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Tuesday 3 March 2026
TSMC to lead SiPh equipment and materials localization in Taiwan
Taiwan President Ching-te Lai stated on March 2 that one of the government's core policy goals for 2026 is to boost the economy by fully promoting the country's AI major infrastructure...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Advantech's special dividend plan signals management confidence in long-term outlook
Industrial PC provider Advantech said its board approved a limited three-year special dividend program and shifted to an all-cash dividend policy, increasing the regular cash payout...
Monday 2 March 2026
Indonesia's nickel cut likely to ease Chinese stainless steel price pressure, Walsin says
The Indonesian government's move to cut nickel ore production from 2026 is expected to tighten raw material supply and weaken low-price competition from Chinese steelmakers, Walsin...
Monday 2 March 2026
Hyundai European hubs gain value as EU plans 70% local EV production rule
The EU is preparing to tighten electric vehicle subsidy rules by requiring that 70% of automotive components — excluding batteries — be produced within the bloc. The proposed...
Sunday 1 March 2026
OpenAI–Pentagon deal highlights deeper conflict over who controls AI safeguards
A newly announced agreement between OpenAI and the US Department of Defense underscores a growing divide in the AI sector—not over whether military cooperation should exist,...
Friday 27 February 2026
Anthropic loosens AI safety rules amid industry competition and Pentagon dispute
Anthropic PBC, a leading AI developer, has released the third version of its Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP), updating its voluntary framework for mitigating catastrophic AI risks...
Thursday 26 February 2026
Gogoro's Vietnam push could reshape regional electric scooter market and supply chains
Scooters remain a vital mode of daily transport in Vietnam, and buoyed by policy support and demographic trends, the country is becoming a central battleground for the global electric...
Thursday 26 February 2026
From sovereignty to specialization: How the UK is recalibrating its space ambitions
Britain's space policy is entering a period of transition. The government has confirmed that the UK Space Agency will be folded into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology...
Wednesday 25 February 2026
US tariff ruling sparks transatlantic tensions, European auto industry on edge
After the US Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unconstitutional, President Donald Trump reacted sharply, invoking...
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Taiwan offshore wind faces test as localization protection ends
Taiwan's offshore wind sector is entering the third phase of block development (Phase 3-3) vendor selection, marking the first time localization requirements have been removed. The...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
A three-nation chip pact takes shape: Japan’s capital, Taiwan’s know-how, India’s talent
What if the next pillar of the global semiconductor industry isn't built in one country — but three?
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Japan courts Samsung, SK Hynix with subsidies, but memory giants hold back
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have in recent years received repeated invitations from Japan's central and local governments to build semiconductor fabs, but neither has advanced...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Supreme Court ruling leaves most US auto duties intact
The Supreme Court of the US has ruled unconstitutional the auto tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump's invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA),...
Monday 23 February 2026
US tariff ruling puts Taiwan chips in the crosshairs
The US Supreme Court ruling invalidating broad reciprocal tariffs has shifted President Donald Trump's trade focus toward Taiwan and the semiconductor sector, a key supplier to the...
Monday 23 February 2026
White House vows trade stability after court ruling, China and Asian partners seek clarity
The White House is moving to stabilize existing trade agreements after a Supreme Court decision invalidated the administration's primary tariff framework. Executive officials have...