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Wednesday 13 August 2025
Wistron Chair pledges 1 million GPU hours to power Taiwan's AI startups
Simon Lin, Chairman of Wistron Corporation, offered a candid look at the tech giant's bumpy journey into venture capital during a keynote speech at Taiwan's Venture Capital Summit...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwanese IC design houses signal caution on 3Q25 outlook amid weak Chinese consumption and fading pull-in momentum
Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) design companies have released financial reports and forecasts that signal a cautious outlook for the third quarter of 2025. Tariff-driven pull-ins...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Tariff cut eases tensions for Korean auto exports, but risks remain
In a significant outcome of the ongoing US-South Korea trade deal, tariffs on automobiles and auto parts have been reduced from 25% to 15% as of April 2025. The two nations also agreed...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan industries seek tariff relief as Chinese rivals undercut prices despite 50% duties
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo recently held forums addressing the impact of increased US tariffs on Taiwanese industries. He proposed six countermeasures to help...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
HTC bets on AI glasses with Taiwan Mobile, but skips AR/VR features
HTC has announced a product launch for its Vive series scheduled for August 14, with Taiwan Mobile (TWM) set to unveil its updated application services simultaneously. The events...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung Display, LG Display unveil high-brightness OLEDoS, Micro LED innovations at K-Display 2025
At the K-Display 2025 exhibition in South Korea, Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) presented advancements in microdisplay technologies aimed at future market growth. Both...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung Display debuts MONT FLEX brand, showcases enhanced durability and reduced creases in foldable panels
Samsung Display (SDC) recently launched its foldable panel brand, MONT FLEX, at the K-Display 2025, marking an ongoing effort in foldable display innovation. Despite progress, Samsung...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan optics maker wins orders, US robotics deals in AI and automotive lenses
Taiwan-based optical imaging manufacturer Ability Enterprise is riding a wave of positive developments, with major strides in robotics and optical imaging technology, new global partnerships,...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
TSMC adds US$10B to US subsidiary in strategic forex hedge
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) held a board meeting on August 12, during which several key resolutions were made. Of particular interest was the approval to increase...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung bets big on DRAM overhaul to reclaim HBM crown
Samsung Electronics is doubling down on its bet to regain leadership in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), the ultra-fast chip architecture powering next-generation artificial intelligence...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
How drone makers dodge export rules to fuel military demand
As geopolitical tensions flare, demand for attack drones is soaring. But exporting armed unmanned aerial vehicles is often mired in strict government reviews, stretching delivery...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
South Korean President grants mass pardon, Samsung and SK elites relieved
With South Korea's Liberation Day approaching on August 15, President Jae-Myung Lee has decided to grant pardons to key figures, including former senior executives of Samsung's Future...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Taiwan's Univacco hits record 1H25 margin, expands to Vietnam to bypass tariffs
Taiwan's Univacco Technology posted a record gross margin of 41.61% in the second quarter of 2025, pushing its first-half margin to a historic high of 41.06%. The company attributed...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
SK Telecom battles USIM breach fallout, bets big on AI for recovery and growth
South Korea's SK Telecom (SKT) has reported a steep drop in operating profit for the second quarter of 2025, largely due to a major USIM card data breach. The company also issued...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
South Korea's DeepX to supply AI chips for Baidu's drones and robots
South Korean AI semiconductor developer DeepX has struck a deal to supply chips for Chinese tech giant Baidu, targeting applications in drones and robotics. The partnership will integrate...