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Thursday 16 January 2025
Taiwan's machine tool sector predicts 2025 rebound: boost from Middle East recovery and U.S. tariff policy
The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) recently shared its outlook for the industry in 2025, expressing cautious optimism. While the overall economic...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Taiwan drone makers unite to secure growing global orders
Taiwan's drone manufacturers are making significant strides in reaching global supply chains, despite facing challenges similar to other domestic industries where small and medium-sized...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Nvidia's visit to SPIL highlights its emphasis on advanced packaging
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) on his current trip to Taiwan has garnered market attention to the company's emphasis on advanced packagi...
Thursday 16 January 2025
iCatch Technology and DMP showcase advanced automotive AI vision solutions at Automotive World 2025
iCatch Technology, a leading AI vision SoC platform solution provider in Taiwan, and DMP (Digital Media Professionals), a leading AI acceleration solution company in Japan, are excited...
Thursday 16 January 2025
TSMC drives record investment into US, Japan in China decoupling
Taiwan's companies invested a record amount of money in the US and Japan last year while the figure for China stagnated — highlighting supply-chain shifts resulting from worsening...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Japanese MLCC manufacturers forecast revenue growth on AI server demand
Japanese manufacturers of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are forecasting promising opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI sector, with surging server demand driving market...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Samsung targets Chinese foundry market as TSMC pulls back
With TSMC maintaining caution toward Chinese AI chip clients amid US-China tensions, industry observers suggest Chinese companies may partner with Samsung, which currently faces low...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Samsung Electro-Mechanics unveils Mi-RAE, eyes all-solid-state batteries and mass production by 2026
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is leveraging its multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) expertise to venture into the energy sector, specifically targeting the development of small all-solid-state...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China trade tensions drive shift in metal orders to Taiwan
In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Why Corning's LCD glass patent complaint missed Samsung
Corning Incorporated recently filed a patent infringement investigation with the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), targeting several TV and panel manufacturers,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Japan expands chip subsidies with US$1 billion for IC design
In recent years, the Japanese government has concentrated its semiconductor subsidy investments primarily on chip manufacturing. This includes financial support for TSMC to set up...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Biden's final AI regulations target closed models, spark open-source debate
As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, his administration has unveiled comprehensive regulations on AI technology, addressing national security concerns and economic...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Nvidia CEO visits SPIL as first stop in Taiwan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's first stop in Taiwan is confirmed to be Taichung. According to an announcement from ASE Holdings' subsidiary SPIL, on the afternoon of January 16, Huang...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwan scales back 5G satellite project amid technical hurdles, eyes AI and semiconductor leadership
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) held its 13th committee meeting on January 14, 2025, approving a government technology budget request of NT$180 billion (US$5.44...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Trump 2.0 spurs Taiwan firms to consider dual HQ strategy
The impending return of Donald Trump to the White House may trigger significant global economic disruption. The president-elect's threats to increase tariffs on Vietnamese and Mexican...