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Monday 26 January 2026

iPhone 17 high-end model demand exceeds expectations as Taiwanese carriers struggle to meet supply

The iPhone 17 series has been on the market for over a quarter, yet Taiwan's telecom channels still face significant shortages of high-end models. A check on local carrier websites...

Monday 26 January 2026

Taiwanese precision optics reaps benefits of waveguide tech

Smart glasses have transitioned from being a concept to practical use and pricing. 2026 is expected to be major for AI wearable devices, especially after the compute power of multimodal...

Monday 26 January 2026

Analysis: Tariff talks spark fears of low-cost imports and origin washing in Taiwan auto sector

Taiwan's Trade Representative Jen-ni Jenny confirmed that ongoing Taiwan-US trade negotiations have reached a critical point, with the US explicitly pressing for "full market access"...

Sunday 25 January 2026

From cars to robots: automakers expand into AI and wearable tech

At major international auto shows, sleek supercars and long-range electric vehicles are no longer the sole attractions. Increasingly, visitors encounter humanoid robots moving through...

Sunday 25 January 2026

Nvidia's China AI chip share falls to 8% as local rivals ramp up

Tighter US export controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips are accelerating China's push to develop domestic chip technologies...

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...

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