CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED SUBSIDIES
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan mulls subsidies for behind-the-meter energy storage systems
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) plans to expand subsidization to behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage systems in a bid to encourage the adoption of locally made battery...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
BTM energy storage subsidies expected to begin in 2026
Behind-the-meter (BTM) systems have become the next main focus as Taiwan's energy storage policies transition into the next phase, with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) now...
Monday 16 June 2025
US fab ambitions run into red tape and local resistance
The CHIPS and Science Act has unlocked tens of billions in federal subsidies to reshore semiconductor manufacturing in the US. Yet, major projects by leading chipmakers are being...
Friday 13 June 2025
China's 618 shopping festival boosts electronics sales as subsidy funds run dry
China's mid-year 618 Shopping Festival has driven a surge in consumer electronics sales, with smartphones, home appliances, and computers hitting peak demand as government subsidies...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Taiwan unveils US$9.3 billion chip subsidy as AmCham seeks collaboration
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced a NT$300 billion (approx. US$9.3 billion) semiconductor subsidy program running through 2033, the island's largest-ever government investment in...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Samsung reportedly ramps up Taylor fab construction, eyeing operational by 2026
Samsung Electronics has reportedly accelerated construction at its US$37 billion wafer fab in Taylor, Texas, reaffirming its target to begin production by the end of 2026. After earlier...
Friday 6 June 2025
TSMC's additional US$100B investment prompts Trump administration to intensify pressure on Samsung
Samsung Electronics is facing a challenging period as the Trump administration, which took office in January 2025, enforces its "America First" tariff and investment policies. Initially...
Monday 2 June 2025
How to invest in the US? Government incentives at all levels to attract investment
Recently, US President Donald Trump's visit to Middle Eastern countries brought several trillion US dollars in investments and procurement deals with the US, becoming a major topic...
Monday 2 June 2025
China steps up measures to quell auto market chaos
China's car market has been grappling with the fallout from intense competition and cutthroat price slashing, forcing the government to repeatedly intervene. Misleading marketing...
Thursday 22 May 2025
US sets the stage for duties on battery materials from China
The US Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China after concluding materials had been unfairly subsidized.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
NextDrive rises in Japan’s battery market
Japan's behind-the-meter energy storage market is entering a period of significant policy benefits. Driven by subsidy programs and residential demand, the market is rapidly heating...
Sunday 18 May 2025
GlobalWafers deepens US investment with US$7.5 billion commitment

GlobalWafers, the Taiwan-based semiconductor materials giant, officially opened its new US$3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Sherman,...

Wednesday 14 May 2025
With margins crushed, Taiwan’s machinery sector demands electricity price relief
Taiwan's machinery sector is grappling with severe profit erosion as external trade tensions and rising domestic electricity costs converge. Industry leaders cite US tariffs, currency...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
From flagship to family car: SiC drives China's EV boom amid intense price wars
Although the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show has concluded, its ripple effects continue to shape the automotive landscape. Bolstered by the Chinese government's early implementation...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
As Chinese IDMs climb, Europe's powerhouses lose ground
Driven by new energy vehicle subsidy policies, the localization wave of automotive chips in China is intensifying, accelerating the domestic substitution process. Chinese integrated...