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Thursday 19 March 2026

As Chinese automakers push overseas, Western suppliers reclaim upper hand

Buffeted by a slower-than-expected shift toward vehicle electrification and electronic architectures—along with the crosscurrents...

Thursday 19 March 2026

Chip price surge in 2Q26 shifts cost pressure to end markets

As more European and American chipmakers and IDM giants publicly announce price hikes effective April 1 of this year, mature process foundries in Taiwan and China have also nearly...

Thursday 19 March 2026

Nvidia signals optical future, but materials shortages stand in the way

Riding a surge in demand for optical communications driven by artificial intelligence (AI), Taiwan's compound semiconductor makers—including Visual Photonics Epitaxy, IntelliEPI,...

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...

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