These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.
As the global auto market continues its transition into the electric-powered future, the auto parts sector will need to brace itself against not only the new trends but also the next hurdle to overcome. The pandemic has unveiled just how fragile just-in-time production can be: while it's convenient and manageable, it's also vulnerable to disruptions, and the automotive chip industry's unrelenting...
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn Technology and electric carmaker Fisker Inc. signed a deal on Thursday to develop and manufacture a new electric vehicle slated for mass production in Q4 of 2023. The type of vehicle was not identified, though reports indicated it would be a lightweight platform created by the two companies under the MIH platform framework. The price tag should be pri...
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, commercial office spaces are seeing a huge overhaul as teleworking makes its mark in the corporate sector. CBRE Taiwan Consulting and Trade Service manager Chen Song-min analyzed that since work is now not limited to office spaces, flexible office space lease packages are on the rise. Chen emphasized that this new type of flexible office space leasing will...
The electric vehicle (EV) trend is leading the auto industry's post-pandemic transformation. The Ministry of Economic Affairs Department of Statistics stated on Thursday that with the rising awareness of energy conservation, carbon reduction, and environmental protection, countries have announced bans on fuel vehicles and introduced subsidy policies in response. Under the problematic global pande...
The first 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan expo is set to kick off on October 20 to 22 at the Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. During the international press conference, industry experts revealed that the "golden cross" of gas-powered vehicles and electric vehicles (EV) could arrive much earlier than Bloomberg's predictions. Host organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Chairman Jam...
Following PC and smartphones, auto electronics is the new in-demand sector that is fueling the semiconductor business. While the entry benchmark for auto IC is much higher than consumer electronics, mainly due to rigorous safety standards, client orders are often more stable and consistent with better profits. Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) Chairman and General Manager ...
With the electric vehicle (EV) trend sweeping across the globe, Taiwanese suppliers are focusing on certain key components as potential business opportunities, including Hon Hai, Hota Precision, Tong Yang Industrial, TECO Electric & Machinery, Hiwin, ASE Technology Holding, and passive component suppliers. Many suppliers in the industry are leveraging the current climate as a result, with Hon...
February's manufacturing forecast index shone green, representing stable growth, reported the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER). The outlook index changed from yellow-red, showing fast growth, to maintaining stable growth. The latest outlook indicates fewer working-days in February due to the Lunar New Year holidays, leading to lower indexes in February compared to January and weak...
Amid a global crisis of auto chip shortages, the accelerating trend of adapting electric vehicles (EV) and self-driving cars, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is gearing up to kick off Taipei AMPA and Autotronics Taipei on April 14 at the Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. TAITRA is hosting this year's Taipei AMPA and Autotronics Taipei as a hybrid expo, debuting the firs...
In December 2020, Transportation Minister Lin Chia-lung said at a summit event that due to the pandemic, continual urbanization, and aging society in the more rural areas, transportation applications of emerging technologies like self-driving vehicles, UAVs, and smart logistics, have become more mature over the years. Yet, the upcoming challenges will likely revolve around the integration of the ...
