Tax policy uncertainty stalls Taiwan’s auto sector despite govt push

As the calendar turns to July, major car brands across Taiwan are rolling out aggressive promotional campaigns in a bid to jumpstart lackluster sales. However, while automakers are signaling a renewed determination for a strong second half, their optimism is not shared by the supply chain, which paints a more sobering picture of the market’s current state.

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From copper to CoWoS: Douglas Yu retires from TSMC

Dr. Chen-Hua Douglas Yu, Vice President of Pathfinding for System Integration and the sole TSMC Distinguished Fellow, officially retired on July 8, 2025, closing a chapter in one of the most illustrious engineering legacies in Taiwan’s semiconductor history. Revered as the “Final Knight” among TSMC’s famed “Six Knights of R&D,” Yu’s pioneering contributions were instrumental in propelling TSMC to its global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

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Sysgration sees 12% YoY surge in June revenue from new product lines

Sysgration posted NT$282 million (approx. US$9.7 million) in consolidated revenue for June 2025, marking year-over-year and month-over-month improvements of 12.83% and 5.65% respectively, as new products and clients begin contributing to revenue. For the second quarter of 2025, revenue grew by 9.50% year-over-year to NT$833 million (approx. US$28.6 million), while for the first half of the year, total revenue reached NT$1.706 billion (approx. US$58.6 million), increasing by 3.32% year-over-year even amid exchange rate fluctuations and other adverse external factors.

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