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Wednesday 8 October 2025
ITRI targets AI chiplet and SiPh in 2026 semiconductor R&D push
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has approved a NT$160 million (US$5.27 million) allocation from a contingency fund to support the Industrial Technology Research Institute...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Boom or bubble: OpenAI's US$500 billion alliances will face make-or-break moment in 2H26
OpenAI has secured collaboration agreements with leading system and chip manufacturers, including Microsoft, Oracle, Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD, as part of an extensive effort to expand...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Commentary: The rising concerns surrounding AMD's alliance with OpenAI
AMD has a multibillion-dollar AI chip deal with OpenAI to boost its presence against Nvidia and Intel, but concerns about leverage and market demand persist. The partnership highlights...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
GIS teams up with Porotech & Foxconn to mass produce AI glasses by late 2026
The integration of Micro LED into AI glasses research has entered the competitive landscape as market interest in AI glasses continues to rise. GIS, which in recent years transformed...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Samsung Display to lead exclusive OLED supply for foldable iPhone in 2026
Apple is set to launch a 7.6-inch folding iPhone in 2026, with Samsung Display (SDC) expected to be the exclusive supplier of its OLED panels, capturing about 40% of Samsung's total...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
NTT to launch next-gen IOWN optical network infrastructure in 2026
The launch for the next-generation optical communication infrastructure, IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network), led by Japanese telecom group NTT, is scheduled for 2026....
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Taiwan-US attack drones partnership eyes mass production by 2026
The Russia-Ukraine war has fundamentally reshaped modern warfare, and recent Pentagon concerns about missile stockpiles have underscored a strategic shift. Future conflicts are expected...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Taiwan beats global energy efficiency benchmark, eye 20% renewables by 2026
Taiwan's annual energy efficiency improvement rate has hit 5.1%, surpassing the international benchmark of 4%. This achievement supports the island country's goal of reaching a 20%...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Chang Wah Technology announces significant price hike for LED lead frames from 2026
Facing continuing growth in precious metal costs, IC packaging lead frame manufacturer Chang Wah Technology has revealed plans to raise prices on its LED lead frames starting January...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Agent-based AI projected to see broader enterprise adoption by 2026 despite challenges
The development of agent-based artificial intelligence (AI) is at a pivotal moment, according to Going Cloud, a subsidiary of KKCompany Technologies. As related technologies, market...
Monday 6 October 2025
Taiwan's JPC Connectivity expands fiber, high-power, and PCIe portfolio, projects solid 2026 outlook
Benefiting from rising demand for AI servers and high-speed interconnects, Taiwan's JPC Connectivity expressed cautious optimism for the second half of 2025 and into 2026 during its...
Sunday 5 October 2025
PlayNitride bets on microLED tools to drive its next growth phase
PlayNitride is positioning its mass transfer process equipment as a key "microLED 3D printer" to accelerate mass production and expand applications beyond current panel customers...
Sunday 5 October 2025
Billion Electric eyes AI-driven growth in behind-the-meter energy storage
Billion Electric is partnering with major shareholder Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) to capture a significant slice of the growing energy storage market in the semiconductor...
Sunday 5 October 2025
U-Best expects World Cup and green products to fuel growths
U-Best Innovative Technology, which provides PU synthetic resins, expects to leverage major growth engines from 2025 to 2026, including European clients' volume production of eco-friendly...
Sunday 5 October 2025
Taiwan defense firms ramp up drone output as Trump blocks US$400M sale
Taiwanese defense suppliers are doubling down on both domestic and overseas orders as global demand for military hardware accelerates. Unmanned systems have become a central focus...