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Monday 3 November 2025

Taiwan manufacturing set to gain as traditional and electronics sectors strengthen

The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has eased tensions between the two countries, de-escalating rare earth export controls...

Monday 3 November 2025

Xi gifts Lee Xiaomi phones, sparks backdoor security exchange at APEC

At a recent summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, the leaders exchanged carefully chosen gifts and engaged in an unexpected dialogue...

Monday 3 November 2025

Can a new US-China deal reset global trade tensions?

The US and China reached a wide-ranging trade and economic agreement in the Republic of Korea. The deal addresses fentanyl precursors, rare earth export controls, tariffs, and semiconductor...

Monday 3 November 2025

Nexperia's supply freeze upends global chip chains, but opens doors for Taiwan

The aftershocks of Nexperia's abrupt suspension of power semiconductor shipments continue to reverberate across the global electronics...

Monday 3 November 2025

Digitizing Human Expertise: Illumia Labs Brings AI-Powered VR/AR Training to Taiwan

Illumia Labs, a Canada-headquartered pioneer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) training, is targeting the Asia-Pacific market, with a specific focus on setting...

Monday 3 November 2025

Canadian Cleantech Startup Wireless PnC Targets Asia-Pacific with 95% Efficient Wireless Charging

Wireless PnC, a cleantech company based in Victoria, British Columbia, is making waves in the micromobility sector with its highly efficient and universally compatible wireless charging...

Monday 3 November 2025

RUNWITHIT Synthetics Pioneers Generative AI for Planning and Resilience, Targets Asia Market Expansion Via Taiwan

In an era defined by increasing volatility from climate change and complex infrastructure challenges, Canadian 6D simulation firm RUNWITHIT Synthetics is pioneering a novel approach...

Monday 3 November 2025

Physician-Turned-AI-Entrepreneur Brings Global Health Vision and Multilingual AI Scribe App to Taiwan

Dr. Ali Okhowat, a Canadian physician with a background spanning humanitarian work in conflict zones to co-founding the World Health Organization (WHO) Innovation Hub, is now using...

Monday 3 November 2025

Feeding the Future: Ted Jin's Quest for Sustainable Protein with AuX Labs

Ted Jin, founder and CEO of AuX Labs, is leading a charge in the food technology space with a mission driven by global impact and climate concerns. His company, which...

Monday 3 November 2025

Supply disruptions push Nissan into fiscal-year deficit

Nissan Motor on October 30 announced it expects an operating loss of JPY275 billion (approx. US$17.8 billion) for the 2025 fiscal year...

Monday 3 November 2025

Samsung’s 2nm Tesla gamble: a long shot or a long-awaited comeback?

Samsung Electronics' foundry division appears poised for a long-anticipated recovery after winning consecutive chip orders from Tesla. Following reports that Samsung would handle...

Monday 3 November 2025

BenQ Materials eyes steady medical growth, turns cautious on display market

Leading polarizer BenQ Materials is maintaining a cautious outlook for the display sector in the fourth quarter of 2025 and first half of 2026, due to a sluggish TV market and the...

Monday 3 November 2025

US becomes largest production base for South Korean's top conglomerates

South Korea's major corporate groups have significantly expanded their production assets in the US over the past eight years, overtaking China and Vietnam as the leading overseas...

Monday 3 November 2025

Battle for the sky: Taiwan’s top carriers vie to bring Amazon’s Kuiper online

Amazon's satellite internet venture, Project Kuiper, could soon make its debut in Taiwan — and the island's two leading telecom...

Monday 3 November 2025

Taiwan crafts balanced AI regulations as EU enforces strict AI Act and global frameworks diverge

The EU's AI Act, the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence law, took effect on August 1, 2024, setting strict rules on high-risk AI systems. As the EU enforces tougher...

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