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Monday 23 March 2026
Aluminum foil costs push capacitor prices higher in Taiwan and Japan
Following earlier price increases for tantalum capacitors and inductors, the aluminum capacitor supply chain is now seeing further price adjustments. Taiwanese manufacturers say end-market...
Thursday 19 March 2026
China curbs, Middle East tensions drive surge in chip material risks from gallium to helium

Global semiconductor supply chains are facing rising pressure as Middle East geopolitical tensions and China's tightening export controls...

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
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...
Monday 9 March 2026
Inside Apple's US$599 MacBook Neo and the 3D-printed future
The launch of the US$599 MacBook Neo has sparked a global debate over how Apple managed to hit such a breakthrough price point without abandoning its premium identity. While industry...
Monday 9 March 2026
Apple reshapes product lineup with budget MacBook and ultra-premium push
Apple is reshaping its product lineup at both ends of the price spectrum, introducing a lower-cost MacBook while reportedly preparing a new wave of ultra-premium devices aimed at the...
Friday 6 March 2026
SuperAlloy targets 2026 growth with semiconductor components and recycled aluminum
SuperAlloy Industrial said it plans to return to growth by 2026, pivoting to semiconductor components and expanding its recycled aluminum capacity, following a subdued year for its...
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Chinsan eyes stronger cloud server demand in 2026 with BBU supply
Chinsan, a Taiwanese aluminum capacitor manufacturer, held an in-person investor briefing on December 22, 2025. General manager Ching-Hsin Chiang said that growth momentum in the first...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Mexico breaks from free-trade tradition with sweeping tariffs on Asian imports
Mexico is preparing a major shift in its trade policy, approving broad tariffs on imports from Asian countries without free-trade agreements, including China, India, and South Korea...
Monday 8 December 2025
Taiwan's Kinko Optical sees revenue surge, plans waveguide lenses and LEO satellite products

Kinko Optical reported consolidated revenue of NT$408 million (approx. US$13.1 million) for November 2025, marking a 72.7% increase compared...

Wednesday 3 December 2025
As Starlink satellites multiply, scientists warn of mounting risks to Earth and space

In recent years, the global space industry has entered an unprecedented period of acceleration, driven in large part by the rapid expansion...

Monday 10 November 2025
Taiwan auto parts brace for 4Q25 peak: SuperAlloy expands recycled aluminum, Tsang Yow targets AM/OES growth
As Taiwan's automotive parts industry enters its traditional fourth-quarter peak, forged aluminum wheel maker SuperAlloy Industrial reports stable shipments of recycled aluminum after...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Tesla and Boston Dynamics redefine humanoid robots with lightweight materials
Tesla is upgrading its next-generation humanoid robot, Optimus, with a new focus on lightweight construction. Under Tesla's leadership, the robotics manufacturing sector is experiencing...
Thursday 28 August 2025
US expands Section 232 to e-bikes, but Merida sees limited impact
The Trump administration announced on August 18 the addition of 407 product categories to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 of the US Trade...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
US expands section 232 tariffs to 407 derivative steel, aluminum products
The US Department of Commerce on August 20, 2025, announced the inclusion of 407 additional product categories under Section 232 tariffs, marking the latest effort to bolster domestic...