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Wednesday 25 June 2025
China on cusp of seeing over 100 DeepSeeks, ex-top official says
China's advantages in developing artificial intelligence (AI) are about to unleash a wave of innovation that will generate more than 100 DeepSeek-like breakthroughs in the coming...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Vietnam extends VAT reduction to end of 2026 to boost economy
The Vietnamese National Assembly has approved an extension of the value-added tax (VAT) cut, reducing the rate from 10% to 8% until the end of 2026 to support domestic economic growth...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan rises to 6th in global competitiveness rankings, driven by robust AI, chip, and R&D strengths
Taiwan has climbed two places to secure 6th position in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, outperforming 63 of the 69 economies surveyed. The country also retained its title...
Friday 13 June 2025
Micron pledges US$200 billion investment in US manufacturing
Chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. said it will spend about US$200 billion on US manufacturing, research and development, the latest company to pledge large-scale investments in the...
Wednesday 4 June 2025
China Mobile targets low-altitude economy dominance, market set to reach US$486 billion by 2035
China has made the low-altitude economy a national strategic priority, featuring it in government work reports for two consecutive years as part of its "new quality productivity"...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Taiwan's AI, semiconductor strength shields economy from tariff risks, spurs 2025 growth forecast upgrades
Despite concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, international demand for Taiwan's AI and semiconductor sectors remains resilient, reinforcing the island's status...
Wednesday 21 May 2025
US tariff challenges spur calls for Taiwan's industrial realignment to capture post-Trump gains
As the global economy gradually transitions into a post-Trump era, economic experts suggest that the challenges brought by US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies...
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Taiwan pushes economic restructuring amid US trade tensions, AI supply chain shifts
Amid renewed trade tensions under US President Donald Trump, Asian leaders are adjusting their economic strategies to align with the evolving geopolitical climate. Taiwan, in particular,...
Saturday 17 May 2025
Wistron warns US tariffs complicate global trade, urges realistic job expectations
Wistron chairman Simon Lin remarked that the US tariff policies have complicated the business environment, ending the era of harmonious global trade. He urged business leaders to...
Friday 9 May 2025
Cutting power and costs: DEEPX outperforms even free chips in TCO
In today's AI economy, reliability is not optional—it's essential. AI now runs factory lines, city cameras, and delivery robots, where even a one-second pause can trigger costly...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Taiwan dollar surge sparks fresh calls for AI-led industrial upgrade
A sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar has reignited debate over Taiwan's next economic transformation. Paul Peng, chairman of the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), recalled...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Impact of Taiwan dollar's sharp rise remains manageable to Asus and MSI
Central Bank governor Chin-Long Yang has stepped forward to dispel rumors regarding exchange rate fluctuations, urging the market not to speculate on foreign exchange issues. He stressed...
Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan expands aid for exporters hit by US tariffs
Taiwan's government has increased an aid package to NT$93 billion (approx. US$2.86 billion) for companies hit by US tariffs while lowering the threshold for eligibility.
Saturday 19 April 2025
Why 2025's consumer cycle may already be broken

The intensity of the US-China tariff and trade conflict continues to rise, with both nations facing increasing pressure. While the electronics...

Thursday 17 April 2025
China drone dominance fuels ambitions for low-altitude economic supremacy
China has positioned the low-altitude economy as a cornerstone of its future industrial strategy, with drones serving as the linchpin of this burgeoning sector. Leveraging its early...
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