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Thursday 19 March 2026
Samsung strike vote nears, DS and DX divisions clash over bonuses
As Samsung Electronics' union members vote on whether to strike, market attention is shifting from the labor negotiations themselves to the disparities in benefits and potential conflicts...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Samsung reportedly broadens emergency management as chipflation takes off
Samsung Electronics has reportedly expanded emergency management measures across several key business units as rising semiconductor prices and component costs pressure profitability,...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Interview: Satellites, talent, and a new UK-Taiwan space pact
Britain and Taiwan are quietly building one of the space industry's more ambitious bilateral partnerships — one grounded not just in government agreements, but in classrooms,...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Acer ITS makes 'healing economy' micro-payment push to expand beyond smart transport
Acer ITS is making inroads into the so-called "healing economy" market through micro-payment solutions, according to company president Ming-feng Yu. These cover new opportunities in...
Thursday 19 March 2026
How Hwaseong became South Korea's semiconductor supply-chain capital
The global race to onshore semiconductor production has a new focal point: Hwaseong. Nestled in South Korea's Gyeonggi-do province, the city is quietly emerging as the spine of the...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Taiwan energy debate intensifies as Middle East tensions raise supply concerns
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling debate in Taiwan over energy security, as industry leaders warn that disruptions to global supply routes could expose vulnerabilities...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
AMD's Lisa Su courts Korea: Samsung HBM4 sealed, Naver next
AMD CEO Lisa Su broadened the company's collaboration with Samsung Electronics on next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) memory and met with regional partners, including Naver,...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Rohm eyes India as emerging hub for power semiconductor packaging and automotive supply
Japanese semiconductor maker Rohm is expanding its engagement with India's nascent semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, positioning the country as a potential future export base...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
MOEA says 6G standard to be finalized by 2029, urges early preparation
Chao-Chung Kuo, director general of the Department of Industrial Technology at the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), announced that the 6G standard will be finalized by 2029 and...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Asus, Foxconn take Taiwan smart city model global

Asus is teaming up with Foxconn and industry partners to develop a replicable "city-as-a-solution" model, positioning itself to capture...

Wednesday 18 March 2026
Exclusive: Britain and Taiwan forge new pipeline for space engineers
Cooperation between Taiwan and the United Kingdom in the space sector is gathering momentum, as officials and industry leaders from Britain visit Taipei to deepen partnerships spanning...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Chinese automakers navigate North America but face 2027 compliance barriers
Despite multiple tariffs and policy barriers imposed by the US on China's auto industry, Chinese automakers have avoided directly confronting the restrictions. Instead, they are adopting...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
TCL's OLED debut exposes China's Korean panel dependence
LG Display (LGD) is reportedly supplying panels for TCL's first OLED monitor, marking a notable instance of South Korean OLED technology entering the Chinese market.
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Mitsubishi Electric weighs stake sale in auto unit amid Foxconn talks
Mitsubishi Electric is evaluating a partial stake sale in its automotive components subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, as reports emerge of potential investment discussions...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Taiwan launches 6G industry forum
The Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS) established the 6G Industry Forum (6GIF) on March 17, a platform for accelerating 6G technology and product...