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Thursday 28 May 2026

Semiconductors and AI are pillars of Taiwan's global prosperity, says Taiwanese president

During the 2026 Europe Day Dinner, Taiwanese President Ching-te Lai referenced how coal and steel formed the foundation of peace in Europe, comparing that to how semiconductors and...

Thursday 28 May 2026

SK Hynix turns Big Tech's memory scramble into tougher supply terms

SK Hynix is using Big Tech's rush to secure artificial intelligence (AI) memory supply as leverage for tougher long-term contracts, while resisting funding structures that could give...

Thursday 28 May 2026

EU plans satellite spectrum shift that could open door to Starlink and Amazon

Brussels is preparing to redraw the competitive landscape for satellite communications in Europe. This move could reshape the balance of power between European space ambitions and...

Thursday 28 May 2026

TECO targets AI data center market with modular, North America and Southeast Asia push

TECO Electric & Machinery said it is making AI data center infrastructure its main growth focus, with expansion plans in North America and Southeast Asia that could affect global...

Thursday 28 May 2026

US cuts Section 232 tariffs to 15% boosting Taiwan auto parts competitiveness

The US reduced Section 232 tariffs on Taiwan auto parts from 27.5% to 15%, a move that Taiwan auto parts manufacturer Tong Yang Industry said would improve competitiveness and restore...

Thursday 28 May 2026

Synopsys flags mixed regional trends as China growth contrasts with weaker Western demand

Synopsys reported divergent regional performance in the second quarter, with China showing sequential growth while North America and Europe declined, as demand patterns for semiconductor...

Thursday 28 May 2026

Wonik IPS secures Visionox XR display etcher order for Kunshan OLED line

Chinese display maker Visionox is moving ahead with a major extended reality display production project in Kunshan, strengthening China's push into high-pixel-density OLED panels for...

Thursday 28 May 2026

Nvidia's move into Beitou-Shilin Tech Park raises AI power demand; Taipower uses dual-track strategy to push substation development

Nvidia's new Taiwan headquarters is expected to begin construction by the end of 2026 and officially open in 2030, and CEO Jensen Huang is propagating that Taiwan "needs more electricity"...

Thursday 28 May 2026

China Airlines rides Taiwan's AI boom to record cargo profits

China Airlines said demand tied to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and semiconductor shipments is helping fuel a strong rebound...

Thursday 28 May 2026

Computex 2026 adds robotics zone, Taiwan supply chain gathers

Computex 2026 will add a robotics zone for the first time, drawing Taiwan's full ecosystem of sensors, motors, reducers, and system integrators, as Nvidia and AMD prepare to showcase...

Thursday 28 May 2026

Samsung foundry targets robotics, auto AI chips with Cadence platform

Samsung Electronics is preparing to expand its foundry push into physical AI semiconductors through a chiplet platform developed with Cadence, targeting chips for robotics, automotive...

Thursday 28 May 2026

Hotai Motor expects semiconductor and AI demand to lift Taiwan auto market in 2026

Hotai Motor Co. told shareholders on May 27 that Taiwan's auto market was expected to strengthen in 2026 as demand for semiconductors and AI applications supported exports and the...

Thursday 28 May 2026

QRT eyes aerospace, defense growth with portable chip radiation tester

South Korean semiconductor testing company QRT is expanding its equipment business with a portable chip radiation reliability testing...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

TSMC CEO promises bonus growth above 30% in 2026 if performance holds

TSMC chairman and CEO C.C. Wei personally addressed employees at a company-wide meeting on the morning of May 27, making a direct commitment on bonuses after days of backlash over...

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Taiwan's Wah Lee expands into specialty gases as materials costs are passed on quarterly

Wah Lee Industrial said it has formally moved into investments in standard gases and other supplies needed by wafer fabs, with its Tainan logistics center set to open in the second...

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