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Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan tech supply chains brace for tariff deadline amid currency headwinds
Taiwan's IT supply chain faces mounting pressures as the July 9 expiration of a 90-day reciprocal tariff grace period approaches. The New Taiwan dollar's sharp appreciation has already...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Vivo ranks among Taiwan's top three smartphone brands for first time
In May 2025, Vivo overtook Oppo to become Taiwan's third-largest smartphone brand, capturing an 11% market share behind Apple and Samsung Electronics. This shift in the market's top...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
A warning shot to Apple: South Korean OLED patent lawsuits target Tianma and BOE
Following Samsung Display's (SDC) patent lawsuits against BOE and TCL CSOT, LG Display (LGD) recently filed seven technical patent infringement lawsuits against Tianma. This move...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Ukraine defense delegation seeks Taiwan tech partnerships
A Ukrainian delegation with nearly 20 industry representatives, led by Lviv deputy mayor Serhiy Kiral has visited Taiwan recently, while defense and drone companies had comprised...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Epson targets 50% of Taiwan projector market in 2025
Epson aims to expand its share in Taiwan's projector market to 50% in 2025, having recorded consecutive growth for its projector sales there over the past four years.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan's ThinTech accelerates move into semiconductor materials, specialty alloys
Taiwan-based ThinTech Materials Technology held its annual general meeting on June 19, approving all proposed resolutions. The company outlined plans to scale its semiconductor business,...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
South Korea steps up legal fight as Chinese 'red tech' pushes into key industries
As Chinese companies accelerate their entry into the South Korean market, local tech giants are intensifying efforts to protect their intellectual property (IP). From TV branding...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Syscom celebrates 50th anniversary; Chunghwa Telecom to continue satellite collaboration
The Syscom Group held a celebration banquet on June 20, 2025, for its 50th anniversary, attended by key partners including digital affairs minister Yen-Nun Huang, representatives...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Jih Lin Technology expects tariff-driven orders to boost 1H25 among weak end demand
Taiwan's Jih Lin Technology Co., a power semiconductor lead frame manufacturer, said tariff-driven orders will likely extend into the second quarter due to suspended reciprocal tariffs...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
CT Engineering to supply firefighting robot across Taiwan
Cian-Tong Engineering (CT Engineering) announced on June 18 that it will supply its FRT-5 firefighting robot to the Chiayi County Fire Department to improve disaster response.
Monday 23 June 2025
Bosch Taiwan hits record revenue in 2024 amid global volatility, driven by mobility and AI solutions
Despite a volatile global political and economic environment, Bosch Taiwan achieved strong results in 2024, according to Andreas Schmidt, chairman and managing director. The Bosch...
Monday 23 June 2025
Taiwan electronic product export orders break US$100 billion in January-May 2025, driven by AI and HPC applications
Taiwan's export orders for January-May 2024 rose 15% year on year to reach US$263.8 billion, with electronics products recording an over 25% annual growth to break the US$100 billion...
Monday 23 June 2025
Automotive winter sets in — Bosch turns local in Taiwan
Amid rising tariffs and cooling global demand, Robert Bosch GmbH is realigning its Taiwan strategy, focusing on local integration, aftermarket support, and scalable driver-assistance...
Monday 23 June 2025
South Korea achieves breakthrough in CNC technology localization
South Korea has successfully developed domestic computer numerical control (CNC) technology, breaking the grip of foreign suppliers on a critical manufacturing component that governs...
Monday 23 June 2025
Top-100 firms contribute KRW1.6 quadrillion to South Korea economy in 2024

In 2024, South Korea's top-100 companies generated an estimated KRW1,615 trillion (US$1.16 trillion) in total economic contribution,...