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Thursday 10 September 2026

Korea puts KRW250 billion behind free national AI service as frontier-model fund takes shape

South Korea's science ministry has budgeted KRW250 billion (US$184.6 million) for 2027 to run "AI for all," a state-funded program that aims to give every citizen free access to chatbots...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Samsung Electro-Mechanics' glass-substrate rollout slows as TSMC evaluation drags on

Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is facing a slower glass-substrate rollout as a reliability evaluation of through-glass via (TGV) modules...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Samsung trims foundry partner network as remaining DSPs gain momentum

Samsung Electronics has reduced its foundry Design Solution Partner (DSP) network to 11 companies from 13, as the chipmaker shifts toward greater emphasis on partners that can secure...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Cheap, energy-dense, difficult to tame: LG Energy Solution pushes LMR closer to EVs

The appeal of lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries has long rested on a difficult proposition: delivering relatively high energy density without carrying the same material costs...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Apple just put a US$700 premium on hinges — seven supply chain takeaways

These are the seven supply chain takeaways from Apple's announcements on September 9, covering new iPhone models, new AirPods, chips, and upgrades to its ecosystem.

Thursday 10 September 2026

Nvidia reportedly drives testing interface capacity crunch, pushes Taiwan suppliers

AI chip demand is tightening high-end testing interface capacity, and supply-chain sources say Nvidia has raised prices to secure most of the probe card and test socket output from...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Sumitomo, Sakana AI reportedly team up to expand Japan-made AI

Sumitomo and its IT subsidiary SCSK are partnering with Japanese AI startup Sakana AI to expand the use of domestically developed AI among Japanese companies, leveraging Sumitomo's...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Europe and US IDM grid-to-core push challenges Taiwan power modules

Data-center power systems are entering a new phase as operators move toward 800V HVDC and denser DC-DC architectures, raising demand for high-voltage, low-loss, and high-frequency...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Taiwan hardware strength meets open-source gap

Taiwan's hardware strength gives it a firm place in the global technology supply chain, but industry leaders say its next opportunity lies in open source. Jonathan Bryce, executive...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Stress, Sleep, and Lifestyle Balance: Perspectives from Traditional Chinese Medicine

According to survey data from the Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine, approximately one in every five people in Taiwan experiences insomnia. Many individuals live under...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Yageo's August revenue hits record on AI demand

Yageo posted year-over-year and month-over-month revenue growth in August, extending its streak of record monthly highs to a sixth straight month. The passive components maker said...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Taiwan IC design firms seek government subsidies for advanced chip development

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) will hold a joint ministerial meeting in September to discuss subsidy applications submitted...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Hiwin supply deal with Semes points to deeper access in South Korea's memory equipment market

Hiwin Technologies has signed a supply contract with Semes, Samsung Electronics' semiconductor equipment arm, for a single-axis positioning stage being tested in hybrid bonding equipment,...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Taiwan virtual asset alliance builds next-gen financial infrastructure

As global digital finance accelerates, stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, and digital assets are becoming core to the next generation of financial services. With Taiwan's...

Thursday 10 September 2026

Taiwan courts international talent as special experts qualify for permanent residency in 1 year

Taiwan is stepping up efforts to attract and retain foreign talent as its population declines, with the government easing permanent residency rules and offering faster pathways for...

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