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Sunday 19 April 2026

Corning leads glass substrate race as South Korea's KCC and LX Glass face steep challenges

Glass core substrates, valued for their low dielectric loss and warpage reduction, are key to next-generation advanced semiconductor packaging. In South Korea, traditional glass makers...

Sunday 19 April 2026

Kemflo strengthens water resilience for semiconductor fabs

As the global electronics and advanced semiconductor manufacturing sectors expand in 2026, the stability of semiconductor and electronics plant utilities systems has become critical...

Sunday 19 April 2026

Taiwan networking firms post strong 1Q26 results on data center, Wi-Fi 7 demand

Taiwan's networking equipment makers reported stronger-than-seasonal performance in the first quarter of 2026, supported by demand from...

Sunday 19 April 2026

At 360° Mobility Show, Taiwan pushes integrated automotive future

To more fully showcase Taiwan's role in the global mobility industry, three of its flagship trade shows—Taipei AMPA, E-Mobility Taiwan, and Autotronics Taipei—were combined...

Sunday 19 April 2026

Taiwan's MiTAC shifts from hardware to integrated mobility solutions

Despite a challenging auto market in 2026, MiTAC remains confident it can sustain double-digit growth. President Steve Chang says the company's next phase will be defined by the integration...

Saturday 18 April 2026

Taiwan's E-Lead expands beyond head-up displays into full smart cockpit systems

Taiwanese automotive electronics leader E-Lead Electronic is reshaping the future of smart cockpits through a combination of deep technological...

Saturday 18 April 2026

Taiwan's satellite edge computing tech moves toward global market

Taiwan is pushing deeper into the global space supply chain, as a government-backed effort to develop advanced satellite payloads yields another milestone: the commercialization of...

Saturday 18 April 2026

VLSI TSA 2026 explores quantum architecture and AI healthcare innovations

The 2026 International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI TSA) kicked off on April 14, gathering over 800 semiconductor professionals worldwide. The conference...

Saturday 18 April 2026

Samsung launches voluntary retirement amid chip-device earnings gap

Samsung Electronics has initiated a workforce restructuring through a voluntary retirement program as strong semiconductor earnings contrast...

Friday 17 April 2026

Honda plans deeper China capacity cuts, targets Guangzhou and Wuhan plants

Struggling with weak sales, Honda has decided to significantly scale back its vehicle production capacity in China, with cuts targeting plants in Guangzhou and Wuhan.

Friday 17 April 2026

MLCC, inductor prices climb as AI demand meets cost pressure

Global passive component prices are rising, led by Japanese suppliers, with the trend spreading across China and Taiwan. Higher raw material costs and AI-driven demand are tightening...

Friday 17 April 2026

Samsung's VD division reviews China strategy as local rivals gain ground

Rumors of a restructuring of Samsung Electronics's China operations are gaining momentum, with reports suggesting potential scaling back—or...

Friday 17 April 2026

Evalue launches 640kW ultra-fast charger, expanding fast-charging capacity

Taiwan's Fortune Electric Value Company (Evalue) has launched a 640kW ultra-fast DC charger capable of charging 800V EVs in 15–20 minutes, with support for up to five simultaneous...

Friday 17 April 2026

Aurotek launches three AI robots to boost Taiwan's smart automation market

Aurotek's unveiling of three new intelligent robots on April 16, developed with partner Pudu Robotics, signals broader options for global industries seeking automation. The system...

Friday 17 April 2026

TSMC remains top choice for European AI chip startups amid capacity scramble

European efforts to advance sovereign AI and chip autonomy are gaining momentum, but European AI chip startups say they still primarily rely on TSMC for high-performance computing...

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