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Sep
Taiwan’s MPI, WinWay, and Chunghwa Precision join advanced chip test race
SEMICON Taiwan 2025 gathered a wide range of packaging and test equipment suppliers, all unveiling their latest technologies and solutions. Central to the event was the emerging “advanced test interface battle,” as companies sought to overcome bottlenecks in high-frequency and high-speed testing, thermal control, accuracy, reliability, and cost performance.
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Sep
Taiwan Mobile’s entertainment investment partner Nada Holdings to list on OTC market
Taiwan Mobile announced on September 16 that its investment partner, Nada Holdings, will officially be listed on the over-the-counter (OTC) market on September 18, becoming Taiwan’s first company to enter the capital market with a core strategy centered on anime, comics, and games (ACG) intellectual property (IP).
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Sep
SMIC initiates testing of domestically produced lithography machines to bypass US sanctions
In response to US export controls and to reduce reliance on ASML, China has begun testing its first domestically manufactured deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machine. According to media reports, SMIC is currently testing immersion-type DUV equipment developed by a Shanghai-based startup, which can support chip production down to 7nm technology nodes.
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Sep
Song Chuan Precision shifts focus to new energy and AI to drive growth
With increasing demand in artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), and new energy sectors, relay manufacturer Song Chuan is transforming its business model to capitalize on these emerging markets. The company reported a significant revenue surge in its new energy products, highlighting a strategic pivot from traditional relay manufacturing toward becoming a comprehensive new energy solutions provider.
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Sep
South Korea promotes SiC power semiconductor technology autonomy, eyeing EV-driven growth
The South Korean government recently announced several industrial growth plans, including support programs for the localization of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The SiC power semiconductor market relies heavily on the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Although current growth has slowed, medium- to long-term expansion is expected to accelerate. Therefore, whether South Korea can leverage more advanced technologies to compete with Chinese manufacturers on price will be a critical factor.
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Sep
AUO GPS 2025 focuses on tech innovation, supply chain transformation, sustainability
Taiwanese optoelectronics specialist AUO held its Global Partner Summit (GPS) 2025 under the theme “Together, Unlimited Possibilities” on September 12. The event brought together 116 companies and more than 300 supply chain partners from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Through sharing strategies and achievements in technology and value innovation, AUO and its partners explored ways to create value and advance sustainable development.
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Sep
Taiwan semiconductor industry holds home advantage, says economics minister
Taiwan’s AI server exports have doubled, with manufacturers’ GPU and graphics card production capacity fully booked, driving remarkable export growth for the country. Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin stated on September 16 that the success of Taiwan’s technology industry is not accidental.
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Sep
Commentary: Handcuffing workers shocks South Korea; MAGA strategy risks backfiring
On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that the US would reduce the “reciprocal tariff” rate imposed on South Korea from 25% to 15%. In return, South Korea pledged to invest US$350 billion in the US, with 90% of the investment profits returning to America. However, by mid-September, hundreds of South Korean workers were handcuffed and detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to visa violations. Could this incident severely damage Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) agenda?
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Sep
ChatGPT users favor casual chats over work tasks as AI adoption hits 700 million
OpenAI has released its most extensive report on ChatGPT user behavior as the AI chatbot nears its third anniversary, revealing that the majority of conversations are unrelated to work. The company’s 63-page study details data collected since ChatGPT’s launch in late 2022, offering new insights that challenge assumptions about the tool’s economic impact and primary use cases.