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Friday 13 March 2026
US and Chile start talks on rare earths and critical minerals

The US and Chile have agreed to begin talks on cooperation in rare earths and other critical minerals, as Washington seeks to strengthen...

Friday 13 March 2026
Wistron boosts investments in Taiwan and US to expand AI server capacity
Wistron announced plans to increase investments by up to NT$1.82 billion (approx. US$57.13 million) to improve buildings and acquire equipment for its Hsinchu facility in Taiwan, in...
Friday 13 March 2026
South Korea passes US$350 billion investment act to anchor Korea-US strategic partnership
South Korea's National Assembly approved the Special Act on Investment in the US on March 12, 2026, authorizing US$350 billion in strategic investments and creating a state-backed...
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
Ai+ Smartphone to add 3 million device production capacity in India with Optiemus Electronics
Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Optiemus Infracom Limited, has entered a manufacturing agreement with Ai+ Smartphone and NxtQuantum Shift Technologies...
Friday 13 March 2026
India weighs new smartphone export incentives and US$11 billion chip fund
According to Bloomberg and Reuters, India is considering two new incentive programs—one tied to smartphone exports and another worth more than US$11 billion...
Friday 13 March 2026
Flexium eyes 30% revenue from AI servers and smart glasses in 2026
After a challenging 2025, flexible printed circuit (FPC) giant Flexium Interconnect is optimistic about its revenue and profit outlook, driven by accelerated transformation in high-speed...
Friday 13 March 2026
AcBel Polytech posts strong fourth quarter 2025 results, pushes HVDC strategy for AI data centers
AcBel Polytech delivered robust results in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by growth in AI data centers and fuel cell products, and said the momentum carried into early 2026 as...
Thursday 12 March 2026
Asustek posts record NT$44.6 billion profit in 2025, server revenue to double in 1Q26
Benefiting from the continued expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) server business, Asustek Computer reported a record full-year net profit after tax of NT$44.56 billion (approx...
Thursday 12 March 2026
Qisda bets on AI to drive 2026 turnaround
Qisda's 2025 profit declined to its lowest point in company chairman Peter Chen's 12-year tenure, prompting leadership changes aimed at reversing the trend. The company has appointed...
Thursday 12 March 2026
Taiwan machinery industry sees limited impact from Middle East, freight costs in focus
Amid concerns that recent conflicts in the Middle East may impact industrial power supplies, Taiwan Association of Machinery (TAMI) chairman David Chuang noted that the machinery sector...
Thursday 12 March 2026
TIER reports strong AI-driven demand lifts manufacturing sentiment despite rising caution among some firms
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) reported on March 11 that sectors such as AI servers, networking, and semiconductor testing equipment continued to register strong...
Thursday 12 March 2026
Taiwan Microloops reports record 2025 results, expects AI-driven growth in 2026
Taiwan Microloops posted record-high revenue and profits for 2025, driven by a surge in shipments of higher-margin AI-related products, the company reported. Full-year revenue reached...
Thursday 12 March 2026
Taiwan supply chains show resilience amid global conflicts, says Qisda chairman
With the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East creating global uncertainties, Qisda chairman Peter Chen warned that prolonged warfare could trigger inflation and disrupt consumer...
Thursday 12 March 2026
US slaps 16 nations with Section 301 probes: Taiwan and Korea in the crosshairs
The US Trade Representative announced the initiation of investigations under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 into the acts, policies, and practices of several economies related...