Taiwan’s drone industry draws strong interest abroad

The Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) will announce in May its latest results in cultivating new opportunities for Taiwan’s drone industry, according to alliance leader Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC). After more than six months of continuous effort overseas, industry insiders note that international drone makers have now gained insight into the advantages of Taiwan’s supply chain, with particular interest surrounding two key technologies.

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US tech stays bullish on AI ROI as edge AI nears breakout

Bank of America’s (BofA) Global Research division recently hosted an AI forum, spotlighting two major investor concerns: AI return on investment (ROI) and the impact of US tariffs. While Apple has postponed the launch of Apple Intelligence, analysts said the delay reflects a deliberate focus on user experience, which continues to support optimism around edge AI development.

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Apple seeks Vietnam support in talent pool and operations expansion

A US-ASEAN Business Council delegation, including Apple, Abbott, and Boeing, recently visited Vietnam to strengthen cooperation and explore new business opportunities. During the visit, Apple sought the Vietnamese government’s assistance in recruiting top engineering talent and announced plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to enhance local operations and foster innovation among Vietnamese students, reports The Investor.

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Taiwan’s silicon crucible: Chris Miller dissects how Trump’s tariff blitz reshapes US-China chip war dynamics

In the shadow of broader trade tensions, tariffs on Chinese goods have quietly doubled during the first two months of Donald Trump’s second term—a significant economic shift that has gone largely unnoticed. Renowned “Chip War” author Chris Miller brought this trend to light during a recent forum hosted by Taiwan’s think tank DSET in Taipei. “This has happened at a time when Trump has been imposing tariffs on other countries, so we barely even noticed,” the economic historian explained.

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Chung-Hsin Electric follows chip supply chain to US, eyes production capacity increase by 20%

Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing (CHEM) CEO and President, Hui-Chuan Kuo, announced that the company secured a new order worth NT$3.5 billion (approx. US$110 million) in March 2025, bringing its current orders to NT$39.3 billion. The company’s production capacity is set to increase by 20% by 2025, with priority given to GIS products for Japan. Additionally, CHEM plans to establish manufacturing facilities in the US alongside major semiconductor foundries.

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