CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED TAIWAN
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Advantech highlights edge AI, software strategy to navigate FX fluctuations
Amid the recent surge of the New Taiwan dollar, Advantech's chairman, K.C. Liu, noted that economic cycles vary, urging businesses to sustain or enhance profitability amidst these...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
NT$ shock, US tariff fears slam Taiwan's export-reliant semiconductor sector
Taiwanese exporters are facing mounting pressure from a surging New Taiwan dollar (NT$) and escalating US tariff threats. Industry estimates suggest that the combined effect of existing...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
FX turbulence hits Taiwan memory makers as US$ weakens, NT$ strengthens
A sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar (NT$) is pressuring Taiwan's export-focused industries, especially memory module suppliers whose contracts are largely settled in US dollars...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
US tariff policy and currency appreciation cast clouds over Taiwanese exporters
US tariff policy has raised concerns among Taiwanese exporters. The sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar heightens the complexity. While the AI server supply chain remains relatively...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Taiwan dollar surges to two-year high, central bank refutes US pressure claims
The New Taiwan dollar (NTD) surged to a two-year high against the US dollar on May 5, 2025, briefly strengthening by more than NT$0.15 to reach NT$29.59 per USD—the strongest...
Monday 5 May 2025
Femtum pioneers advanced laser solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, eyes expansion in Taiwan
Quebec-based startup Femtum, a trailblazer in laser technology, is carving out a critical role in the evolution of semiconductor manufacturing.
Monday 5 May 2025
Taiwan’s tech leader urged investment in power infrastructure for AI era

As AI reshapes global industries and geopolitical dynamics, Taiwan's business leaders are sounding the alarm on a critical yet often overlooked...

Monday 5 May 2025
Barcelona rises as Europe's strategic tech investment nexus as US-China rift widens
While the Czech Republic is often seen in Taiwan as Europe's semiconductor hotspot, Spain receives the most EU funding for tech initiatives. In early 2025, the DIGITIMES team...
Monday 5 May 2025
Taiwan's surging currency puts pressure on exporters' margins

The New Taiwan dollar (NT$) surged by NT$0.953 against the US dollar (US$) on May 2—an appreciation of nearly 3% in a single day...

Monday 5 May 2025
Meta denies censoring Taiwan content; backlash suggests trust gap remains

A former Meta executive has alleged that the company cooperated with the Chinese government to suppress dissent—including in Taiwan—by...

Saturday 3 May 2025
ASE COO urges inclusion of global AI strategy in tariff negotiations
ASE Holdings chief operating officer Tien Wu proposed incorporating the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape into reciprocal tariff negotiations. He stressed the importance...
Friday 2 May 2025
Lessons from TSMC: Trump tariffs offer Taiwan manufacturers opportunity for AI transformation
The tariff war initiated by US President Donald Trump has been widely described by economists as a global economic crisis. However, Lee-feng Chien, the former managing director of...
Friday 2 May 2025
AI Basic Act bill overhaul to be expedited, says Taiwan Premier
Current KMT legislator Ju-chun Ko is striving to shepherd the draft bill for the AI Basic Act through its third reading, continuing the work of former fellow KMT legislator Jason Hsu...
Friday 2 May 2025
Fengmiao wind farm becomes Taiwan's first phase 3 offshore wind project to secure full financing
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has achieved financial closure for the Fengmiao offshore wind farm's first phase, marking a milestone as the first fully financed project in...
Friday 2 May 2025
Is the early pull-in effect ending? Taiwan electronics industry outlook downgraded to green light
Supermicro announced this week a downward revision of its revenue and profit forecasts. The question remains whether this is due to disruptive innovation driven by DeepSeek or if the...