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Wednesday 22 October 2025
Taiwan's textile giant Nam Liong rides global defense demand surge
The standoff between China and the US continues, escalating global geopolitical risks and fueling stronger demand for military resources across nations. Nam Liong Global has been actively investing in the research and development of technologies for military equipment and safety protection systems, covering products such as bulletproof gear and emergency medical rescue items.
Tuesday 21 October 2025
South Korea eyes Taiwan offshore wind bidding model to lower renewable energy PPA barriers
Advancing RE100 commitments has become a critical goal for the global tech industry, but South Korean companies face complex processes and steep costs in power purchase agreements (PPAs), pushing many toward simpler green premium schemes with limited carbon reductions. Industry and academia are now looking to Taiwan's offshore wind auction strategy as a successful model that reduces corporate procurement pressure.
Monday 20 October 2025
South Korea faces energy expressway backlash for Yongin Semiconductor Cluster
To support the development of Samsung and SK Hynix's Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, the South Korean government has promoted a nationwide "energy expressway" to increase renewable energy infrastructure. However, the initiative has faced criticism for lacking consultation, increasing inequalities, and proving inefficient. Some experts have argued that the entire Yongin project should be halted and that the national power transmission policy should be restructured.
Monday 20 October 2025
Gigastorage expands green power portfolio with new CPPA and solar project
Gigastorage has taken a significant step forward in its clean energy strategy. Its wholly owned subsidiary, GEG, has signed a three-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with Taiwan Cooperative Bank, marking a milestone in the company's effort to expand its green electricity business. Under the deal, Giga Energy will supply six million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy beginning in 2025.
Friday 17 October 2025
Jabil chairman Mark Mondello to step down in major board shakeup
Jabil announced a significant leadership transition on October 16, stating that Executive Chairman Mark T. Mondello and two other directors will not seek re-election to the board. The departures are scheduled for the company's annual stockholder meeting in January 2026.
Friday 17 October 2025
GlobalWafers launches Fab300 in Italy, boosting Europe's semiconductor autonomy
GlobalWafers announced on October 16 that its new 12-inch wafer fab, Fab300, in Novara, Italy, has officially begun operations. This marks a significant step in the company's global expansion and a key milestone in Europe's push toward semiconductor self-sufficiency.
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Rare earth controls have limited short-term impact on Foxconn
On October 9, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce issued its No. 61 and No. 62 notices, expanding export controls on rare earths. The scope now extends from raw materials to equipment, technology, and assemblies containing rare earth elements. Additionally, the notices include extraterritorial application mechanisms.
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Apacer partners with IRIS Optronics to power Japan's green transformation
Memory module manufacturer Apacer Technology has, in recent years, been actively expanding into full-color cholesteric liquid crystal electronic paper (ChLCD ePaper). Recognizing that Japan has a strong demand for sustainable solutions, the company has joined forces with IRIS Optronics for CEATEC 2025 in Japan, showcasing the latest applications that combine low power consumption, reflective display, and outdoor visibility.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Apple unveils iPhone Air preorder date in China and launches CNY10 billion renewable energy fund
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the new iPhone Air will open for preorder in China on October 17, with official sales beginning on October 22. The announcement was made during Cook's public appearance in China, where he promoted the device through a live stream on the popular platform Douyin, known internationally as TikTok.
Monday 13 October 2025
Adata partners with Giga Computing and FADU to launch enterprise SSDs for AI servers
Taiwan's memory module maker Adata Technology has announced a strategic partnership between its enterprise storage brand TRUSTA, Giga Computing, and South Korea's flash controller architecture developer FADU to jointly develop high-end enterprise-grade SSD solutions tailored for next-generation server platforms.
Thursday 9 October 2025
Taiwan pushes ahead with InnoTech Expo 2025 amid US chip tariff threat
The Taiwan InnoTech Expo (TIE) 2025 will take place as scheduled on October 16–18 at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, signaling confidence in Taiwan's innovation momentum even as Washington considers sweeping new tariffs on semiconductor and technology products.
Wednesday 8 October 2025
MiTAC partners with Tonomia to build sustainable AI infrastructure
MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Belgian innovator Tonomia, which focuses on distributed AI renewable energy solutions. This partnership marks an important milestone in advancing sustainable AI infrastructure.
Wednesday 8 October 2025
eNDIVe leads South Korea's dual-track battery circular economy
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption surges and global attention on ESG and renewable energy deepens, battery reuse and recycling have become pivotal to the waste battery circular economy. South Korea's eNDIVe is standing out with a dual-track strategy that combines both reuse and recycling, positioning the company for steady long-term growth despite current economic headwinds.
Wednesday 8 October 2025
US rebuilds rare earth supply chain to cut China dependence
The global rare earth market has long been dominated by China, encompassing everything from ore extraction to separation and refining, and even magnet manufacturing. Although the US possesses rare earth resources, high costs, strict environmental regulations, and China's low-price supply led the US to virtually exit the industry after the 1990s, becoming reliant on imports from China.
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Line Go eyes 10% revenue growth with improved efficiency, service expansions
Yulon Group's mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform Line Go is marking two years since its brand upgrade, as the service sees steady growth with over 4.7 million users. In particular, the Line Go Taxi service has become the largest low-carbon emission fleet in Taiwan, with an accumulated driving distance in 2024 equivalent to circling the Earth about 1,367 times.
Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan builds certified training centers to boost ocean tech innovation
Chih-Wei Wu, deputy director general of the Energy Administration (EA) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), showed journalists around the Maritime Technology Innovation Center (MTIC) in Kaohsiung on October 2. Current tenants include Thunder Tiger, the Taiwan Ocean Research Institute (TORI) under the National Institute of Applied Research (NIAR), Fugro IOVTEC, Maca Tech, Lung Hwa Electronics, and GOAT Engineering.
Thursday 2 October 2025
US invests in domestic lithium project, secures equity stakes in Lithium Americas and GM joint venture
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Loan Programs Office (LPO) has restructured a financing deal with Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC), with participation from General Motors (GM), to support the development of a domestic lithium carbonate production facility. The facility, located at Thacker Pass, Nevada, is expected to produce approximately 40,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate once fully operational.
Friday 19 September 2025
Energy warning for Korea's semiconductor cluster: grid, LNG plans clash with net-zero goals
The Yongin Semiconductor Cluster in South Korea, which is anchored by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, is currently under development. However, experts caution that there are unresolved power grid issues, mainly due to the massive energy demands of the cluster. Additionally, the current energy supply plan may conflict with the national goals for carbon neutrality.
Wednesday 17 September 2025
AUO GPS 2025 focuses on tech innovation, supply chain transformation, sustainability
Taiwanese optoelectronics specialist AUO held its Global Partner Summit (GPS) 2025 under the theme "Together, Unlimited Possibilities" on September 12. The event brought together 116 companies and more than 300 supply chain partners from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Through sharing strategies and achievements in technology and value innovation, AUO and its partners explored ways to create value and advance sustainable development.
Tuesday 16 September 2025
EU delays decision on CO2 rules despite pressure from carmakers
Leading European carmakers have called on the EU to ease strict CO2 emission rules and support various powertrain technologies like hybrids to meet market needs. However, the EU has responded cautiously, postponing any decisions on loosening the targets.
Monday 15 September 2025
Energy and intelligence: a new benchmark in AI competition
AI giants are shifting the global competition in large language models (LLMs) away from benchmark dominance toward sustainability and real-world applicability, signaling a new phase in how artificial intelligence performance is measured. The move highlights rising concerns about energy use, environmental impact, and user experience as essential evaluation metrics.
Monday 15 September 2025
German automakers advocate technology neutrality ahead of EU carbon emission review
IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, is generally seen as a key indicator for the global automotive industry, compared to CES in Las Vegas, the US, which is a showcase of the strengths of innovative technologies. However, the EU is set to review carbon emission regulations in mid-September 2025, shortly after this year's IAA Mobility. At this sensitive juncture, the direction of the IAA seems to have taken a sharp turn.
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Kemflo International expands into activated carbon regeneration for semiconductor industry
Kemflo International has completed its activated carbon regeneration plant in Pingtung and is moving forward with environmental certification and licensing as it shifts focus toward circular economy solutions in semiconductor manufacturing. The company aims to establish a new growth area by offering regeneration services for spent activated carbon, widely used in liquid purification processes.
Monday 8 September 2025
South Korea's climate transition clause sparks debate
The EU plans to implement the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in 2028. In response, South Korea is accelerating efforts to enact its own Corporate Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Act. The legislation will require companies to identify and address human rights and environmental violations within their supply chains. However, provisions for requiring plans to address climate change have triggered fierce debate between industry players and environmental groups.
Friday 5 September 2025
BoReTech eyes strong growth banking on new recycling tech
BoReTech Group, a specialist in environmental and resource recovery engineering, continues to see the bulk of its revenue come from Asia, which accounts for about 74% of total sales. The Americas rank second at 17%, while other regions collectively contribute around 9%.