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Wednesday 26 November 2025
Taiwan boosts 2026 budget for 5 trusted industries, semiconductors and AI in spotlight
National Development Council (NDC) minister Chun-Hsien Yeh has pointed out that shifting global geopolitical risks are disrupting supply chains. To adapt, Taiwan aims to seize the...
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Rapidus plans to build second fab for 1.4nm chips in fiscal 2027
Japanese semiconductor firm Rapidus, which aims to mass-produce 2nm chips by 2027, has initiated plans for advanced technological developments, including the construction of a second...
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Micron to expand advanced DRAM development at Hiroshima site
Micron Technology announced plans to expand its DRAM memory development at its Hiroshima facility, with significant backing from the Japanese government. This move aims to boost output...
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Japan sets new strategic tech priorities, tightens cyber rules for chip plants
Japan is preparing to designate artificial intelligence, nuclear fusion, space, and other advanced sectors as "national strategic technologies," while moving to require stricter cybersecurity...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
CXMT's growth ceiling arrives early as US export restrictions tighten
China's semiconductor expansion is running into fresh obstacles as the US tightens export controls on advanced chipmaking tools. CXMT and other Chinese chipmakers are likely to face...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Taiwan expands list of core national technologies to strengthen trade secret protection
The Taiwanese government has expanded its list of core national technologies from 32 to 42 items to enhance the protection of trade secrets and prevent unlawful infringements. The...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Apple confirms sales reorganization as leadership uncertainty intensifies
Apple has confirmed a restructuring of its global sales organization after eliminating dozens of roles, marking a rare round of layoffs for the company. The changes come as Apple...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Amazon announces up to US$50 billion investment to expand AI and supercomputing for US government customers
Amazon has announced an investment of up to US$50 billion to expand artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing capabilities for Amazon Web Services' (AWS) US government customers...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
TP-Link's Vietnam build stirs Washington after Chinese military-linked contractor surfaces
TP-Link has spent years trying to downplay its Chinese roots, but Washington remains sceptical. Bloomberg reports that the company's new Vietnam campus is being built by...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
US to ease BVLOS drone regulations, fueling commercial drone growth
The US government is preparing to ease restrictions on beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations, a regulatory shift that could unlock large-scale commercial deployments across...
Monday 24 November 2025
Nexperia dispute continues as Wingtech appeals to Dutch government
The turmoil surrounding Nexperia persists as Wingtech, the Chinese parent company of Nexperia, has formally lodged a complaint with the Dutch government, demanding the withdrawal...
Monday 24 November 2025
Japan to become majority stakeholder in Rapidus with JPY100 billion investment
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to invest JPY100 billion (US$671 million) in Rapidus in fiscal 2025, securing a controlling stake as the government accelerates...
Monday 24 November 2025
Memory shortage, US govt shutdown disrupts short-term military-grade notebook growth
The momentum for military-grade products remains steady, but recent volatility stems from two main factors. First, the US government shutdown delayed procurement schedules, and second,...
Monday 24 November 2025
Singapore explores nuclear power potential, collaborates with Europe and US on SMR research
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that the government is studying multiple energy options but needs to carefully evaluate each option due to the country's limited land...
Saturday 22 November 2025
Taiwan fast-tracks Chiayi drone hub to attract global defense firms

Taiwan is accelerating efforts to transform Chiayi's Minsyong district into a national hub for drone research and manufacturing. The National Chung-Shan...