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Tuesday 10 March 2026

Commentary: Why Taiwan panel makers are pivoting to semiconductor packaging

Taiwan's once-struggling panel industry is undergoing an unprecedented structural shift as major players Innolux and AUO shutter or divest legacy LCD production lines. While these...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

TSMC's Arizona fab turns profitable, validating US chipmaking push

TSMC's Arizona facility posted strong profitability in the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring the commercial viability of advanced chip manufacturing in the US, according to DIGITIMES...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Tungsten import reliance raises supply security concerns and prompts calls for stockpiles and tighter export controls

The heavy reliance on imports for Tungsten in Taiwan has prompted industry calls for strategic stockpiles and tighter controls on metal waste to preserve recyclable resources and improve...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Japan targets JPY40 trillion in domestic semiconductor sales by 2040

Japan plans to boost domestic semiconductor sales to JPY40 trillion (approx. US$253.5 billion) by 2040, a sharp increase from current levels, as the government intensifies efforts...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

BOE capex slowdown raises concerns for Korean display equipment suppliers

Chinese display maker BOE has signaled that its capital spending will decline in the coming years, raising concerns among South Korean display equipment suppliers that have relied...

Monday 9 March 2026

EU policies tighten costs and complexity for automakers, industry warns

The EU's simultaneous push for stricter emission rules and industrial localization is increasing operational costs and complicating transformation for European carmakers, industry...

Monday 9 March 2026

IEI Integration sees profit squeeze but expects recovery in 2026

IEI Integration faced pressure on revenue and profits throughout 2025, with a further decline recorded in February 2026, citing geopolitical tensions, material shortages, tariffs,...

Monday 9 March 2026

DuPont spin-off Qnity invests US$61.5M to expand advanced chip material production in Taiwan

US semiconductor and electronic materials company Qnity Electronics announced a US$61.5 million investment in Taiwan by acquiring the N9 plant in Zhunan, Miaoli, from Ennostar, aiming...

Monday 9 March 2026

Research Insight: Global EV charging stations to surpass 9 million by 2026 as China, Europe expand

Global public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is projected to reach 9.01 million stations worldwide by 2026, according to...

Monday 9 March 2026

Beyond the firefighter: Why automakers are overhauling the corner office

From early 2025 through 2026, nine major automakers across Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have replaced their CEOs. The scale of the reshuffle goes beyond routine succession...

Monday 9 March 2026

US and Finland lead bids for Taiwan's quantum hybrid computing system

The Taiwanese government has decided to advance its second-phase quantum computing program. It will build a high-power quantum computing (HPQC) heterogeneous hybrid computing system...

Monday 9 March 2026

Taiwan server makers race to add quantum capabilities to protect future orders

AI servers priced roughly ten times higher than conventional servers now dominate global shipments, with about 90% assembled in Taiwan....

Monday 9 March 2026

Taiwan's telecoms showcase AI solutions at 2026 Smart City Expo, focusing on resilience and sustainability

Asia's largest professional smart city exhibition, the 2026 Smart City Summit & Expo, is set to open on March 17, with Taiwan's three major telecom operators highlighting AI-driven...

Monday 9 March 2026

South Korea's IC design moves to bridge demand and local foundries

Despite holding a dominant position in the memory chip industry, South Korea's system semiconductor ecosystem remains underdeveloped, with the country's IC design market share at only...

Monday 9 March 2026

Tungsten prices surge nearly 6x amid China export controls and geopolitical tensions with Japan

Geopolitical strains between China and Japan have intensified following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on "Taiwan contingencies," impacting Japanese firms' access...

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