Taiwan’s ambitious offshore wind plans are facing a significant challenge as the island nation grapples with a dispute with the European Union over local content requirements. The contentious issue, centered on Rounds 3.1 and 3.2 of Taiwan’s offshore wind auctions, has raised concerns about the potential retroactive application of these requirements. However, Dr. Chung-Hsien Chen from Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has provided reassurance, emphasizing that retroactive application is not being considered.

Micro Electricity, an energy services provider, has announced a partnership with Vietnam’s Saigon Telecommunications (Saigontel) to jointly develop a 300 MW solar power park and a green energy trading platform for industrial zones in southern Vietnam.

Despite mixed reviews globally for Apple’s iPhone 16 series, strong support from telecom companies, retail distributors, and e-commerce platforms has driven sales of the iPhone 16 series in Taiwan to new heights. Estimates suggest that fourth-quarter shipments could increase by 15-20% compared to the iPhone 15, outperforming the global average.