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Wednesday 13 August 2025
Uniplus cuts capital to boost financial strength, targets North American heavy electric market
On August 12, 2025, the board of directors of Taiwan's Uniplus Electronics approved a plan to reduce capital based on Article 168 of the Company Act to offset losses. The proposal...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan, US eye closer trade ties in ongoing tariff negotiations
Taiwan's lead negotiator and vice premier of the Executive Yuan Li-chiun Cheng held a press conference on August 11, 2025, during which she stated that since the US aims to become...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung, SK Hynix eye HBM boost as Nvidia gets China AI chip approval, 15% tariff threatens margins
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are poised to benefit from Washington's reported decision to allow Nvidia to resume exports of its lower-tier H20 artificial intelligence chips to...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Inside TSMC's 2nm leak involving TEL: How a job application became an international incident
The alleged leak of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (TSMC) 2-nanometer technology by former and current employees from TSMC and Tokyo Electron (TEL) has sparked intense speculation...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Trump halts Biden-era EV charging program, US plans in disarray
The global electric vehicle market is increasingly dominated by three major regions: China, Europe, and the United States. While China's EV ecosystem—including vehicle sales...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Advanced WLP and back-end solutions at SEMICON Taiwan 2025
Test Research, Inc. (TRI), the leading test and inspection systems provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, will join SEMICON Taiwan held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Wistron Chair pledges 1 million GPU hours to power Taiwan's AI startups
Simon Lin, Chairman of Wistron Corporation, offered a candid look at the tech giant's bumpy journey into venture capital during a keynote speech at Taiwan's Venture Capital Summit...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwanese IC design houses signal caution on 3Q25 outlook amid weak Chinese consumption and fading pull-in momentum
Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) design companies have released financial reports and forecasts that signal a cautious outlook for the third quarter of 2025. Tariff-driven pull-ins...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Tariff cut eases tensions for Korean auto exports, but risks remain
In a significant outcome of the ongoing US-South Korea trade deal, tariffs on automobiles and auto parts have been reduced from 25% to 15% as of April 2025. The two nations also agreed...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan industries seek tariff relief as Chinese rivals undercut prices despite 50% duties
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo recently held forums addressing the impact of increased US tariffs on Taiwanese industries. He proposed six countermeasures to help...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
HTC bets on AI glasses with Taiwan Mobile, but skips AR/VR features
HTC has announced a product launch for its Vive series scheduled for August 14, with Taiwan Mobile (TWM) set to unveil its updated application services simultaneously. The events...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung Display, LG Display unveil high-brightness OLEDoS, Micro LED innovations at K-Display 2025
At the K-Display 2025 exhibition in South Korea, Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) presented advancements in microdisplay technologies aimed at future market growth. Both...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung Display debuts MONT FLEX brand, showcases enhanced durability and reduced creases in foldable panels
Samsung Display (SDC) recently launched its foldable panel brand, MONT FLEX, at the K-Display 2025, marking an ongoing effort in foldable display innovation. Despite progress, Samsung...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Taiwan optics maker wins orders, US robotics deals in AI and automotive lenses
Taiwan-based optical imaging manufacturer Ability Enterprise is riding a wave of positive developments, with major strides in robotics and optical imaging technology, new global partnerships,...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
TSMC adds US$10B to US subsidiary in strategic forex hedge
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) held a board meeting on August 12, during which several key resolutions were made. Of particular interest was the approval to increase...