Taiwan Suppliers Poised to Power Microsoft's MAIA 200 Optical Communications
Jan 28, 2026Microsoft announced the next generation of artificial intelligence chip, the Maia 200, a potential alternative to Nvidia processors, designed to overcome data center bottlenecks, specifically high latency and communication limits. Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of the Cloud and AI group, Scott Guthrie, calls the Maia 200 “the most efficient inference system Microsoft has ever deployed.”... Full Story
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Consumer Lifestyle Shifts and EV Expansion Fueling Indonesia's Automotive Aftermarket Industry
- Feb 02, 2026
Indonesia’s automotive aftermarket is set for rapid growth in 2026, a trend driven by both surging consumer demand for personalization and lifestyle accessories and increased industry focus on the se... Full Story
Exhibition Highlights | Auto Parts & Accessories
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Perovskite Solar Cells to Power the Next Generation of Space AI
- Feb 02, 2026
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are gaining attention as a potential power source for space AI systems, driven by their high conversion efficiency, lightweight structure, and radiation resistance. ... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Industrial Parts & Services
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AI and EV Power Demands Push Taiwan's Measurement Equipment Industry Upmarket
- Jan 30, 2026
The rapid expansion of electric vehicles and artificial intelligence servers is redressing the technical demands on the global electronics industry, particularly in the testing of power systems and m... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Electronics & Computers
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Tomakomai Mayor Visits Taiwan Metals Centre to Expand Industrial Cooperation
- Jan 28, 2026
A delegation led by Suguru Kanazawa, Mayor of Tomakomai in Northern Hokkaido, Japan, recently visited Taiwan’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) in an effort to strengthen indus... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Taiwan Suppliers Poised to Power Microsoft's MAIA 200 Optical Communications
- Jan 28, 2026
Microsoft announced the next generation of artificial intelligence chip, the Maia 200, a potential alternative to Nvidia processors, designed to overcome data center bottlenecks, specifically high la... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Lighting & LEDs
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Taiwan's Economy Seen on an Even Keel, with Exports Poised to Grow in the First Quarter
- Jan 28, 2026
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance said economic activity has remained stable since mid-2025 and is expected to follow a similar trajectory this year, with exports likely to post solid growth in the first ... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Taiwan Leverages Industrial Strength in US Tariff Negotiations
- Jan 28, 2026
President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan’s technological and industrial prowess was a decisive factor in securing favourable terms in tariff negotiations with the United States, arguing that the investment... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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U.S.–Taiwan Economic Talks Advance Supply-Chain Security and Drone Certification
- Jan 28, 2026
The United States and Taiwan held the latest round of their Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) on Thursday, advancing initiatives on supply-chain security, drone system certification, an... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | General Items
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Taiwan Machinery Association Launches “Green Machinery Label” to Accelerate Sustainable Equipment Development
- Jan 27, 2026
To accelerate the transition of green machinery and manufacturing, the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) announced on the 26th the establishment of a Green Machinery Review and Certific... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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MicroLED Gains Traction as AI Drives New Applications
- Jan 27, 2026
As leading cloud service providers transitions from self-designed ASICs into mass production this year, the industry is also diverging from traditional GPU roadmap. Hyperscalers are accelerating the ... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Lighting & LEDs
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North America PTA Disruptions Lifts Near-term Textile Industry
- Jan 27, 2026
A combination of severe winter storms in North America and renewed geopolitical tensions is improving the short-term operating outlook for Taiwan’s upstream and midstream textile companies. Extreme c... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | General Items
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360° MOBILITY Mega Show in Taipei Opens April, Showcasing the Future of Intelligent Mobility
- Jan 27, 2026
As global vehicle roles evolve from basic transportation to AI-enabled, connected, and energy-managed mobility platforms, the automotive parts industry continues to expand. Industry forecasts estimat... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Auto Parts & Accessories
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Taiwan–U.S. Tariff Agreement Eases Economic Impact, Strengthens Taiwan's Competitive Position
- Jan 26, 2026
With the Taiwan–U.S. tariff negotiations now concluded, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) stated that the projected impact on Taiwan’s exports, industrial output, and employment has been substa... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | General Items
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Taiwan Economy 2025 GDP to Grow on AI Boom
- Jan 26, 2026
Taiwan’s economic growth in 2025 is likely to be revised higher, as the AI-driven export boom continues to outperform expectations. The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | General Items
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Taiwan's Industrial Production Expands Record High of 16.7% Year-on-Year.
- Jan 26, 2026
According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Taiwan’s industrial production expanded to a new high in 2025, extending its growth for a second consecutive year. The full-year industrial produ... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Electronics & Computers
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Stanford Robotics Center (SRC) Signs Cooperation Agreement with Taiwan ITRI to Strengthen AI and Robotics Supply Chains
- Jan 26, 2026
On his visit to the United States, Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫) announces that the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has signed an official cooperation agr... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Taiwan Develops LED Pest Control for Mushroom Production
- Jan 26, 2026
Taiwan’s Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) has developed a smart LED pest control system designed for pest infestations in mushroom production. Mushrooms generate more than NT$12.2 billion in ann... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Lighting & LEDs
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Taiwan Drone Alliance Expands to the U.S. Market, Accelerates Global Alignment
- Jan 23, 2026
The Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunity Alliance (TEDIBOA) has set its sights on the United States as its top priority market in 2026, focusing on helping Taiwanese manufacture... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | General Items
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MOEA's A+ Program Passed Four R&D Projects, Spotlighting Techman Robot's Wheeled Humanoid Robots
- Jan 23, 2026
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has approved four projects in the first review round of its A+ Enterprise Innovation R&D Program this year to strengthen smart manufacturing, semiconducto... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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TCC Listed on the 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations ranking
- Jan 23, 2026
Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC) has been named to Corporate Knights’ 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations ranking, released on January 21 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. As the o... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Hardware & Tools
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AI Boom Accelerates Demand for High-Performance Storage, Driving Taiwan's Supply Chain
- Jan 23, 2026
As AI computing capacity continues to scale and models grow more complex, the rapid expansion of inference applications is driving an explosion in data generation. Storage has become a critical pilla... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Electronics & Computers
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Taiwan's Standards Authority Advances Nanoscale Metrology to Support Semiconductors and Quantum Technologies
- Jan 23, 2026
Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, is accelerating the development of advanced calibration and measurement technologies to underpin... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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ITRI Named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator for the Tenth Time
- Jan 22, 2026
Clarivate yesterday released its 2026 Top 100 Global Innovators report, listing Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) as one of the top 100 global innovators for the tenth time. Ac... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | General Items
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Taiwan Advances Nanoscale Metrology to Safeguard Semiconductor Leadership
- Jan 22, 2026
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is strengthening the calibration and measurement of nanoscale semiconductor metrology. The initiative enables chipmakers to precisely control the critical... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Electronics & Computers
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Taiwan's Fastener Exports to the U.S. Surpass Europe for the First Time on Record
- Jan 22, 2026
Amidst global supply chain readjustments, Taiwan’s fastener industry is finding momentum in the U.S. market. According to the latest customs data, Taiwan’s average export price for screws to the Unit... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Screws & Fasteners
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ITRI Showcases Integrated EV Power Systems and Advanced SiC Capabilities at NEPCON Japan
- Jan 22, 2026
With the support of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) unveiled 14 advanced technologies at NEPCON Japan, Asia’s largest electronics manufactur... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Motorcycles & Powersports
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India's Economic Surge Draws Taiwanese Machine Tool Makers to IMTEX FORMING 2026
- Jan 22, 2026
IMTEX FORMING 2026, India’s largest and most internationally representative metal forming machine tool exhibition, opened yesterday in Bengaluru and runs through Jan. 25. Organized by the Indian Mach... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Taiwan Machine Tool Show (TMTS) 2026 to Feature the Latest Technology Advancements in Taiwan
- Jan 21, 2026
The Taiwan International Machine Tool Show 2026 (TMTS) will be held from March 25 to 28 at the Taichung International Exhibition Center. Organized by the prestigious Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory B... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Tool Machine Industry's Critical Resurgence, 60% of Firms Expect 10% Revenue Surge in 2026
- Jan 21, 2026
The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA) released its 2026 outlook on January 20. Chairman Patrick P. Chen (陳紳騰) stated that: "Taiwan's tool machine output and export profits ... Full Story
Industry In-Focus | Machinery & Machine Tools
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Taiwan's 2025 Export Orders Hit Record High: ICT and Electronics Drive 90% Surge
- Jan 21, 2026
Taiwan's export orders reached an all-time high in 2025, propelled by AI demand. Wei-jie Huang (黃偉傑), head of the MOEA's Department of Statistics, announced on January 20 that orders grew by $153.34 ... Full Story
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