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Tuesday 24 June 2025
South Korea steps up legal fight as Chinese 'red tech' pushes into key industries
As Chinese companies accelerate their entry into the South Korean market, local tech giants are intensifying efforts to protect their intellectual property (IP). From TV branding...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Syscom celebrates 50th anniversary; Chunghwa Telecom to continue satellite collaboration
The Syscom Group held a celebration banquet on June 20, 2025, for its 50th anniversary, attended by key partners including digital affairs minister Yen-Nun Huang, representatives...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Jih Lin Technology expects tariff-driven orders to boost 1H25 among weak end demand
Taiwan's Jih Lin Technology Co., a power semiconductor lead frame manufacturer, said tariff-driven orders will likely extend into the second quarter due to suspended reciprocal tariffs...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
CT Engineering to supply firefighting robot across Taiwan
Cian-Tong Engineering (CT Engineering) announced on June 18 that it will supply its FRT-5 firefighting robot to the Chiayi County Fire Department to improve disaster response.
Monday 23 June 2025
Bosch Taiwan hits record revenue in 2024 amid global volatility, driven by mobility and AI solutions
Despite a volatile global political and economic environment, Bosch Taiwan achieved strong results in 2024, according to Andreas Schmidt, chairman and managing director. The Bosch...
Monday 23 June 2025
Taiwan electronic product export orders break US$100 billion in January-May 2025, driven by AI and HPC applications
Taiwan's export orders for January-May 2024 rose 15% year on year to reach US$263.8 billion, with electronics products recording an over 25% annual growth to break the US$100 billion...
Monday 23 June 2025
Automotive winter sets in — Bosch turns local in Taiwan
Amid rising tariffs and cooling global demand, Robert Bosch GmbH is realigning its Taiwan strategy, focusing on local integration, aftermarket support, and scalable driver-assistance...
Monday 23 June 2025
South Korea achieves breakthrough in CNC technology localization
South Korea has successfully developed domestic computer numerical control (CNC) technology, breaking the grip of foreign suppliers on a critical manufacturing component that governs...
Monday 23 June 2025
Top-100 firms contribute KRW1.6 quadrillion to South Korea economy in 2024

In 2024, South Korea's top-100 companies generated an estimated KRW1,615 trillion (US$1.16 trillion) in total economic contribution,...

Monday 23 June 2025
Samsung reportedly to launch first XR HMD in South Korea October 2025
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to hold a launch event for its extended reality (XR) head-mounted display (HMD) "Project Moohan" on September 29, 2025, in South Korea....
Monday 23 June 2025
US semiconductor tariffs could backfire on American tech giants, claims senior Taiwan official
Taiwan saw an impressive surge in exports during the first months of 2025, driven by increased capital expenditures from US cloud service providers and clients advancing order pull-ins...
Monday 23 June 2025
Samsung targets HBM comeback as DRAM leadership slips to rival
Samsung Electronics wrapped up its global strategy meeting with the Device Solutions division, outlining plans to regain ground in high-bandwidth memory and foundry operations. The...
Monday 23 June 2025
Rising Israel-Iran tensions drive demand for Taiwan's military power amplifiers
Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have drawn global focus back to the modernization of defense communications and radar systems. This shift is driving sustained demand for military-grade...
Monday 23 June 2025
Taiwan's telecom giants chart distinct strategies in OTT streaming race
Taiwan's three major telecom operators—Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone Telecommunications—are ramping up efforts to capture a larger share of the fast-growing...
Monday 23 June 2025
YMTC beats Samsung as best SSD seller in JD.com's 618 bonanza
Chinese NAND flash manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) has outperformed global rivals during a major domestic e-commerce event. Its consumer SSD brand ZhiTai claimed the...