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Thursday 23 January 2025
Chinese PHEVs surge in global markets, leaving Tesla and legacy automakers in a tight spot
Chinese automobiles have consecutively secured the title of the world's largest automobile exporter in 2023 and 2024. Despite being impacted by the trade war surrounding battery electric...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Xiaomi and BYD challenge Tesla's dominance in China
Xiaomi recently announced that the Xiaomi SU7 had surpassed the Tesla Model 3 in terms of vehicle deliveries in December 2024, thereby achieving a position among the top 5 in China's...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Europe's IPC market heats up as Taiwanese firms battle Chinese price pressure
The industrial computer (IPC) sector faced a turbulent 2024 amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, leading to reduced inventories, order delays, and project postponements...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Taiwan advances academic research in quantum technology and materials amid global race
While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's recent comments at CES 2025--suggesting it may take at least 20 years to develop a "truly useful" quantum computer--have sparked widespread debate,...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
LCD panel industry faces further consolidation under Trump
Industry observers anticipate accelerated consolidation among second-tier LCD panel makers as US President Donald Trump prepares to implement new trade policies in his second term.
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Panel prices set to rise amid earthquake disruption and polarizer shortage
A recent earthquake in Chiayi, Taiwan has caused partial production disruptions at Innolux, though the situation remains under control. This development, combined with PET material...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Topco teams with Depo to build solar station, advancing green energy initiatives
Topco Scientific Co. (TSC), a leader in Taiwan's semiconductor and optoelectronics supply chain integration, partnered with Taiwan's automotive lighting giant Depo Auto Parts to unveil...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Trump's inflation plan sparks hope for chip sector rebound
Shortly after taking office, President Trump swiftly signed several executive orders to fulfill his campaign promises. A key focus for the business sector is his sweeping energy policy...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Smart manufacturing, Southeast Asia growth drive Aplex's 2025 recovery plans
Industrial PC (IPC) provider, Aplex's overall performance in 2024 did not meet initial expectations. However, with new products such as edge AI gradually coming into play, along with...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
IPC firms upbeat about 2025 after weathering industry slowdown
Unfavorable winds in the general economy led to an overall downturn among industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers in 2024, with even traditional powerhouses like Advantech seeing a 7.43%...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Nvidia, MediaTek unite to advance AI PCs; major launch expected in September 2025
Nvidia's partnership with MediaTek is generating significant buzz in the semiconductor industry, attracting keen interest from analysts and stakeholders alike. The collaboration aims...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
LG targets 45% B2B revenue by 2030 through AI-driven expansion
LG Electronics has embarked on a strategic transformation in 2024, shifting its focus toward non-hardware businesses and B2B operations. The company has enhanced investments in automotive...
Monday 20 January 2025
EV makers pivot: Trump 2.0 day one threatens charged-up industry
The global electric vehicle industry faces an immediate reset as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Markets are already reacting to his promised dismantling of key industry...
Monday 20 January 2025
WT Microelectronics expects AI-driven surge in 2025, optimistic about recovery in automotive and industrial sectors
Taiwan-based electronics distributor WT Microelectronics has steadily expanded its global distribution network following the completion of its acquisition of Future Electronics. The...
Friday 17 January 2025
The era of 'subtraction': Q&A with HCMF Group executive director Jeffrey Hsi
Taiwan-based HCMF Group, a long-standing supplier of automotive parts and systems to global Tier 1 OEMs, operates nearly 30 sales, manufacturing, and R&D facilities worldwide...