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Sunday 8 March 2026

Global auto giants retreat to 'survival defense' as electrical revolution triggers CEO reshuffle

The global automotive industry is currently navigating its most seismic leadership transition in decades as the Electronic/Electrical (E/E) revolution...

Sunday 8 March 2026

DynaPack plans triple BBU capacity expansion to meet AI data center demand

With AI data centers now integrating battery backup units (BBU), battery module maker DynaPack plans to add an additional 200% to its production capacity at its Taiwan and Thailand...

Sunday 8 March 2026

Taiwan and the UK sign space industry pact to deepen supply chain cooperation

Six months after Taiwan and the United Kingdom held their first Taiwan–UK Space Industry Roundtable in Taiwan in September 2025,...

Friday 6 March 2026

February EV registrations reveal new market dynamics in Taiwan

According to the latest vehicle registration data released in early March 2026, Taiwan's auto market saw a sharp drop of nearly 40% in total vehicle registrations to about 22,000 units...

Friday 6 March 2026

Toyota Group's Denso bids up to US$8 billion to acquire Rohm

Japanese auto parts supplier Denso has made a takeover proposal for Kyoto-based chipmaker Rohm in a deal that could reach about JPY1.3...

Friday 6 March 2026

Amkor eyes triple revenue growth in 2.5D and HDFO packaging for 2026

Semiconductor OSAT leader Amkor has announced plans to boost its capital expenditure budget for 2026 to US$2.5-3 billion, prioritizing expansion of advanced packaging capacities such...

Friday 6 March 2026

Europe's automakers brace for energy and logistics shocks from Middle East tensions

Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding a new layer of uncertainty for the global automotive industry, raising the risk that geopolitical...

Friday 6 March 2026

Samsung bets on higher-priced Galaxy S26 to lift Taiwan revenue

Samsung Electronics unveiled its Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 earphones on February 26. They disclosed a Taiwan rollout plan on March 4, with pre-orders running from March 4...

Friday 6 March 2026

South Korean Academia: NAND scaling nears ceiling; China seen closing gap

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving strong growth in the memory market. Compared with DRAM, which still has room for structural innovation, NAND flash has largely...

Friday 6 March 2026

SK Group chairman reportedly to meet Nvidia CEO at GTC

SK Group chairman Chey Tae-Won is expected to attend Nvidia GTC 2026 in San Jose, California, on March 16, 2026, where he will likely hold high-level talks with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang...

Friday 6 March 2026

Samsung Display's 4Q25 profit soars on BOE's KRW500 billion patent payment

Samsung Display (SDC) reportedly received over KRW500 billion (approx. US$340 million) in patent royalties from leading Chinese panel maker BOE in the fourth quarter of 2025, which...

Friday 6 March 2026

Taiwan and US to jointly boost investments in five trusted industries

Taiwan's government is actively promoting developments in the "Five Trusted Industry Sectors": semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications...

Friday 6 March 2026

AW 2026: Wonik Robotics redefines precision dexterity in humanoids

While the global humanoid race has largely focused on bipedal locomotion, Wonik Robotics is doubling down on a bottom-up strategy that prioritizes...

Friday 6 March 2026

Hormuz tensions test Taiwan's energy security as government scrambles to shield chip industry

While the global economy pins its growth hopes on the rapid scaling of artificial intelligence (AI), the physical foundation of that technology is currently facing an existential threat...

Friday 6 March 2026

Supply-chain firms become front-line partners as tech outpaces testing and standards

Rapid iteration in AI and low-earth orbit satellite communications has pushed suppliers to assume design and validation roles, reshaping Taiwan's position in global manufacturing e...

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