Taiwan govt boosts EDA R&D to target global gaps

Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) briefed Premier Jung-tai Cho on September 10, 2026, at an Executive Yuan meeting on the Chip-Driven, Taiwan-wide semiconductor core facility buildout and advanced chip design software development initiative, with the biggest focus on breakthroughs in Taiwan’s next-generation electronic design automation (EDA) tools. Taiwan’s academic and research community is targeting emerging EDA gaps that international giants have not yet fully developed or adequately supported, while building critical tools for heterogeneous integration, advanced packaging and system-level design.

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China’s energy storage capacity surges 50-fold in five years, sparking crackdown on lithium battery expansion

China’s energy storage industry has expanded at breakneck speed since the launch of the 14th Five-Year Plan, growing 50-fold in just five years. The government is now applying the brakes, as local government support has helped spawn large numbers of speculative “energy storage cockroaches”—companies that secure project rights without actually building the projects—causing planned capacity on paper to soar while actual construction lags far behind.

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The MSI PRO MAX 341QPXW14G redefines the ultra-wide Mac workspace

The MSI PRO MAX 341QPXW14G debuted at Computex 2026 earlier this year, and the brand is now ready to launch the model, unveiling its full specifications. It is built around a 34-inch 5th-gen QD-OLED display panel and introduces a series of workflow‑driven upgrades aimed at professionals who rely on text clarity, color accuracy, and multi‑device integration. The 5th Gen QD-OLED technology features…

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Rayzher rides semiconductor fab buildout to record revenue

Rayzher Industrial, a high-tech factory gas supply system solutions provider, reported consolidated revenue of NT$369 million (approx. US$11.7 million) in August 2026, up 83.26% year-over-year and a record monthly high. Cumulative consolidated revenue for the first eight months of 2026 reached NT$1.993 billion, up 27.91% from the same period in 2025 and also a record for the period.

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