Commentary: TSMC weighs U.S. chip dominance demands while guarding its Taiwan roots
US President Donald Trump, now back in the White House, has once again set his sights on TSMC. Previously, his…
CCP Contact Probes targets AI chip supply chain with advanced packaging solutions
Benefiting from the booming demand for testing related to artificial intelligence (AI), CCP Contact Probes, a probe development and manufacturing…
Drones offer a unique mix of benefits, with lens demand matching robotics
The demand for automotive lenses appears to be on an upward trajectory, while machine vision and drone applications are simultaneously…
DeepSeek ignites cost hopes, but edge AI struggles continue, expert cautions
China’s startup, DeepSeek, has unveiled a low-cost open-source AI model, igniting optimism in the market about potential reductions in AI…
Panjit anticipates growth in AI PCs and servers
Although AI PCs underperformed market expectations in 2024, many industry players, from power semiconductor manufacturers to system providers, believe that…
Mixed outcomes for Taiwan firms acquiring Japan companies
Amid changing trade policies and rising geopolitical tensions, economic ties between Taiwan and Japan are strengthening. Taiwanese companies are eager…
Chinese smartphone brands enjoyed growth in 4Q24 before a close to 10% decline in 1Q25, says DIGITIMES
With non-Chinese markets entering their traditional off-season and the Chinese market lacking a nationwide shopping promotion event, overall smartphone shipments…
Taiwan risks missing 2025 green energy target as wind projects stall
Taiwan’s renewable energy ambitions are facing mounting hurdles, as regulatory and logistical challenges slow the rollout of solar photovoltaic (PV)…
Taiwan’s maritime defense: Huilong & Kuachi underwater drones under spotlight
As global interest in unmanned vehicles expands beyond aerial drones, the development of surface vessels and underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs)…
Mars pledges $27M to slash dairy emissions
The confectionery giant is partnering with New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra to fund more sustainable farming practices.