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Tuesday 27 May 2025

Tesla's budget EV raises alarm among Korean, Japanese battery giants

As Tesla's long-rumored low-cost electric vehicle appears poised for launch, anxiety is rising across its global battery supply chain—particularly...

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Univacco to open third Vietnam plant to offset tariff risks and boost EU sales

Taiwanese vacuum coating film specialist Univacco Technology plans to establish its third manufacturing facility in Vietnam, as part of a broader strategy to diversify supply chains,...

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Rocket science meets red ink: China’s Star Compute Program explained

Chinese satellite network provider ADA Space Technology has advanced its space capabilities with the recent launch of 12 satellites featuring sophisticated AI inference technology...

Monday 26 May 2025

OpenAI bets on South Korea's AI appetite

Seoul becomes the latest hub in a global push to deepen ties with advanced tech markets.

Monday 26 May 2025

AI gives small chipmakers a shot at the big leagues

Taiwanese IC design companies made a strong showing at Computex 2025, using the global stage to spotlight cutting-edge technologies developed for AI applications. While tech giants...

Monday 26 May 2025

Shibaura Electronics revises stance on bidding war, withdraws opposition to Yageo's hostile offer

Shibaura Electronics announced on May 21, 2025, a shift in its stance regarding the competing tender offers (TOBs) from Japan's MinebeaMitsumi and Taiwan-based Yageo for its shares...

Monday 26 May 2025

Wolfspeed's collapse threatens SiC market: US$2B Renesas deal in jeopardy

Wolfspeed, the US-based chip component maker, is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy—sending shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry. The news has sparked...

Monday 26 May 2025

CHT mulls international data center partnerships leveraging all-photonics network

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), one of Taiwan's major telecommunications companies, is considering collaboration with international AI data centers leveraging all-photonics networks (APN)...

Monday 26 May 2025

Samsung edges toward Nvidia HBM3E approval, but SK Hynix remains dominant

Samsung Electronics may clear Nvidia's certification for its 12-layer HBM3E memory, but industry sources say the achievement is unlikely...

Monday 26 May 2025

Taiwan's President Lai calls for resilient chip alliances to counter dumping and fortify innovation

Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai, speaking at the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership Forum held in Taipei on May 23, warned that the semiconductor industry is facing increasing...

Monday 26 May 2025

IFA Berlin CEO: Asian companies flocking to Europe as US tariff fears mount

Asian technology companies are scrambling for exhibition space at Europe's largest consumer electronics show as Trump administration tariff policies drive them away from the US market,...

Monday 26 May 2025

Samsung Galaxy phone prices could surge by 40% due to 25% tariff

Starting June 2025, Samsung Galaxy smartphones exported to the US may be subject to a 25% import tariff, a move that could push retail prices up by as much as 40%, according to South...

Monday 26 May 2025

Taiwan's smartphone market sees 3% April rebound, driven by new releases and iPhone price speculation

Despite ongoing challenges posed by tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and currency fluctuations impacting global smartphone sales, Taiwan's smartphone market experienced a modest 3%...

Monday 26 May 2025

As Nvidia deepens roots in Taipei, Taiwan launches push to attract global talent

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a powerful message at the company's GTC global press conference in Taipei this week: the key to Nvidia's...

Monday 26 May 2025

Foxtron’s global EV push gains speed—with a mystery US partner set to emerge by year-end

At its May 23 shareholders' meeting, Foxtron Chairman Young Liu reiterated the company's goal of achieving profitability by 2029. While still in the red, Liu highlighted the firm's...

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