Taiwan’s Shinkong to open autonomous vehicle innovation hub in 2027

Eric Wu, founder of Shinkong InnovHUB, announced on December 23, 2025, that the facility is scheduled to open in 2027, offering a dedicated testing and demonstration site for autonomous vehicles. Wu simultaneously revealed the formal launch of Gaia Capital, a NT$5 billion (US$158 million) fund designed to help Taiwanese startups in the autonomous vehicle sector expand into global markets.

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Nissan unveils Formula E champion car and signals brand reset in Taiwan

Yulon Nissan Motor Co. on December 23, 2025, held a preview event ahead of the 2026 Taipei New Car and New Energy Vehicle Show, unveiling several high-profile models making their Taiwan debut. Among them were the Nissan Formula E GEN3 Evo—an ABB Formula E World Championship title-winning race car—and the Nissan Qashqai, a compact crossover equipped with the brand’s third-generation e-POWER hybrid system.

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Waymo robotaxis stall in San Francisco blackout, exposing management shortcomings

Waymo’s fleet of Jaguar I-Pace-based robotaxis experienced a widespread shutdown during a recent major power outage in San Francisco, leaving multiple vehicles stalled and blocking roads. The incident has raised questions about the autonomous cars’ ability to handle unexpected disruptions, with experts attributing the problem to operational and management shortcomings rather than software faults.

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Taiwan pivots to bigger drones as component crunch reshapes supply chains

Unmanned aircraft are becoming central to modern military operations, driving a surge in government procurement that is reshaping Taiwan’s drone industry. The US, Japan, and Taiwan have all announced large-scale drone purchases. But the rapid expansion is straining supply chains, production capacity, and delivery timelines. Industry executives say closer coordination and clearer division of labor across suppliers will be critical for companies seeking to secure contracts and scale output.

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TEL Taiwan shake-up: Chairman and president replaced following legal scrutiny

Japanese semiconductor equipment giant Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) announced on December 24, that it will launch a major organizational restructuring and executive management reshuffle in early 2026. As part of the changes, Hikaru Ito, chairman of Tokyo Electron Taiwan, and president Roger Chang will be reassigned to new roles. Tatsuya Nagakubo will assume the position of chairman, while Seiji Nakama will take over as president.

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2026 Samsung Odyssey gaming monitors are unveiled, including world’s first 6K 3D and 1040Hz tech

Samsung Electronics has introduced its most advanced Odyssey gaming monitor lineup to date, revealing five new models that set new benchmarks for resolution, refresh rates, and immersive visual performance. Samsung will showcase the full Odyssey 2026 range at CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9, giving attendees the first opportunity to experience the new displays in person. Samsung Odyssey…

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