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Friday 25 July 2025
Taiwan's NSTC unveils results of 33 chip development projects based on mature processes
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has outlined four main strategies for the development of semiconductor technology in Taiwan: sustaining current advantages, global...
Friday 25 July 2025
Trump's Nvidia breakup idea fizzles as Intel cries for intervention
At the "Winning the AI Race" summit in Washington, President Donald Trump revealed he once considered breaking up Nvidia to spur competition in the US artificial intelligence (AI)...
Friday 25 July 2025
Starlink’s Taiwan hopes face familiar friction
Taiwan is renewing its efforts to bring Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service to the island, as the Executive Yuan approved a sweeping six-year NT$27 billion (approximately...
Friday 25 July 2025
Acer Taiwan defies PC slump with commercial wins, gaming firepower
Acer Taiwan defied a broader PC market downturn in the first half of 2025, as currency headwinds and tariff risks weighed on consumer demand. COO Chang Shih-hsin said the company...
Friday 25 July 2025
Sam Altman warns of AI fraud threatening banks as White House preps action plan
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made a surprise appearance at a US Federal Reserve regulatory meeting, stating that AI will completely reshape social structures. He predicted that AI would...
Thursday 24 July 2025
Malaysia unveils green data center rules to court foreign investors
Malaysia plans to launch a sustainable data center framework in October 2025. As the data center industry experiences rapid growth, the government faces challenges related to energy...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Dixon Technologies holds back on bare PCB manufacturing despite new govt incentives
Dixon Technologies has decided to pause plans to enter bare PCB manufacturing, citing limited financial upside despite government incentives. During its fiscal first-quarter 2025...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
China's rare earth export curbs disrupt Foxconn's AirPods production in India
Production of Apple's AirPods at Foxconn's Telangana factory has encountered supply disruptions due to China's tightening grip on rare earth element exports, particularly dysprosium—an...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Taiwan VP weighs in on US tariff threat
Taiwanese Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao has expressed her stance on the US imposition of Section 232 tariffs for the first time, pointing out that the US and Taiwan ultimately have...
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Beijing's law of evolution: China moves to crash EV price war amid mounting cash crunch
China has revived price controls and capacity discipline mechanisms across its clean energy sectors, triggering a solar industry price recovery. The government now extends similar...
Tuesday 22 July 2025
China's grip on drone supply chain spurs South Korea to boost self-reliance
A recent surge in the cost of Chinese-made drone components has reignited concerns in South Korea over its overwhelming reliance on China for critical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...
Monday 21 July 2025
China solar companies push for government intervention as prices surge after months of losses
Chinese solar manufacturers have orchestrated sharp price increases across the industry supply chain after reporting widespread losses, with government backing for production curbs...
Monday 21 July 2025
Taiwan govt unveils response plan to US reciprocal tariffs
The US's reciprocal tariff policy has posed serious challenges for many export-oriented countries, with Taiwan hit by a 32% levy when the policy was first announced in April 2025...
Monday 21 July 2025
India may ease Chinese FDI curbs to boost electronics ecosystem amid thawing ties and export hurdles
India is considering easing foreign direct investment (FDI) restrictions on Chinese companies, signaling a potential policy shift driven by both economic and diplomatic calculation...
Friday 18 July 2025
Taiwan automakers on high alert over US tariffs talks
With the latest round of US retaliatory tariffs nearly finalized, Taiwan and India are among the last few countries yet to receive formal rate details, leaving policymakers and industries...