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Friday 22 August 2025
Annie Chen appointed managing director of Covestro Taiwan
Materials manufacturer Covestro announced that Annie Chen will assume the role of managing director of Covestro Taiwan, effective September 1, 2025. Chen is currently the head of...
Thursday 21 August 2025
High-end PCB materials shortage looms as AI demand outpaces capacity
The artificial intelligence boom is driving sharp demand growth across the printed circuit board (PCB) materials chain, pushing both prices and volumes higher. Supply pressure is...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Tex Year Industries expands Vietnam plant to deepen Southeast Asia presence
Tex Year Industries reported second-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$864 million (approx. US$28.78 million) for 2025, with a net loss of NT$1.94 million attributable to its owners...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Apple supplier Luxshare targets Hong Kong H-share listing with planned US$1 billion raise
Luxshare Precision Industry Co. said on August 18, 2025, it has filed to list H-shares on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with draft application materials published...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Tata reportedly seeks specialty chemical supplier as India clears new semiconductor projects
Tata Electronics is in talks with German chemicals major Merck to secure an exclusive long-term supply agreement for high-purity materials crucial to chipmaking, people familiar with...
Monday 18 August 2025
Topco Scientific prepares for 2027 showdown as Chinese wafer makers strengthen market hold
As China's semiconductor juggernaut gathers pace, a fierce contest for dominance in the silicon wafer market is becoming inevitable for global suppliers.
Monday 18 August 2025
Giga Solar Materials enters AI server market with Parker liquid cooling fittings distribution rights
Solar conductive paste manufacturer Giga Solar Materials (GSMC) announced on August 14 that it has obtained the rights to distribute US vendor Parker's AI server liquid cooling fittings...
Monday 18 August 2025
Strong AI and HPC demand drives Daxin Materials' dual growth engines, ready to expand capacity
Daxin Materials reported solid operational performance in the first half of 2025, with expectations for continued growth in the semiconductor and display materials sectors in the...
Friday 15 August 2025
Taiwanese firms secure M9-grade CCL certifications as ASIC server demand surges
In response to the global surge in large-scale AI computing power deployment, the usage and value of PCBs for AI servers have significantly increased. High-end copper-clad laminate...
Friday 15 August 2025
U-Best optimistic about operational growth in 2H25
Taiwan-based polymer materials supplier U-Best Innovative Technology reported a consolidated revenue of NT$356 million (approx. US$11.9 million) in the second quarter of 2025, a 102%...
Friday 15 August 2025
ASC emerges from July slump as semiconductor manufacturers continue global expansion
ASC, a key supplier of fluororesin equipment and materials for the semiconductor industry, currently holds orders worth over NT$4 billion (US$133.6 million), reflecting a recovery...
Friday 15 August 2025
US unveils US$1 billion push for critical minerals independence
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to issue funding opportunities totaling nearly US$1 billion to expand domestic mining, processing, and manufacturing capabilities...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Samsung reportedly plans US$170M in Japan packaging hub to challenge TSMC
Samsung Electronics is reportedly investing JPY25 billion (approx. US$170 million) to set up an advanced packaging research institute in Yokohama and acquire a major office tower...
Thursday 14 August 2025
CATL leads sodium-ion battery race: South Korea rushes to prevent China's 'LFP monopoly'
As South Korean battery manufacturers officially launch mass production plans for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, Chinese battery companies are already prepared to make significant...
Thursday 14 August 2025
New aircraft, new materials: aerospace turns to thermoplastic composites

A surge in global demand across defense and aerospace sectors—including military weapons, unmanned systems, commercial aircraft,...