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Wednesday 20 August 2025
Giga Solar's subsidiary breaks ground on 60MW solar plant in the Philippines
Giga Solar Materials, a leading solar conductive paste manufacturer in Taiwan, announced on August 19 that its renewable energy arm, Whole Sun Green Power, has begun construction of the 60-megawatt (MW) Taysan solar power plant in Batangas Province, Philippines. The project is being developed in partnership with Wyn Power Corporation and Edward Marcs Philippines Inc.
Monday 18 August 2025
Foxconn chair urges policy support amid the rising trade barriers
The impact of reciprocal tariffs on Taiwanese industries continues to mount, with concerns spreading across key sectors. Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) and head of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), said during a board meeting on August 18, 2025, that roughly 25% of the association's members are experiencing significant disruption.
Friday 15 August 2025
E Ink sees 41% YoY revenue increase in 1H25
Electronic paper giant E Ink Holdings reported a consolidated revenue of NT$10.63 billion (approx. US$355.34 million) in the second quarter of 2025, a year-over-year increase of 39%, benefiting from customers' advanced pull-ins. Operating profit in the second quarter reached NT$4.2 billion, soaring 166% compared to the same period last year, while the net income attributable to the parent company was NT$2.97 billion.
Monday 11 August 2025
South Korea accelerates AI data center expansion amid global compute race
With the rapid development of the global AI industry, demand for high-performance computing and GPU resources continues to rise, and the global AI data center market is expanding rapidly. The South Korean government and private enterprises are accelerating their efforts to secure technological sovereignty and industrial competitiveness in the AI era.
Sunday 10 August 2025
Chicony grows smart low-carbon projects, eyes NT$8B contracts
With rising demand for server and gaming NB power supplies, Chicony Power reported second-quarter 2025 revenue of NT$9.13 billion (US$304.5 million), an 8.2% increase from NT$8.442 billion in the first quarter. However, due to exchange rate fluctuations, operating profit dropped to NT$559 million, down 2.7% quarterly.
Wednesday 6 August 2025
EV adoption stalls in Taiwan as net-zero targets quietly recede

Since early 2025, Taiwan's real estate and auto markets have been sluggish, with car sales in a prolonged downturn. Though the government once set ambitious electric vehicle (EV) adoption targets under its 2050 net-zero carbon roadmap—including EVs accounting for 10% of all new car sales and 20% of motorcycles by 2025—those goals have since been quietly softened. As of 2024, Taiwan has fallen significantly short: EVs represented just 8.3% of new car sales and electric scooters 10.5%.

Tuesday 5 August 2025
Green transportation faces major challenges in bid to achieve net-zero emissions by 2025
Cities worldwide are advancing toward the vision of net-zero emissions by 2050. In Taiwan, from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) to local government transportation departments, efforts are fully underway to promote electric vehicles (EVs), electrification of public transport, charging station deployments, station management, intelligent traffic management systems, and green logistics. Pilot programs and innovative strategies have been launched with the aim of integrating transportation energy management, data governance, and policy tools across various sectors.
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.
Monday 4 August 2025
Castrol partners with Taiwanese companies as liquid cooling competition intensifies
AI server data centers are creating new business opportunities. Castrol, a subsidiary of British Petroleum (BP), is optimistic about the liquid cooling prospects in AI data centers and is crossing over into the coolant market. Peter Huang, global head of thermal management at Castrol, stated that in addition to coolants, Castrol will also invest and collaborate with Taiwan's server supply chain to capture the liquid cooling market.
Friday 1 August 2025
Japan and EU trade deals with US to reshape auto, energy, IT industries
Japan and the EU have each reached tariff agreements with the US, covering the car, energy, and IT sectors. While the period of low tariffs has ceased to exist, it is still early to say that the US auto industry has achieved a decisive victory.
Wednesday 30 July 2025
An Optoelectronics veteran's journey to reshape biomedicine's future
Backlight module manufacturer Darwin Precisions has invested in MicroDoctor Biomedical, a company founded in June 2024 that focuses on microneedle patch technology and biosensor system solutions. Michael Tsai, chairman of both companies, has transitioned from the optoelectronics sector to become a rising leader in biomedical innovation.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Tesla differentiates through full supply chain decarbonization
Tesla is developing an integrated approach to supply chain decarbonization spanning battery production, manufacturing processes, and energy systems as automakers face increasing pressure to reduce emissions across entire value chains rather than just vehicle operations.
Monday 28 July 2025
Darwin Precisions expects 50% revenue growth by 2026 via underdog startups
Darwin Precisions, a subsidiary of AUO Group, is actively expanding into the biomedical field while maintaining steady development in the backlight module sector. Chairman Michael Tsai stated that under a dual-axis transformation strategy, Darwin has laid out plans in display optics and biomedical materials. By now, it has cultivated four startups in new business areas, expected to grow by at least 50% by 2026.
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Ørsted powers up Taiwan's first TSMC-exclusive wind farm
Ørsted announced that the first turbine of the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms has successfully connected to Taipower's grid and begun generating electricity. This 920 MW project represents a groundbreaking achievement as the world's first offshore wind farm specifically designed to supply green electricity to TSMC.
Monday 21 July 2025
Taiwan academics and institutions scramble to find solutions to NTD appreciation
Over the past few months, the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) has significantly appreciated against the US dollar, leaving exporters in very difficult situations. A stronger NTD reduces the cost of imported materials, but local expenses including rent, taxes and salaries, must be paid in NTD. Furthermore, financial reports are calculated in NTD, which erodes profit margins. The Central Bank has recently intervened to slow the pace of appreciation, while academics have proposed disruptive solutions for the government to consider.
Monday 14 July 2025
SK On partners with L&F to build North American LFP battery supply chain
SK On signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean battery cathode materials company L&F to promote its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery business targeting the North American energy storage system (ESS) market.
Monday 14 July 2025
E-paper industry set to reach US$10 billion as ESG trends drive adoption
Electronic paper (e-paper) applications are expanding rapidly as environmental concerns boost demand for energy-efficient display alternatives to traditional LCD and OLED screens. The sector's shipment volumes and market value continue climbing steadily, with the industry expected to surpass US$10 billion in scale as manufacturers advance into color displays and larger formats.
Friday 11 July 2025
AI-fueled fab expansion propels Trusval Technology's record 1H25 revenue
Trusval Technology reported consolidated revenue of NT$670 million (approx. US$22.9 million) in June 2025, a 39% monthly and 136% annual increase. Benefitting from strong customer demand, their second quarter revenue reached NT$1.641 billion (approx. US$56.2 million), a quarterly increase of 21% and an annual increase of 108%. For the first half of 2025, consolidated revenue hit NT$2.996 billion (approx. US$102.6 million), a sharp 109% increase over the same period in 2024. The company set new all-time highs for revenues in June, the second quarter, and the first half of the year.
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Trump's copper tariff threats are already raising factory costs
US President Donald Trump's plans to place hefty import tariffs on copper have already caused a spike in costs for American factories, with New York futures trading 25% higher than other global benchmarks on July 8.
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Groq sets up shop in Finland as sovereign AI demands surge

Groq, the US-based AI chipmaker, has launched its first European data center in Helsinki, accelerating its global expansion and tapping into the rising demand for sovereign AI infrastructure. Developed in partnership with Equinix, the facility will host Groq's proprietary Language Processing Units (LPUs), engineered for fast deployment and cost-efficient AI inference at scale.

Tuesday 8 July 2025
GE Vernova's 1.3GW Taiwan gas plant starts operations
General Electric's power unit GE Vernova said a new 1.3-gigawatt gas-fired unit at Taiwan Power Co.'s Hsingta plant began commercial operations, marking a shift away from coal generation on the island.
Monday 7 July 2025
Taiwan chip giants face green power crunch as prices surge
Taiwan's semiconductor companies are caught between soaring electricity costs and urgent renewable energy demands, creating a supply-demand mismatch that's driving green power prices higher and benefiting utility investors.
Sunday 6 July 2025
Hitachi targets semiconductor sustainability with AI-driven efficiency push
Hitachi is positioning itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry's sustainability drive, offering AI-powered solutions and renewable energy infrastructure as chipmakers face mounting pressure to reduce their environmental footprint.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
AUO develops carbon footprint methodology to advance display sustainability
With the global push toward net-zero carbon emissions, consumer demand and standards for sustainable products are rapidly increasing. Green technology capability has become a key engine for companies to tap into low-carbon business opportunities and elevate brand value.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Delta Energy partners with Ardentec to procure small hydropower green electricity
Whether driven by corporate responsibility or other considerations, renewable energy has become a crucial factor in current business development plans. On July 1, Delta Energy, the renewable energy power sales subsidiary of Delta Electronics, announced a partnership with semiconductor testing giant Ardentec to procure small hydropower renewable energy and support the industry's energy transition.