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Mar 27 SEMICONDUCTORS

CXMT revenue doubles on AI-driven memory boom ahead of major China IPO

Mar 27 SEMICONDUCTORS

Intel confirms CPU price rises amid supply constraints, raising global hardware costs

Mar 27 ICT

K-pop's AI revolution: maximizing entertainment or diluting originality?

SEMICON China 2026

SEMICON China 2026 took place from March 25 to 27, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

Semicon China 2026: AI drives semiconductor market to US$1.8 trillion by 2030, China leads capacity and equipment
Semicon China 2026: AI efficiency fuels demand growth under Jevons paradox, AMD warns
Semicon China 2026: Siemens EDA pushes agentic AI to cut chip design cycles in half

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SEMICONDUCTORS

Mar 27

Innolux sells Fab 2 to SPIL

Innolux is selling multiple factories to strengthen its financial position and operations. Following an announcement of a standard factory sale to ChipMOS, Innolux disclosed on March 24, 2026, the sale of its Fab 2 plant to ASE's Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL), expecting a disposal gain of about NT$5.8 billion (US$181.8 million).

Mar 27

TSMC prioritises AI, core clients; 3nm capacity remains constrained

Cloud AI demand is tightening advanced-node supply, with TSMC's 3nm capacity emerging as the most constrained segment at the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to IC design houses.

Mar 27

UPS and Applied Materials boost Taiwan semiconductor logistics with new Taoyuan hub

Targeting the growing needs of Taiwan's high-tech and semiconductor sectors, UPS has officially launched its Taoyuan International Logistics Center (TILC) with a total investment nearing US$100 million. Part of the warehouse space is dedicated to Applied Materials as its Asia-Pacific storage and distribution center, providing customers with 24/7 operational services.

ICT

Mar 27

IBM Taiwan: Agentic AI transformation in enterprises must come from the C-suite

The agentic AI age is upon us, and many businesses are keen to adopt them as the newest productivity tool, yet many enterprises never take their AI agents beyond the pilot stage. Speaking at the AI Expo in Taipei, IBM Taiwan CTO Steve Chuang said that the key is for the company leadership to pursue the AI transformation from the top-down.

Mar 28, 07:08

Samsung labor talks resume as new law boosts union leverage

Samsung Electronics has decided to restart negotiations on wages and collective agreements, temporarily halting a planned large-scale strike scheduled for late May. The risk of strike action remains, however, as major differences between management and unions remain unresolved.

Mar 28, 07:06

Taiwan pivots toward Europe and global democratic alliances as US-China AI race intensifies

As the global AI arms race intensifies, Taiwan is positioning itself as the primary AI partner for nations besides the US and China. Wedged between these two geopolitical giants, Taiwan is leveraging its dominance in AI servers and semiconductors to foster deeper collaborations with Germany, France, and neighboring nations.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Mar 27

OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu steps down amid shipment decline

OnePlus said its India chief executive Robin Liu will step down effective March 31, as the company faces declining shipments and ongoing restructuring within its parent group, according to company statements and multiple media reports.

Mar 25

Samsung Galaxy S26 bridges AirDrop gap, ending 'green bubble' isolation

Samsung Electronics officially announced a transformative update to its Quick Share solution, marking a historic shift in the mobile industry by introducing native compatibility with Apple's AirDrop protocol. Beginning March 23, 2026, the South Korean tech giant is rolling out this cross-platform functionality, starting with the newly released Galaxy S26 series. This move represents the first time a Samsung smartphone has natively bridged the gap to Apple's notoriously closed sharing ecosystem, effectively ending years of digital isolation between Android and iOS users.

Mar 24

Samsung reportedly developing next-gen tri-fold and slider phones for 2027 launch

Samsung Electronics is reportedly advancing development of its next-generation tri-fold smartphone following the Galaxy Z TriFold, which ceased production just three months after launch. The company is also working on a new slider phone with an extendable screen, aiming to expand its presence in innovative smartphone form factors.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Mar 27

Taiwan's Ennostar targets smart car market with advanced lighting tech

As vehicles become increasingly connected and software-driven, the role of lighting is evolving beyond illumination into a new interface for communication and design.

Mar 27

Yulon eyes momentum from AI manufacturing and energy biz in 2026

Yulon Motor held an online investor briefing on March 25, where the company's president, Kuo-Hsing Hsu, stated that 2025 was a low point for the company's operations amid geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainties. With clearer policies and new business initiatives in place, 2026 is set to become a growth turning point.

Mar 27

Japanese automakers diverge: EV retreat vs. hydrogen ambition

Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, has scrapped the two "Afeela"-branded electric vehicles it had been developing, citing Honda's recent strategic shift that canceled three planned US EVs—moves that could cost the automaker nearly US$16 billion. The decision leaves the joint venture's hundreds of employees in Tokyo and California facing uncertainty, as the companies evaluate the venture's future.

SUSTAINABILITY

Mar 26

Samsung SDI secures LFP cathode supply to strengthen North American ESS push

Samsung SDI has secured a multi-year supply of LFP cathode materials from L&F, strengthening its North American energy storage system (ESS) strategy and reducing reliance on Chinese suppliers. The deal could influence global ESS supply chains, US regulatory compliance, and competitive dynamics in large-scale battery manufacturing and procurement.

Mar 25

Tesla prepares to enter India's industrial energy storage market

Tesla is preparing to enter India's industrial energy storage market, according to a job advertisement posted on the company's careers website and reported by Reuters. The listing sought a business development lead in India to "develop and execute a comprehensive market expansion strategy for industrial energy storage solutions." It said the candidate would help shape Tesla's entry into "utility-scale energy storage." The posting did not elaborate on specific plans.

Mar 24

Taipower activates response plan to secure power as US-Iran war disrupts energy

As the US-Iran military conflict enters its fourth week, global energy supply and electricity dispatch have drawn heightened attention. Taiwan's state-owned power provider, Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), said it is closely monitoring international developments and has formulated a comprehensive response plan — one that includes strengthening generator maintenance, flexibly managing hydropower resources, and promoting demand-side management to ensure a stable domestic power supply.

AEROSPACE

Mar 27

Blue Origin files plan for space-based computing network

Blue Origin, the aerospace venture founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is moving to enter the emerging field of space-based computing, outlining plans to deploy a vast network of orbital data centers.

Mar 26

Taiwan's Rapidtek expands global presence with Satellite 2026 debut

Rapidtek, a Taiwanese satellite communications firm, is stepping up its international push, showcasing its technologies at Satellite 2026 in Washington this month, shortly after appearing at the Space-Comm Expo in Britain.