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Tuesday 2 September 2025
Chroma ATE sues GW Instek over ATS 8000 IP infringement
Taiwan's semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE) maker Chroma ATE has filed a lawsuit against Good Will Instrument (GW Instek), accusing the rival instrument maker of infringing on its intellectual property by copying the name and interface of its self-developed automated test system, ATS 8000. The case was submitted to Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court on September 1, 2025, under the Fair Trade Act.
Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea's industrial giants eye SMR solutions for energy security
During his visit to South Korea, Microsoft founder Bill Gates met with President Lee Jae-myung and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to explore business cooperation in small modular reactors (SMRs). President Lee underscored South Korea's readiness to become a leading SMR nation, citing the country's competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Southern Taiwan emerges as global semiconductor and AI hub with 300 international startups
The 2025 Meet Greater South, held August 22-23 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, brought together 300 startup teams from nine countries. Centered on the themes of semiconductors, AI, and sustainability, the event underscored how these sectors are becoming the core drivers of industrial upgrading and international integration in southern Taiwan.
Monday 25 August 2025
Research Insights: AI data centers turn to decentralized clean energy to meet Gigawatt demands
As Meta Platforms Inc. and OpenAI prepare to launch gigawatt-scale AI data centers by 2026, the surging electricity demand raises concerns over existing energy infrastructure capacity. Industry analysis suggests future data centers will increasingly adopt decentralized, low-carbon energy systems to achieve 100% carbon-free energy.
Friday 22 August 2025
Column: AI's growing role in transforming energy systems worldwide
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping energy systems by enhancing their resilience, efficiency, and sustainability. The relationship between AI and energy is reciprocal: AI relies on reliable and clean electricity, while energy infrastructure increasingly depends on AI for improved forecasting, maintenance, and operational control. This evolving synergy is providing competitive advantages to industries and governments globally.
Friday 22 August 2025
Hyundai's new hydrogen car gains traction, but global market stalls

Hyundai Motor has launched its second-generation hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the All-New NEXO, to a warm reception at home. Early sales suggest a spike in consumer interest, but industry analysts warn that without broader industry participation and major infrastructure improvements, the global FCEV market remains deeply constrained.

Friday 22 August 2025
GUS Technology enters Vietnam drone market with high-performance battery system debuting in September
GUS Technology is targeting the rapidly growing drone market with its proprietary battery cell technology and system design capabilities, which will be officially showcased in September this year. As GUS Technology notes, the company has already secured a drone project in Vietnam and will continue its collaborative efforts in Taiwan's industrial ecosystem to further propel the visibility of Taiwan's drone industry.
Friday 22 August 2025
Energy + Intelligence: Energy challenges and industry opportunities in the AI era
History shows that past productivity improvements have always been accompanied by high-density energy conversion and industrial efficiency enhancements: from hydropower, steam, electrification, automobiles and oil, to IT and the internet, and now AI.
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Samsung SDI beats LGES, SK On to secure major ESS contract
Samsung SDI recently emerged victorious in a large-scale energy storage system (ESS) tender in South Korea, marking a significant milestone in its business transformation as the electric vehicle (EV) market faces a downturn.
Sunday 17 August 2025
TCC battery plant fire results in NT$11B loss, exposing challenges in Taiwan's lithium battery industry
A fire at Molicel's lithium ternary battery factory, a subsidiary of TCC, revealed serious failures in its firefighting system, which did not activate any of its key safety protocols. The incident has prompted TCC to prepare legal action against the equipment supplier.
Sunday 17 August 2025
Formosa Plastics Group to set new benchmark for efficient, low-carbon battery cell manufacturing at Changbin plant
Formosa Smart Energy's (FSET) battery cell factory in Changbin Industrial Park is Taiwan's largest LFP battery manufacturer, with a capacity of 2.1GWh. The facility emphasizes sustainable construction and energy-efficient operation.
Thursday 14 August 2025
South Korean equipment makers eye entry into India battery manufacturing
South Korean battery equipment manufacturers are positioning themselves to benefit from India's accelerating push into advanced battery production, with Tata Group's battery subsidiary Agratas emerging as a major potential customer.
Thursday 7 August 2025
HDRE partners with TTE to tap into SEA's solar PV market
Smart energy brand HD Renewable Energy's (HDRE) business footprint covers Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, with an overseas total target capacity reaching 6GW. As the group rapidly expanded its scale, HDRE announced an organizational upgrade on August 5, 2025.
Thursday 7 August 2025
Giga Storage expands into AI cooling and industrial park development
Giga Storage announced a partnership with electric bus manufacturer Tron-e on August 5, 2025, to co-develop the Xinpu Tron-e Smart Industrial Park. This initiative marks Giga Storage's strategic diversification efforts while the company expands into renewable energy and high-efficiency cooling technologies for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.
Thursday 7 August 2025
LGES secures major LFP battery contract, challenging China's dominance
Amid US sanctions on China, South Korean battery production has attracted significant attention. With LG Energy Solution (LGES) recently securing a large contract for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, the company is officially entering competition with Chinese manufacturers. However, in a global market without sanctions, South Korean firms still face challenges related to pricing and technological capabilities when competing against their Chinese counterparts.
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Innoscience wins Nvidia nod, loses German patent fight
China's leading GaN semiconductor firm, Innoscience, is at the center of a high-stakes global confrontation that intertwines geopolitics, patent disputes, and market strategy. In a single quarter, the company has experienced both triumphant breakthroughs and legal setbacks that could shape the future of the third-generation semiconductor race.
Tuesday 5 August 2025
South Korea ramps up tech & recycling strategies amid rare earth wars
Global competition is intensifying over rare and critical mineral resources. South Korea's relatively slower progress in comparison to the US, Japan, and China has raised concerns across academia and various industries. To mitigate raw material disruptions and geopolitical risks, technological independence, diversified supply chains, and strategic stockpiling policies are becoming urgent priorities.
Friday 1 August 2025
Kyushu Electric Power partners with ProLogium to develop advanced solid-state lithium battery modules
Japanese utility firm Kyushu Electric Power has entered a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based ProLogium to jointly develop superfluid inorganic all-solid-state lithium battery 24V modules.
Friday 1 August 2025
LGES inks major LFP battery supply deal, Tesla tipped as mystery client
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply deal worth KRW5.94 trillion (approx. US$4.25 billion). Although the customer was not named due to a confidentiality clause, industry sources widely identify Tesla as the likely buyer.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Taiwan's Cold Electric expands battery production as global supply chains shift from China
Cold Electric, a Taiwanese lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturer, is capitalizing on growing international demand for non-Chinese energy storage systems as it expands production capacity eight-fold and targets markets in Japan and the United States.
Tuesday 22 July 2025
India's Reliance expects clean energy gigafactories to go live within six quarters, starting green hydrogen and battery production
Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, expects its much-anticipated clean energy gigafactories in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to become operational over the next four to six quarters.
Monday 21 July 2025
US and China race to set post-quantum cryptography standards
As the era of commercial quantum computing inches closer, the United States and China are accelerating efforts to secure the digital world against quantum threats. In July 2024, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized its selection of cryptographic standards designed to withstand quantum attacks — a pivotal milestone in global cybersecurity.
Monday 21 July 2025
Santi Renewable Energy spins off energy storage business to expand in photoelectric, green energy
Santi Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Taiwan's North-Star Petroleum, has approved a resolution to spin off its energy storage business group and establish a new company, Chiayou Renewable Energy.
Tuesday 15 July 2025
AI boom is transforming data centers & pushing energy limits
There is no question that AI and cloud computing have been rapidly revolutionizing the technology landscape. From capacity expansion and energy pressure to cooling innovations, data centers are no longer just digital infrastructure—they have become the core battleground shaping future tech competitiveness, resource allocation, and industrial development.
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Taiwan solar industry group denies toxic leakage concerns after typhoon damage
Taiwan's photovoltaic industry association dismissed public concerns about toxic liquid leakage from solar panels damaged by Typhoon Danas, saying the public is confusing solar cells with household batteries.