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Tuesday 19 August 2025
China's humanoid robots to make live debut in Taipei, testing Taiwan's supply-chain edge
Global labor shortages and US reciprocal tariffs are pushing supply chains to fast-track automation as a safeguard against disruption. Advances in artificial intelligence are transforming...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
US tariff measures hit simultaneously, economic slowdown expected in 2H25
US President Donald Trump has threatened semiconductor tariffs under Section 232 that could reach between 200% and 300%, with an announcement expected in the coming days. Taiwanese...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Yageo extends tender offer deadline for Shibaura Electronics amid MinebeaMitsumi price match
Taiwan's Yageo Corporation has extended the deadline for its tender offer bid (TOB) for Japan's Shibaura Electronics to August 28 amid a competitive price increase from rival MinebeaMitsumi...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
US tariffs prompt TEEMA to plan science parks in US and Mexico
Young Liu, chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and leader of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), raised concerns over a 20% tariff...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Taiwan unveils new support measures to shield industries from US tariff impact
The 20% reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on exports from Taiwan officially took effect on August 7, 2025, covering most traditional industries. The impact varies across...
Monday 18 August 2025
Foxconn chair urges policy support amid the rising trade barriers
The impact of reciprocal tariffs on Taiwanese industries continues to mount, with concerns spreading across key sectors. Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn)...
Monday 18 August 2025
Chipmakers bet on agentic AI to spark consumer demand for smart glasses after Ray-Ban success
Meta's success with its smart Ray-Ban glasses has ignited a wave of development in smart and AI-powered eyewear, offering fresh optimism for chipmakers who once banked on the metaverse...
Monday 18 August 2025
Qisda-backed Diva Labs rolls out new display tech for hospitals and industrial control
Diva Laboratories, a medical display unit of Taiwan's Qisda Corp., is expanding with three growth drivers: the world's first 55- and 65-inch optical bonding (OB) LCDs for operating...
Monday 18 August 2025
Tariffs, trade, and transformation: how Hushan is redefining Taiwan's auto supply chain
As the world's largest aftermarket supplier of automotive door handles and an emerging force in vehicle camera modules, Hushan Autoparts finds itself navigating a critical transformation—and...
Monday 18 August 2025
Section 232 investigations loom over Taiwan's key industries
Despite TSMC's US$165 billion investment in the US, Taiwan does not appear to have any special favor from the United States. Taiwan faces a higher reciprocal tariff compared to Japan...
Monday 18 August 2025
Foxconn underscores US strategy with EV and AI systems at Dallas expo

Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, presented a US-market version of its electric sport utility vehicle and showcased its...

Monday 18 August 2025
Tariff standoff, soft demand threaten to undercut Taiwan’s auto supply chain

In Taiwan, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the domestic auto supply chain—supplying everything from...

Sunday 17 August 2025
Future Science Prize 2025 honors Macronix International president Chih-Yuan Lu for semiconductor memory innovation
The 2025 Future Science Prize winners were announced, with Chih-Yuan Lu, president of Macronix International, receiving the Mathematics and Computer Science Prize for his contributions...
Sunday 17 August 2025
TCC battery plant fire results in NT$11B loss, exposing challenges in Taiwan's lithium battery industry
A fire at Molicel's lithium ternary battery factory, a subsidiary of TCC, revealed serious failures in its firefighting system, which did not activate any of its key safety protocols...
Sunday 17 August 2025
Formosa Plastics Group to set new benchmark for efficient, low-carbon battery cell manufacturing at Changbin plant
Formosa Smart Energy's (FSET) battery cell factory in Changbin Industrial Park is Taiwan's largest LFP battery manufacturer, with a capacity of 2.1GWh. The facility emphasizes sustainable...