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Wednesday 4 November 2026
Decoy processors carry Korean HBM past US export controls into China
A loophole in US export controls reportedly lets high-bandwidth memory (HBM) made by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reach China's AI chip industry. The loophole shows how much Huawei's...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
TSMC's acquisition of AUO plant reshapes panel supply chain
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is acquiring AUO Corp.'s second Taichung plant for NT$38.8 billion (approximately US$1.2 billion) pre-tax, a move that is triggering a...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Rising LEO satellite share cushions Syncmold, PC market misses peak season
Taiwan's Syncmold Enterprise grew its third-quarter 2026 revenue even as global PC shipments slumped 20.1%, with its expanding low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite business offering key...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Analysis: Foxtron led Taiwan's EV market during Tesla's delivery lull
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies became Taiwan's top-selling EV brand for the first time in October 2026 by capitalizing on Tesla's early-quarter supply gap. The milestone is a sign that...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Why Marvell's Lumentum deal could send more AI optics orders to Taiwan
Marvell's proposed US$115 billion acquisition of Lumentum could bring Taiwanese optical component makers more orders, industry sources in Taiwan say. The deal, due to close in the...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Screen doubles investment as Kyoto equipment site takes shape
Screen Holdings is expanding production of semiconductor cleaning equipment with a JPY25 billion (US$157.53 million) site in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, while raising its capex budget for the...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Samsung Electro-Mechanics' long-term deals top KRW5 trillion
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has disclosed more than KRW5 trillion in long-term supply agreements (LTAs) this year after signing another AI server capacitor contract. The company...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Powerchip stake dispute puts Tatung, Yageo takeover battles in focus
Since Powerchip founder Frank Huang passed away on July 31, 2026, changes to the ownership and management control of Powerchip Holding have remained a market focus. A dispute has now...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Taiwan eyes US FDPR alignment to block AI transshipment
As US export controls make it increasingly difficult for China and other restricted nations to obtain advanced chips and AI servers, Taiwan is taking proactive measures to tighten...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Horngyu targets AI power demand with Vietnam plant, North American expansion
Taiwan-based Horngyu Electric is leveraging manufacturing in Vietnam to meet rising demand for electrical equipment from AI data centers (AIDCs), Taiwan makers investing in the US,...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
MediaTek targets global AI leadership as Nvidia invests US$3.5 billion
MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of Taiwan Weeks 2026 on November 3, emphasizing that the company is expanding beyond smartphone and connectivity chips...
Tuesday 3 November 2026
CSBC Taiwan, Havoc advance local production of unmanned boats
CSBC Taiwan is working with US autonomous systems company Havoc to localize production of autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) in Taiwan, showcasing their jointly developed "Rampage"...
Tuesday 3 November 2026
South Korea urged to link chip fab support to local suppliers
South Korea should tie government support for new semiconductor fabs to commitments that benefit domestic chip designers, equipment makers, and packaging suppliers, a state-funded...
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Nvidia selects Taipei tech park for overseas headquarters
Premier Jung-tai Cho said on November 3 that Taiwan's government provided Nvidia with timely support in three areas—budget, legal frameworks, and policy—to establish its...
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Apple's iPhone Duo launch lifts Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in South Korea
Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Fold 8 weekly sales in South Korea increased by more than 20% in the week after Apple launched its first foldable iPhone Duo, according to Seoul Economic...