ASE’s COO bets on Taiwan’s AI strength, calls TSMC’s U.S. push decisive

Tien Wu, chief operating officer of ASE Technology, said the company has no plans to revise its full-year capital spending despite mounting geopolitical tensions and tariff pressures that are disrupting the global semiconductor supply chain. While the group is making strategic adjustments to its international footprint, Wu expressed confidence in the continued expansion of the AI market and reaffirmed ASE’s commitment to ramping up capacity in advanced packaging and testing.

Continue reading

Chinese chip giants multiplying subsidiaries in race for supply chain control

Amid rising US-China tech tensions and growing supply chain risks, China’s top semiconductor companies are rapidly forming new subsidiaries to strengthen control over their supply chains and accelerate domestic self-sufficiency. Major players like SMIC, JCET, and Huawei have recently launched a wave of new ventures across chip design, fabrication, materials, and packaging. The initiative reflects a coordinated effort to build a more resilient and self-contained domestic tech ecosystem.

Continue reading

Sysgration boosts investment in Celxpert; IPC and BBU shipments to start in 2H25

Strategic investments and collaborations have become the norm in the information and communications technology industry, aiming to expand product offerings and market reach while creating mutual benefits. Sysgration, originally focused on tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) products, has actively broadened its market scope in recent years. The company has ventured into industrial PC (IPC) and energy-related product sectors and strengthened its product and market positioning through investments.

Continue reading

BMW’s mood-changing car gets serious

BMW is reviving buzz around its color-changing car concept, highlighting both the visual spectacle and potential use cases in thermal control and machine-human interaction. The German automaker has been exploring dynamic exterior finishes for years, with the iX Flow evolving from basic monochrome tones to a 32-color display powered by E Ink technology.

Continue reading

Gogoro launches new low-cost scooter in Taiwan

Gogoro launched its new entry-level electric scooter, the Ezzy, in mid-June 2025 as it seeks to build on the success of its 2024 model, the Jego. The Jego recorded annual sales of 20,761 units, making up nearly 40% of the company’s total registrations before orders were halted late last year. The Ezzy is aimed at filling the gap in the budget segment and sustaining momentum in the competitive EV scooter

Continue reading

Radiant Opto reports strong 1H25 results amid Apple orders and global tensions

Radiant Opto-Electronics is off to a strong start in 2025, with early Apple product shipments boosting first-half earnings. But the company said the usual seasonal sales pattern is starting to blur. Radiant expects a 55:45 revenue split between the first and second halves of the year, pointing to a more balanced performance as it navigates macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical risks.

Continue reading

TSMC joins industry push to guard Taiwan’s semiconductor edge with 150,000 patents

Industries worldwide have been dealing with a surge in litigation risk from non-practicing entities (NPEs), commonly known as “patent trolls.” To help Taiwanese players defend against NPE threats, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), together with the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA), and IPIC have established the License on Transfer (LOT) Industry Alliance, with support from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), ASE Technology Holding, Powertech Technology (PTI), Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL), Vanguard International Semiconductor, Giga-Byte Technology, Arcadyan Technology, Micro-Star International (MSI), Advanced Echem Materials (AEMC), and Unimicron.

Continue reading