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Wednesday 16 April 2025

Humanoid robot boom face production bottlenecks as demand outpaces capacity

The global humanoid robot sector is witnessing increasing momentum, fueled by intensifying US-China competition and notable advancements in Europe. However, despite growing market...

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Taiwan-Palau to advance zero-carbon shipping, energy projects

Acer founder Stan Shih, senior economic advisor to Palau, announced on April 15 that Taiwan and Palau will launch collaborative initiatives in zero-carbon shipping and renewable energy...

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Beyond tariffs: Taiwan's tech titans call for global focus, strategic patience

As the US continues to recalibrate its trade posture with sweeping reciprocal tariffs, Taiwanese technology leaders are urging measured...

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Honda Taiwan's new president signals commitment to local EV development in first public appearance

Honda Taiwan has officially launched the Japan-imported All New Civic e:HEV for the Taiwanese market, at an event on April 15 held by the company's new president Shin Saito.

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Turkey rises as China's strategic auto gateway to Europe amid tariff pressures

With US tariffs still unresolved and the European Union imposing steep duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automakers are accelerating efforts to establish overseas...

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Aeon Motor expands global footprint with new factory in Vietnam

Aeon Motor has officially entered a new phase in its global expansion strategy, breaking ground on a new smart manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The factory, inaugurated on April...

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Taiwanese firms turn to low-carbon ammonia in hydrogen energy investments

The global hydrogen energy industry has been increasingly investing in liquid ammonia as a key carrier for facilitating international transport. Industry experts point out that energy...

Wednesday 16 April 2025

CATL posts 33% profit growth, downplays US tariff impact

CATL, China's dominant battery manufacturer, reported first quarter 2025 revenue of CNY84.7 billion (US$11.7 billion) with net profit reaching CNY14 billion, up 33% year-over-year...

Wednesday 16 April 2025

US-China standoff: High likelihood of negotiations amid rising tensions

The US government announced an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on April 2, 2025, imposing additional tariffs ranging from 11% to 50% on 57 countries with significant trade...

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Display veteran reemerges with record-breaking Micro OLED breakthrough

Veteran display entrepreneur KT Chu, who has launched four ventures and played a pivotal role in the rise of Taiwan's LCD industry, is back in the spotlight with a new technological...

Tuesday 15 April 2025

TSMC's global expansion bolsters 'Silicon Shield' amid Intel tie-up concerns

TSMC, the world's leading chip foundry, is embarking on an unprecedented global expansion that is testing the resilience of Taiwan's "silicon shield" while drawing skepticism about...

Tuesday 15 April 2025

Trump tariffs rattle global memory market as Micron shifts costs; Samsung and SK Hynix hold steady

Following President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" policy, a new wave of economic uncertainty...

Tuesday 15 April 2025

Tariff U-turns reshape Samsung-Apple rivalry

US President Donald Trump's rapidly changing tariff policies—particularly his proposed reciprocal tariffs—have disrupted global electronics supply chains that took decades...

Tuesday 15 April 2025

Trump reciprocal tariff impact on semiconductor industry

The semiconductor industry temporarily escapes Trump's reciprocal tariff impact, but systemic risks remain unavoidable.

Tuesday 15 April 2025

How Taiwanese manufacturers adapt to fickle tariff regime

The Trump administration's evolving tariff policies are causing market uncertainty. Fluctuating tariffs pose risks to economic growth and investment, fueling fears of a downturn....

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