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Friday 31 October 2025

What US-China trade breakthrough was reached in Busan?

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in South Korea on October 30, 2025, to announce a trade agreement that paused months of escalating tensions between...

Friday 31 October 2025

ASE posts 11-quarter profit high on advanced packaging, stable FX in 3Q25

ASE, a leader in semiconductor assembly and testing, reported stronger-than-expected overall operations in the third quarter of 2025, driven by growth in advanced packaging fueled...

Friday 31 October 2025

MCU maker Holtek rebounds strongly, riding security and health momentum into 2026

Taiwan's microcontroller unit (MCU) designer Holtek Semiconductor posted consolidated revenue of NT$754 million (US$24.53 million) for the third quarter of 2025, up 10% from a year...

Friday 31 October 2025

Taiwan advances vehicle safety standards with upgraded crash testing program

Seeking to improve vehicle safety and reduce traffic fatalities, Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) is accelerating efforts to strengthen its Taiwan New...

Friday 31 October 2025

HDRE pivots to Japan, Australia energy storage as Taiwan market stalls

Taiwan's renewable energy development has hit headwinds in recent years, with 2025 likely marking a slowdown in growth. HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) noted that despite policy and installation...

Friday 31 October 2025

Commentary: Trump-Xi meeting leaves core tech conflicts unresolved

After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on October 30, 2025, at South Korea's Gimhae Air Base in Busan. As many analysts predicted,...

Friday 31 October 2025

Compal to expand server manufacturing in Texas

Compal Electronics' wholly owned subsidiary, Compal US Technology (CUT), has secured board approval to lease new facilities in Taylor and Georgetown, Texas. The move aims to reinforce...

Friday 31 October 2025

Samsung Foundry rebounds on Tesla, Qualcomm orders

Samsung Electronics' foundry unit has recently secured major customer orders, signaling a recovery in progress. With clients like Tesla and Qualcomm joining, the company appears poised...

Friday 31 October 2025

Taiwan's hydrogen truck debut marks progress; points to policy hurdles still ahead

After a lengthy regulatory review, Linde LienHwa Group has officially introduced Taiwan's first hydrogen-powered truck, marking a significant...

Friday 31 October 2025

Commentary: Trump–Xi talks cool tempers, not conflicts, in chips and rare earths

On 30 October 2025, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, in a summit that could redefine the global trade and technology...

Friday 31 October 2025

Renesas reports significant profit decline and warns of potential inventory risks with Nexperia dispute

Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics has disclosed a challenging beginning to 2025, revealing a decline in revenue and a sharp drop in profitability for the first...

Friday 31 October 2025

Taiwan's Coretronic ramps up drone production as rare earth risks loom

Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corp. (CIRC), a subsidiary of Taiwan's Coretronic Group, said it is ramping up drone production to meet...

Thursday 30 October 2025

Trump concludes Asia tour with rare earth and tech deals

US President Donald Trump has ended his six-day trip to Asia.

Thursday 30 October 2025

Taiwan approves funding for local IC design houses to advance AI and chip innovation

As Taiwan seeks to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor race, the government is shifting its focus toward homegrown innovation. Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs...

Thursday 30 October 2025

Samsung 3Q25 marks the reset of the global memory hierarchy

Samsung Electronics staged a strong rebound in the third quarter of 2025 and set the tone for the next phase of the memory cycle, where AI infrastructure, premium product mix, and...

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