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Wednesday 1 April 2026

Chart: Taiwan's chip toolmakers re-rated as AI bottlenecks trump scale

The first quarter of 2026 has marked a decisive shift in how Taiwan's semiconductor equipment sector is valued. While February's accumulated revenue rankings continue to reflect the...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

CEA-Leti bets on Taiwan fabs to turn Europe’s chip research into reality

Europe is tightening its semiconductor research links with Taiwan's manufacturing engine, with French research institute CEA-Leti positioning itself as a primary gateway between the...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Apple's OLED push sets off supplier race as LG Display tightens grip

Apple's long-term push into OLED displays is beginning to reshape the competitive landscape for panel makers, opening new fronts even as it consolidates others.

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Machine tool makers eye 2026 recovery, mull price hikes amid war-driven cost pressures

After several years of decline, the machine tool industry is turning cautiously optimistic for 2026. However, geopolitical risks—particularly the US-Iran conflict—have...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Elite Material plans multi-country expansion to reach 9.45 million CCL sheets monthly capacity by 2027

Elite Material (EMC), a leading Taiwanese copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer, announced the completion of capacity expansions at its Huangshi and Zhongshan plants in China and...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Geely overhauls European R&D to accelerate car launches

Geely, the world's eighth-largest carmaker, is restructuring its European research and development operations to narrow the lag between domestic launches in China and international...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Top 10 chart: Taiwan's AI winners diverge as market corrects ahead of lagging revenue data

By late March, Taiwan's equity market is offering a more nuanced read of the AI infrastructure boom. While accumulated revenue and year-over-year...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Taiwan's auto industry goes digital as chips eclipse carmaking

Taiwan's automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting away from traditional mechanical assembly toward what analysts describe as a semiconductor- and ICT-driven...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

South Korea invests US$166 million in chip startup Rebellions

South Korea has approved a KRW250 billion (approx. US$166 million) investment in local artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup Rebellions,...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Huawei poaches top scientist as Germany's tenure rules drive talent away

Huawei has recruited a leading scientist from a German research institute, raising concerns among the German government and academic circles. According to Nikkei Asia, Martin...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Samsung faces 17,700-worker strike as DS division talks collapse

Samsung Electronics is embroiled in a deepening labor dispute after intensive negotiations between management and workers — which began on March 26, 2026 — broke down without...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

India reportedly bans Chinese CCTV despite easing China ties, boosting Taiwan and US suppliers

India will effectively bar Chinese-made internet-connected CCTV cameras from its market starting April 1, as new certification rules take full effect after a two-year transition period,...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

DDI price hikes mainly aim to pass on costs, not boost profits

The recent surge in display driver IC (DDI) price hikes has spread from China to Taiwan, with reports indicating that Taiwanese DDI design firms will begin raising prices starting...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Taipower freezes electricity rates in Taiwan amid volatile fuel prices

Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) convened an electricity price review committee on March 27. Taking into account the need to stabilize...

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Samsung, SK Hynix reportedly set for record profits as long-term contracts expand

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to post record first-quarter profits as surging artificial intelligence demand drives memory prices higher, with suppliers pushing to...

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