Commentary: Uncertainty rises as US delays Section 232 semiconductor tariff ruling after eight months

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) launched a Section 232 national security investigation on April 1, 2025, targeting semiconductors, manufacturing equipment, and related products. The review remains ongoing more than eight months later, as disagreements are still unsettled regarding which items should face tariffs and at what rates.

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Why Wiwynn remains cautious on stablecoins despite global payments

Wiwynn chairwoman Emily Hong outlined three key advantages and three major challenges of emerging fintech like stablecoins during the Monte Jade Science and Technology Forum on December 11. She noted that Wiwynn’s finance department was instructed to research cryptocurrencies two to three years ago. While it has yet to implement a system, its attitude toward adopting stablecoins or virtual assets as a publicly listed company is conservative but open, emphasizing that “trust is the foundation of everything.”

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Asus and Asus Republic of Gamers announce CES 2026 events

Asus has announced that it will launch its “Always Incredible” virtual event as part of CES 2026, streaming worldwide on January 6, 2026, at 09:00 PST (17:00 GMT). The showcase will highlight the company’s vision of “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities,” demonstrating how artificial intelligence is reshaping technology and everyday life. ASUS is positioning itself at the forefront of this…

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TCL champions IJP OLED advances and sustainable AI future at its TCI 2025 conference

TCL set a new standard for the AI era at the 2025 TCL Global Technology Innovation Conference (TIC 2025) in Guangzhou, presenting a vision of practical, widely applied artificial intelligence under the banner “AI for Real.” The event highlighted TCL’s strategy of embedding AI throughout its ecosystem – from smart factories to consumer products – to deliver smarter, greener, and more…

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Asus ROG Strix XG27AQNGV unleashes 360Hz speed with NVIDIA G-Sync Pulsar technology

The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQNGV was leaked on several Chinese retailers and appeared on a current Asus ROG and Resident Evil promotion page, held from December 8, 2025, to February 8, 2026, and is also listed on DisplayPort’s and TUV Rheinland’s certification websites. This is one of the rare monitors that arrive with NVIDIA G-Sync Pulsar. Asus ROG Strix XG27AQNGV specifications NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar…

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Weikeng anticipates AI data center demand to boost computing and power management sales, targeting 50-60% growth by 2026

Taiwanese integrated circuit (IC) distributor Weikeng projects robust revenue growth driven by rising demand for AI data center computing and power management solutions, with AI server-related products expected to increase by 50 to 60% in 2026. The company also identifies emerging sectors such as AI glasses and robotics as key long-term growth areas, despite uncertainties in broader memory market dynamics.

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US advances massive drone purchase as Taiwan firms seize new opportunity

The US and Taiwan plan to accelerate military drone cooperation in 2026 as Washington advances a large procurement program and Congress moves forward with legislation calling for joint development. The efforts are expected to create opportunities for Taiwanese manufacturers in key technologies, supply chains, and overseas markets, according to industry executives.

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King Shing Industrial sets 1H26 start for automated production in Thailand

King Shing Industrial is accelerating its shift into AI-enabled mobility systems while strengthening its core automotive aftermarket business in North America. The Taiwan-based motor and cooling system maker said it is expanding into higher value applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous logistics vehicles, and robotics, and plans to begin automated motor production in Thailand in the first half of 2026.

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