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Tuesday 21 October 2025
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey urges Taiwan to leverage tech edge as defense
Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey says Taiwan's semiconductor and manufacturing ecosystem gives it a decisive advantage in a world where technology and defense are increasingly...
Monday 20 October 2025
Taiwan achieves breakthrough in dry electrode battery tech
Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) has joined forces with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to successfully develop lithium battery dry electrode technology, marking...
Monday 20 October 2025
South Korea forms task force amid China's rare earth crackdown
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has launched a Rare Earth Supply Chain Task Force to shield domestic industries from China's tightened export controls.
Sunday 19 October 2025
South Korea's Posco Future M signs largest-ever graphite deal with global carmaker
South Korean battery materials maker Posco Future M has signed its largest-ever supply agreement for natural graphite anode materials in a deal valued at KRW671 billion (US$472 million),...
Friday 17 October 2025
U-Best targets defense market with bulletproof coating passing client validation
The Sun Yad Group, known for its subsidiary Myson Century, which aims to become Taiwan's answer to DJI, also includes U-Best Innovative Technology, an upstream PU resin supplier that...
Thursday 16 October 2025
Taiwan tackles semiconductor talent shortage amid demographic challenges
Taiwan is confronting critical workforce challenges as declining birth rates and an aging population lead to labor shortages and structural aging within its workforce. These demographic...
Thursday 16 October 2025
China tightens grip on critical minerals, threatening electronics supply
As trade tensions between the US and China intensify, rare earth minerals have once again become the focal point of a global strategic contest. In a surprise move, China's Ministry...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Rare earth controls have limited short-term impact on Foxconn
On October 9, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce issued its No. 61 and No. 62 notices, expanding export controls on rare earths. The scope now extends from raw materials to equipment,...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Semiconductor material distributors post strong revenue growth from AI and HPC demand
Several semiconductor materials distributors have posted robust revenue growth, reflecting rising demand driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Samsung's rebound sparks optimism across South Korean semiconductor supply chain
As Samsung Electronics' performance rebounds, previously stagnant sectors such as materials, components, and equipment are expected to regain momentum. Improved performance across...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands rare earth export controls to midstream and end products
On October 9, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce issued Announcements No. 61 and 62, expanding export controls on rare earths. The scope now extends beyond raw materials to include...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands lithium battery export curbs, deepening global supply risks
In just three months, China has implemented two sweeping rounds of export restrictions on its lithium battery supply chain, marking a sharp shift in Beijing's strategy from simple...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Lynas and Noveon sign MOU to develop US rare earth magnet supply chain
Australian rare earth producer Lynas Rare Earths has entered a non-binding memorandum of understanding with US rare earth magnet manufacturer Noveon Magnetics to jointly establish...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
SAS integrates semiconductor and renewable energy chains to boost long-term growth
Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) is demonstrating resilience in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors through a series of strategic initiatives. Its subsidiary, GlobalWafers...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's rare earth exports plunge 30% in September amid tighter controls
According to the latest data from China's General Administration of Customs, China's rare earth exports dropped sharply by 30.9% month-over-month to 4,000.3 tons in September 2025,...