chip unit, T-Head Semiconductor, and pursue an initial public offering (IPO) to capitalize on the current surge in Chinese chipmaker...

Friday 23 January 2026

Taiwan-based Delta Electronics redefines value as power becomes AI development lifeline

At the World Economic Forum, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted energy and power systems as the backbone of AI infrastructure. This perspective has shifted market attention to companies...

Friday 23 January 2026

Tesla's BEV moat erodes as Europe's legacy depth meets China's digital speed

In 2025, Tesla's EV market share declined as Volkswagen's BEV sales surged in Europe, while Xiaomi aggressively expanded in China, challenging Tesla's position in that market. Tesla's...

Friday 23 January 2026

Tata Group to invest US$11 billion in Maharashtra's Innovation City, boosting India's AI and semiconductor ambitions

The Tata Group will invest INR1 trillion (US$11 billion) to build a state-of-the-art Innovation City near Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking a key step in Maharashtra's plan...

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