Qisda Group Chairman Peter Chen aims to generate more than half of the company's profits from high-value-added businesses by 2027, leveraging four key strategies and a network of partners to reinforce sustainable growth. Currently, 43% of Qisda's procurement comes from recycled materials, cutting carbon emissions and resource consumption.
Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC), a subsidiary of the Coretronic Group, is actively participating in government procurement efforts and has secured substantial contracts for military drones from the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan.
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a pioneering global carbon tariff, will begin charging extra costs on carbon-intensive industries—including steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen—starting in 2026.
Under the Paris Agreement, nations were required to update and submit their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) every five years, with the deadline having passed on February 10, 2025. The submission period concluded amid mounting political and economic pressures, particularly President Donald Trump's return to the White House last month, with key players such as the European Union and India still determining their carbon reduction commitments.
In a bold reset of America's artificial intelligence strategy, President Trump has begun dismantling the regulatory framework of the previous administration, while simultaneously launching one of the most ambitious AI initiatives in US history. His first move: was revoking Executive Order 14110 on AI policy, while keeping intact the more recent Executive Orders 14141 (2025 AI Infrastructure EO) and 14144 (2025 Cybersecurity EO).
Newly elected US President Donald Trump moved swiftly to reshape America's climate policy stance. In his first executive action, Trump announced the United States' second withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, reaffirming his administration's skepticism toward global climate initiatives.
In its efforts to address low-carbon energy and decarbonization issues, Taiwan may be able to import renewable green ammonia from desert regions in the future to effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions, according to Cheng-wen Wu, Minister of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).
UHT Unitech has entered into a significant partnership with Ablecom Technology, a Taiwanese server parts supplier of Supermicro, to push forward the development of advanced immersion cooling AI server cabinets.
CES 2025 has been more than a showcase for leading brands and their latest technologies, as many small and medium Taiwanese startups have also brought their unique capabilities to the show floor. One of these distinctive exhibitors is Taiwan Nano & Micro-Photonics (N&M), which has applied silicon photonics (SiPh) technology not to the more common field of communications, but instead to the sensor market.
Global technology manufacturers face intensifying pressure to extend product lifespans and reduce electronic waste, as TCO Development, the Swedish non-profit behind one of the sector's leading certification bodies, introduces more stringent sustainability requirements amid projections that e-waste will surge to 82 million tonnes by 2030.
Six weeks after COP29 climate summit concluded with a compromise on the New Collective Quantitative Goal (NCQG), the agreement continues to fall short of developing countries' expectations as fundamental disagreements persist over coordinating public and private funding streams.
Foxconn has reportedly completed a US$230 million project in Tamil Nadu to build dormitories for its predominantly female workforce, enhancing convenience and support for their staff as Foxconn commits to expanding its operations in India.
Building on the prior exploration of Foxconn's management philosophy and the advantages of its new policies, this DIGITIMES feature delves into the company's growth trajectory, the hurdles encountered by Chairman Young Liu, and his forward-looking strategies to overcome them.
Since taking over as Foxconn chairman in 2019, Young Liu has steered the company through a series of global challenges, including the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, evolving US-China relations, and geopolitical shifts. Under his leadership, Foxconn has emphasized sustainability alongside financial performance, integrating EPS with ESG principles. These decisions are driving the company's ongoing transformation and positioning it for long-term growth.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) for the development of the Fengmiao Phase I Offshore Wind Farm through its flagship fund "CI V."
Taiwan's Sanyang Motor (SYM) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) have reached a significant milestone in their joint hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle project, successfully completing a key road test.
Stringent regulations and restrictive land use policies have severely limited Taiwan's solar power development, failing to meet the semiconductor industry's growing demand for green energy, according to Norman Tsai, chairman of both the Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry Sustainability Association (TPISA) and INA Energy.
Iris Optronics, which exclusively provides color e-paper solutions powered by cholesterol liquid crystal display (ChLCD) technology, is actively expanding its global market reach and exploring new applications.
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed lawsuits against Apple in France and Belgium accusing the company of using minerals "pillaged" from the central African nation in its products.
A research team at National Taiwan University (NTU) has developed breakthrough technologies for carbon capture and conversion. Their membrane-based carbon capture technology achieves up to 90% efficiency, while their electrochemical carbon conversion technology transforms CO2 into valuable chemicals such as formic acid and syngas.
Sino-American Silicon (SAS)'s recent move to "prepay" vacation days at its Yilan solar cell plant has exposed deeper fractures in Taiwan's once-promising solar manufacturing sector, with industry-wide layoffs mounting and investors heading for the exits.
Taiwan-based Arch Meter is preparing to bid for Taipower's smart meter contracts for 2025. The company has demonstrated strong execution of its 2022-2024 contract, with robust production and sales performance. The company's outlook for future market opportunities is further strengthened by steady growth in power monitoring management.
The traditional textile industry is facing dual challenges: the loss of skilled artisanship and increasing pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices. Japan-based printer manufacturer Epson is leveraging digital printing technology to revolutionize textile production, establishing digital textile centers worldwide.
Hai Long Project, the largest offshore wind power project in Taiwan and Asia, is set to connect to the grid in stages from 2025 to 2026. Tim Kittelhake, CEO and Project Director of the Hai Long project, confirmed steady progress according to schedule, with the Hai Long 2 wind farm completion targeted for late 2025 and Hai Long 3 wind farm for 2026.
