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Thursday 16 January 2025
Trump's denial and silence: considering national economic emergency declaration
With a few days remaining until Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, attention is turning to the likelihood of him imposing broad tariffs on countries...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US AI chip ban drives up prices for Nvidia RTX 5090 before its launch
The latest US prohibition is prompting Chinese firms to step up their chip purchases, which is resulting in a surge in demand and prices for Nvidia's RTX 5090 GPU before its release,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Biden toughens China curbs with AI order, smart car tech ban
The Biden administration is rolling out measures to bolster US automotive manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) development, as it looks to sharpen curbs on Chinese technology...
Monday 13 January 2025
Inventec eyes Texas for US server factory, awaits clarity on tariff policy
Inventec's president, Jack Tsai, indicated that the company may set up a factory in the US, with Texas as the preferred location because of its closeness to their facility in Mexic...
Friday 10 January 2025
Supply chain welcomes Chinese subsidy-driven replacement wave
Major tech companies are gearing up for a surge in replacement demand as government incentives aim to stimulate sales of home appliances and consumer electronics products.
Thursday 9 January 2025
Behind-the-meter energy storage gains traction amid energy transition push
As the energy transition accelerates, behind-the-meter energy storage is emerging as a key tool to boost efficiency and manage peak power demand. While the industry sees strong market...
Thursday 9 January 2025
India's display fab dream: big potential, bigger challenges
As global demand for display technologies continues to soar, India is vying to establish itself as a competitive player in the display fabrication (fab) industry.
Monday 6 January 2025
Renewable energy in Taiwan faces hurdles as targets falter
Taiwan's renewable energy ambitions face setbacks amid a government transition and policy disputes. President Lai Ching-te's "Energy Transition 2.0" aims for diversification, but...
Monday 6 January 2025
The US adds 13 firms to entity list, 11 based in China
The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has made amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), notably by adding 13 new entities to the Entity List. These additions...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan welcomes digital nomads with relaxed visa and residency rules
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) has refined its Employment Gold Card policy, benefiting over 10,000 individuals, and is now seeking to attract digital nomads by significantly...
Friday 3 January 2025
China and US policies drive panel production growth in 1Q25
As the new year unfolds, the global economy and trade dynamics remain highly complex and unpredictable. Among these developments, significant policy changes in both China and the...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan govt warns budget cuts imperil foreign tech R&D subsidies
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) faces a projected budget cut of NT$29.7 billion (US$907.08 million) in 2025 following the Legislative Yuan's passage of amendments to the Act...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Tale of two steel giants: Century Steel thrives while Singda faces NT$44.2 billion offshore wind downfall
Singda Marine Structure, a China Steel Corporation subsidiary, faces a potential shutdown after incurring losses of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), igniting debates about Taiwan's...
Friday 20 December 2024
Taiwan semiconductor industry raises concerns over green energy transition
The National Science and Technology Conference, held every four years by the Executive Yuan, is the highest-level meeting shaping Taiwan's technology policy. During the conference...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Taiwan energy sector unfazed by Trump 2.0
Despite initial market jitters following Donald Trump's presidential victory, Taiwan's energy industry executives remain confident, with some reporting increased orders for solar...