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Thursday 2 October 2025
LG Electronics posts growth in Taiwan despite weak consumer electronics demand
Amid tariff pressures and inflation, overall consumer market purchasing power has softened. However, LG Electronics continues to see strong shipments across multiple product lines,...
Thursday 2 October 2025
India's Gujarat state eases labor laws to boost manufacturing amid growth goals
India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a youthful demographic, is positioning itself as a central player in global manufacturing. In response to economic ambitions and...
Thursday 2 October 2025
As geopolitical tensions and capital flows reshape satellite sector, Taiwan bets on electronically scanned array tech

The global space economy is entering a period of rapid expansion, triggering a wide-scale reorganization of investment flows and supply...

Wednesday 1 October 2025
Samsung advances Exynos 2600 production as 2nm yield rises to 50%
Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of its next-generation application processor (AP), the Exynos 2600, which is expected to power the standard models of the Galaxy S26...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Hotai Motor expects strong Q4 despite lingering market uncertainty
Despite ongoing uncertainty in Taiwan's auto market and a slower-than-expected recovery in showroom traffic, Hotai Motor Co. remains cautiously optimistic about achieving its full-year...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Taiwan rejects US proposal for 50-50 chip production split
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick recently proposed a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing between Taiwan and the US, claiming the US is nearing major tariff and semiconductor...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Japan's Nichia taps Taiwanese executive for top post as part of semiconductor push
Japanese LED leader Nichia has promoted Taiwan-born executive Tsun-Chia Tai to senior managing director, a move effective October 1 that makes him the highest-ranking Taiwanese manager...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Taiwan-US trade talks slow due to unresolved semiconductor tariff disputes
The ongoing negotiations between Taiwan and the US for a trade agreement have been hindered by unresolved differences over semiconductors, slowing progress despite several rounds...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Kioxia and SanDisk launch new Japan facility amid rising AI demand for advanced memory chips
Kioxia and its long-time partner SanDisk announced on September 30 that their new chip factory in northern Japan has officially begun operations, a strategic move to meet the surging...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Sharp to decide on providing large-sized LCD technology to Indian companies in 2025
Sharp plans to decide on transferring large-size LCD panel technology to India by the end of 2025, CEO Masahiro Okitsu said, signaling potential expansion of the country's display...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Intel & TSMC invest billions to transform Arizona into semiconductor powerhouse
More and more tech giants have followed TSMC's lead after its announcement of a US$165 billion investment to build more plants in Arizona. A half mountain, half desert state is slowly...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
TSMC reports US$6.63 billion in global tax payments for 2024, majority paid in Taiwan
TSMC disclosed in its 2024 sustainability report that it paid a total of NT$202 billion (US$6.63 billion) in taxes worldwide, with Taiwan accounting for nearly 95% of the amount....
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Yageo surpasses minimum share acceptance in public tender offer to acquire Anpec Electronics
Taiwan's Yageo has successfully crossed the minimum acceptance threshold in its public tender offer to acquire power management IC designer Anpec Electronics, reaching this milestone...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Galaxy S26 Ultra: Samsung taps Mcnex for periscope lens, reportedly curbing Sunny Optical's role
Samsung Electronics is overhauling its flagship smartphone camera supply chain for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, with South Korea's Mcnex taking over folded zoom (periscope) module supply...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Five major pressures plaguing TSMC as US government pushes for 50-50 production split
The Trump administration pushed for a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing between the US and Taiwan, pressuring TSMC to expand US production. This raises costs and risks for Taiwan's...