Elon Musk's AI Spur Drives Taiwan Supply Chain
Jan 19, 2026Elon Musk's xAI notched another win with Colossus II, its second giant AI cluster now operational, the world's first GW-scale (1bn-watt) AI data center, scaling to 1.5GW by April. Analysts expect this move to drive Wistron, Inventec, Supermicro and partners. Elon Musk revealed the milestone on his X platform. In 2024, xAI's first cluster, Colossus I, took 122 days to build a 200,000 Nvidia H20... Full Story
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U.S.–Taiwan Tariff Deal Lifts Outlook for Taiwan's Machine Tool Industry
- Jan 20, 2026
The finalization of tariff arrangements between the United States and Taiwan has improved the outlook for Taiwan’s machine tool industry, which had been among the sectors most exposed to trade uncert... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Ennostar Partners with Germany's ALLOS to Commercialize 8-Inch GaN-on-Silicon LED Epitaxial Wafers
- Jan 20, 2026
Ennostar has announced a strategic partnership with Germany’s ALLOS Semiconductors to commercialize 8-inch gallium nitride on silicon (GaN-on-Si) LED epitaxial wafers, adopting Micro LED technology i... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Lighting & LEDs
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CIER Forecasted a GDP of 4.14% This Year, With Expected Upward Revisions
- Jan 20, 2026
Taiwan’s Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) has forecasted a GDP growth of 4.14% this year, suggesting that further upward revisions remain possible. Following the conclusion of the U... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | General Items
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Powering the Lighting Trade Path, CENS Connects 2026 Tokyo Lighting Fair to Taiwan's Premier Suppliers
- Jan 20, 2026
Tokyo’s largest and most comprehensive light exhibition, Lighting Fair 2026, will take place from March 3 to 6 this year at the “Tokyo Big Sight.” The exhibition will feature the latest lighting prod... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Lighting & LEDs
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US-Taiwan 15% Tariff Deal to Stabilize Changhua's Plumbing Sector
- Jan 19, 2026
Taiwan's reciprocal tariff drops to 15% with non-additive to MFN rates. Chia-Lieh Chang, the chairman of the Plumbing Association of Taiwan in Changhua County, is optimistic that the industry will st... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Hardware & Tools
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Glass Cloth Emerges as the Next Supply Bottleneck in AI Hardware, Nan Ya Plastics and Taiwan Glass to Seize Opportunity
- Jan 19, 2026
Premium glass fiber cloth is facing unprecedented shortages as it drives the next “memory card shortage crisis” in the AI supply chain, followed by rapid PCB and CCL upgrades. With Nvidia, Google, an... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Electronics & Computers
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Taiwan's Export Orders Set New Records as AI Demand Reshapes Growth Outlook
- Jan 19, 2026
Taiwan’s export orders are on course to reach a historic high, underpinned by sustained demand from AI and related computing infrastructure. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is set to release ... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | General Items
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Elon Musk's AI Spur Drives Taiwan Supply Chain
- Jan 19, 2026
Elon Musk's xAI notched another win with Colossus II, its second giant AI cluster now operational, the world's first GW-scale (1bn-watt) AI data center, scaling to 1.5GW by April. Analysts expect thi... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Electronics & Computers
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The Taichung Industry Fair 2026 Concludes in Excellence
- Jan 19, 2026
The Taichung Industry Fair 2026, organized by the Taichung City Chamber of Commerce, opened on January 16 at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center, marking the largest business-... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Hardware & Tools
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U.S.-Taiwan Tariffs Set at 15%, Putting Machine-Tool Makers on Par with Global Rivals
- Jan 16, 2026
Taiwan and the United States announced on Friday that reciprocal tariffs will be capped at 15%, applied on a non-cumulative basis. Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) and industry leaders... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Industrial Parts & Services
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Preferential Section 232 Tariff Treatment Boosts Taiwan's Auto-Parts Export Outlook
- Jan 16, 2026
Taiwan’s automotive components industry stands to gain from the U.S.–Taiwan reciprocal tariff agreement, under which tariffs on Taiwanese goods will be capped at 15% and applied on a non-cumulative b... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Auto Parts & Accessories
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ITRI: AI Drives Concurrent Expansion Across Taiwan's Electronics Supply Chain
- Jan 16, 2026
Artificial intelligence has entered a fourth phase of growth, generating simultaneous momentum across both upstream and downstream segments of Taiwan’s electronics industry, according to the Industri... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Electronics & Computers
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Bringing the World to Central Taiwan: Taichung International Exhibition Centre Set to Unlock NT$20 billion Opportunities
- Jan 16, 2026
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is preparing to unveil its most prominent initiative of the year. James Huang, chairman of TAITRA, announced that the Taichung International Exh... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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MIFF 2026: CONNECTING FURNITURE DESIGN EXCELLENCE WITH GLOBAL BUYERS
- Jan 16, 2026
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), Southeast Asia’s largest furniture trade show, continues to break new ground as a longstanding business platform that delivers tangible results and ... Full Story
Exhibition Highlights | Furniture, Parts & Accessories
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Two months to go – EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Cologne 2026 boasts strong international participation and new formats
- Jan 16, 2026
The world’s leading trade show, EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair will once again gather the global hardware sector in Cologne from 3 to 6 March 2026. As the premier platform for procurem... Full Story
Exhibition Highlights | Hardware & Tools
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India's Manufacturing Platform Meets Taiwanese Sourcing Platform and Global Procurement at IMTEX FORMING 2026
- Jan 15, 2026
Amidst global manufacturing supply chain readjustments, IMTEX and IMTEX FORMING, organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA), will take place from January 21 to 25, 2026, ... Full Story
Exhibition Highlights | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Humanoid Robots' Commercialization Sprint: Taiwan's
- Jan 15, 2026
Humanoid robots have reached their final mile to commercialization, and Taiwan's supply chain is mobilizing. Industry leaders stress Taiwan’s advantages: non-China aligned, with complete clusters del... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Automotive Tool Portfolio Expands as Market Integrates
- Jan 15, 2026
The automotive repair tool business is accelerating an expansion following the inclusion of Proxene Tools, a leading Asian manufacturer of industrial wrenches, into Fusheng Precision. The company ann... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Hardware & Tools
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Chairman Alan Hsieh Takes the Helm of THTMA, Advancing Talent, AI, and Branding to Drive Industry Transformation
- Jan 14, 2026
At a critical juncture defined by global industrial realignment and a generational transition across Taiwan’s traditional manufacturing sectors, the 17th Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (... Full Story
Industry News | Hardware & Tools
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Taiwan Hand Tools in a Recalibrating Global Sourcing Landscape
- Jan 14, 2026
As global demand for hand tools enters a period of recalibration, international buyers are reassessing sourcing strategies with a sharper focus on reliability, efficiency, and long-term value. Agains... Full Story
Exhibition Highlights | Hardware & Tools
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Innovation in Precision: Chang Loon's Patented Technology Strengthens Ratchet Wrench Durability
- Jan 14, 2026
Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. is a leading Taiwanese manufacturer and developer of professional-grade and patented wrench solutions. With over 45 years of manufacturing expertise, the company is re... Full Story
Supplier News | CHANG LOON INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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Jun Kaung, Pioneering a Global Presence with Top-tier Stainless Steel Trailer Winches
- Jan 14, 2026
Jun Kaung Industries Co., Ltd., founded in 1985, is one of Taiwan's leading suppliers of car maintenance tools and equipment. It has been reputed as a top-caliber OEM and ODM (original equipment/desi... Full Story
Supplier News | JUN KAUNG INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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Mytools, a Quality Insulated Tools Manufacturer with Strong Focus on R&D
- Jan 14, 2026
Founded in 1987, Mytools Enterprise Co., Ltd. has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification, underscoring the company’s dedication to quality. The firm’s cornerstone lies in rigorous quality control, with... Full Story
Supplier News | MYTOOLS ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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Hazel EVA Foam - A New Visual Feast with 3D Texture
- Jan 14, 2026
Founded in 2000, Hazel (Best Friend Enterprise Co., Ltd.) is devoted to researching and developing packaging materials and applications. Guided by its core values of integrity, commitment, and contin... Full Story
Supplier News | BEST FRIEND ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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Gong Maw Enterprise Delivers End-to-End Global OEM Partnerships and High-Quality Hand Tools
- Jan 14, 2026
Established in 1979, Taiwan-based Gong Maw Industrial Co., Ltd., is a leading OEM/ODM manufacturer specializing in the development and production of high-quality hand tools. With more than 45 years o... Full Story
Supplier News | GONG MAW ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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Green Kent Expands Global Reach with OEM/ODM Pneumatic Expertise
- Jan 14, 2026
With decades of experience in pneumatic tool manufacturing, Green Kent Industrial Inc. has established itself as a trusted exporter and OEM/ODM partner serving professional markets worldwide. Founded... Full Story
Supplier News | GREEN KENT INDUSTRIAL INC. | Hardware & Tools
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From Cold Forging Pioneer to the Digi-Torc Adaptor: The Evolution of Hans Tools
- Jan 14, 2026
The next decade of the hand tools industry will not be defined by “more tools.” It will be defined by how tools connect to decisions—on the line, in the workshop, and across the supply chain. As digi... Full Story
Supplier News | HANS TOOL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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Jetly Pneumatic Redefines Workspace with Compact and Lightweight Mini Sealed Head Air Ratchet Wrench
- Jan 14, 2026
Founded in 2003, Jetly Pneumatic Tool Co., Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of pneumatic ratchet wrenches. Guided by its core principles of quality, efficiency, service, and innovation,... Full Story
Supplier News | JETLY PNEUMATIC TOOL CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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LEMATEC Delivers 35 Years of Reliable Pneumatic Expertise Worldwide
- Jan 14, 2026
LEMATEC Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in pneumatic tools, with over 35 years of experience in product design and manufacturing. Its solutions are widely applied across automot... Full Story
Supplier News | LEMATEC CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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Matatakitoyo Tool Sets New Benchmark in Precision, Durability, and Operational Consistency
- Jan 14, 2026
Matatakitoyo Tool Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in professional torque tools, has launched its new generation MOT4 Torque Wrench series. The timely debut meets escalating global de... Full Story
Supplier News | MATATAKITOYO TOOL CO., LTD. | Hardware & Tools
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