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Friday 21 March 2025
Automakers' pivot to robotics: Future-proof strategy or distraction?
Chinese manufacturers' embrace of DeepSeek for autonomous driving raises questions for global players and their Taiwanese suppliers.
Friday 21 March 2025
Submarine cables drive global computing power race, AI training
Submarine cables are crucial for global internet traffic, handling over 95% of data transmission. They enhance intercontinental connectivity, lower latency, and extend internet access,...
Friday 21 March 2025
Tan's mission: Return Intel to Grove-era glory days
Intel possesses abundant talent but suffers from inadequate leadership and direction. If newly-appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan successfully executes Intel's 1.8nm technology, known as 18A,...
Friday 21 March 2025
Japan approves new strategic energy plan aiming for over 40% renewable energy by 2040
The Japanese government has approved the "Seventh Strategic Energy Plan" and "GX 2040 Vision," which establish a medium- to long-term direction for energy policy and promote green...
Friday 21 March 2025
NCYU semiconductor professor receives Simon Sze Award
Kuan-Neng Chen, dean of the International College of Semiconductor Technology at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), received the "Simon Sze Award" -- set up in honor...
Friday 21 March 2025
Taiwan central bank lowers 2025 growth forecast to 3.05%
Taiwan's central bank has lowered the country's economic growth outlook for 2025 to 3.05%, with the persistently strong demand for AI and other emerging technology applications continuing...
Friday 21 March 2025
J&V Energy expands overseas; expects three years of rapid growth in four main sectors
J&V Energy Technology (J&V) held its earnings call on March 20. Shu-Min Chao, CEO of J&V, showed optimism for steady quarterly revenue growth across its four core business...
Friday 21 March 2025
McKinsey to Taiwan tech: stop hoarding cash—buy your way into the future
McKinsey & Company says Taiwan's tech sector—including its semiconductor leaders—is undervalued in global markets, citing overly cautious business practices. The consultancy...
Friday 21 March 2025
Foxconn says 'No comment' on rumored Mitsubishi Motors collab
Japanese media has reported that Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). However, when asked about the news at the Nvidia GTC 2025 conference,...
Friday 21 March 2025
AI lifts Taiwan's electronics exports as orders soar to record high in early 2025
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Statistics reported on March 21 that February export orders hit US$49.45 billion, rising 5.3% from January and surging 31.1%...
Friday 21 March 2025
Thunder Tiger's unmanned boats to feature in June sea trials

The drone industry is not the only sector benefiting from defense opportunities. Taiwan's policy on unmanned vehicles includes surface and underwater crafts. Recently,...

Friday 21 March 2025
SK On lands battery deal with Nissan, enters Japan's auto supply chain
According to Hankyung Business and the Korea Economic Daily, SK On will supply Nissan with electric vehicle batteries, marking its first deal with a Japanese automaker...
Friday 21 March 2025
As trade war escalates between two superpowers, Taiwan faces diminishing gray area
China's advancements in manufacturing and technology have posed a threat to the US, leading it to adopt strategies that utilize trade wars and technological conflicts to contain China's...
Friday 21 March 2025
Why Taiwan's aerospace giant AIDC is betting big on green energy
Taiwan's leading aerospace manufacturer AIDC has expanded into the green energy sector, launching a 2-megawatt wind and solar energy storage demonstration site at its Taichung facility...
Friday 21 March 2025
Malaysian IC design houses awaiting details of Arm deal
The Malaysian government recently announced a technology licensing agreement worth US$250 million with silicon intellectual property (IP) powerhouse Arm. The deal aims to assist the...