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Monday 20 October 2025
From Brussels to Beijing, new rules threaten global auto supply chain stability
The world's three largest auto markets—Europe, the United States, and China—are simultaneously undergoing a wave of regulatory and geopolitical shifts that analysts warn...
Monday 20 October 2025
Cheap drones reshape modern warfare economics
A new reality is setting in on the modern battlefield. Attackers are using drones that cost thousands of dollars to force defenders to fire missiles worth millions. This lopsided...
Monday 20 October 2025
South Korea faces energy expressway backlash for Yongin Semiconductor Cluster
To support the development of Samsung and SK Hynix's Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, the South Korean government has promoted a nationwide "energy expressway" to increase renewable...
Monday 20 October 2025
Gigastorage expands green power portfolio with new CPPA and solar project
Gigastorage has taken a significant step forward in its clean energy strategy. Its wholly owned subsidiary, GEG, has signed a three-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA)...
Sunday 19 October 2025
Cisco reveals Taiwan lags behind SEA in AI readiness
Businesses are increasingly viewing AI as the key to future competitiveness amid the ongoing global AI boom, yet Cisco's third annual AI Readiness Index, released on October 15, 2025,...
Sunday 19 October 2025
Taiwan's AI robotics edge: humanoids, sensors, and research power
The Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) highlighted the nation's accelerating momentum in AI and robotics, reflecting Taiwan's emergence as a serious player in the next wave of hard-tech innovation...
Sunday 19 October 2025
South Korea's Posco Future M signs largest-ever graphite deal with global carmaker
South Korean battery materials maker Posco Future M has signed its largest-ever supply agreement for natural graphite anode materials in a deal valued at KRW671 billion (US$472 million),...
Sunday 19 October 2025
Telangana pitches Taiwan chipmakers with 80% subsidies, deep tech talent pool
India's Telangana state is intensifying efforts to attract semiconductor investments from Taiwan, with senior state officials meeting leading tech firms and research institutions...
Saturday 18 October 2025
ams OSRAM, Nichia expand patent alliance covering GaN LED and laser technologies
Global sensor leader ams OSRAM and LED powerhouse Nichia have expanded their two-decade intellectual property (IP) partnership through a new cross-license agreement. Signed by ams...
Saturday 18 October 2025
Huawei's Taiwan wearable sales grow 50% in AI-powered comeback
On October 16, 2025, Huawei launched several new products in Taiwan, including the WATCH GT 6 Pro, GT 6, and FreeBuds SE 4 ANC. Yong Hai, general manager of Xunwei Technology, Huawei's...
Saturday 18 October 2025
Samsung expands EUV fleet to seize upcoming memory supercycle

Samsung Electronics is reportedly ramping up investment in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, planning to add five more systems for...

Saturday 18 October 2025
Taiwan's 'Mighty Hornet' drones target asymmetric warfare gap
Taiwan is accelerating its development of attack drones to strengthen its asymmetric warfare capabilities, with the new "Mighty Hornet" series leading the charge. This strategic shift...
Saturday 18 October 2025
Can AI clean up recycling? South Korea offers a glimpse
The global industrial focus is rapidly shifting toward the circular economy, making resource recycling a critical priority. South Korean startup SuperBin is at the forefront of this...
Friday 17 October 2025
Taiwan's US$1.44 billion bid to become Asia-Pacific's democratic drone hub
The Taiwanese government announced a major investment of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.36 billion) to develop a new fleet of advanced drones. The plan, unveiled on October 16, 2025, aims...
Friday 17 October 2025
Apple releases M5 chip with 30% higher memory bandwidth and enhanced NPU
Apple quietly launched new MacBook, iPad, and Vision Pro products equipped with its latest M5 chip on the evening of October 15, 2025, in Taiwan, generating considerable public attention...