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Tuesday 14 October 2025
Samsung joins Nvidia's NVLink Fusion ecosystem to strengthen AI foundry partnership
Samsung Electronics has officially joined Nvidia's NVLink Fusion ecosystem, marking a significant step in the two companies' collaboration within the semiconductor foundry sector...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Commentary: US-China trade tensions hit shipping sector as tariffs and fees escalate
As South Korea prepares to host APEC 2025 Korea in Gyeongju on October 31, attention is focused on a potential high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's rare earth clampdown risks jeopardizing Taiwan's drone expansion

China has once again expanded export controls on rare earth minerals, injecting fresh uncertainty into global defense manufacturing....

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Taiwan's drone boom hits US tech monopoly wall
As global demand for drones skyrockets, Taiwan's homegrown industry is rapidly advancing, attracting intense interest from American and European buyers seeking a reliable alternative...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's EV fleets dominate as Europe struggles with mandates
As the European Union pushes forward with mandatory quotas to accelerate the electrification of corporate and commercial vehicle fleets, its top-down approach is encountering significant...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
SK Hynix's US$3.87 billion Indiana plant sparks safety backlash
South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix has reportedly encountered unexpected resistance from local residents regarding its US$3.87 billion semiconductor factory investment plan in...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Taiwanese robotics firms break records in AI automation boom
Taiwan's leading robotics and automation firms are posting record-breaking revenues this quarter, cashing in on a global surge in demand for smart manufacturing.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
TAcc+ International SpaceTech Startup Supporting Program: Building a Collaborative Global Space Ecosystem
With a proven record in satellite missions such as FORMOSAT-5, FORMOSAT-7, the Triton satellite, and the soon-to-be-launched FORMOSAT-8, Taiwan has established itself as a credible...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Ubiqconn Technology posts 20% revenue growth in September, driven by maritime, smart mobility
Ubiqconn Technology has reported an unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$133 million (approx. US$4.33 million) for September 2025, down 32% sequentially but up 20% year-over-year...
Monday 13 October 2025
Google reportedly tests MediaTek modem for Pixel 11, signaling potential break-up with Samsung
Google is reportedly conducting internal tests of MediaTek's modem chips for its upcoming Pixel 11 series, signaling a possible departure from Samsung Electronics' long-standing Exynos...
Monday 13 October 2025
South Korean panel makers lead surge in monitor OLED shipments for 2025
The mid-to-large size OLED panel market is set for significant growth in 2025, driven primarily by demand from the monitor and notebook segments. South Korean companies Samsung Display...
Monday 13 October 2025
Doosan eyes SK Siltron acquisition to expand semiconductor ecosystem
Originally rooted in heavy industry, South Korea's Doosan Group is expanding into the semiconductor sector and is considering acquiring semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron...
Monday 13 October 2025
Panel leaders post slight revenue growth in 3Q25 despite weak outlook
Taiwan's top two panel makers have reported their revenues for the third quarter of 2025, with AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux seeing quarter-on-quarter increases of 1% and 2.82% respectively...
Monday 13 October 2025
Philippine energy transition sparks surge in Taiwan supply chain opportunities
The Philippines has, in recent years, taken a proactive stance on energy transition, aiming to increase the share of renewable energy in its domestic grid to 35% by 2030, 50% by 2040,...
Monday 13 October 2025
Adata partners with Giga Computing and FADU to launch enterprise SSDs for AI servers
Taiwan's memory module maker Adata Technology has announced a strategic partnership between its enterprise storage brand TRUSTA, Giga Computing, and South Korea's flash controller...