Commentary: Nvidia GTC’s Taiwan Night event offers clues as to why Jensen Huang adores Taiwanese suppliers

Nvidia’s GTC conference hit a new high in scale this year, and CEO Jensen Huang told reporters this afternoon that he had already attended 13 events the day before. Still brimming with energy—”like a lively dragon,” as he put it—Huang capped the day by hosting Taiwan Night. The event featured 21 tables, where he wined and dined with key figures from Taiwan’s supply chain, including ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih and Foxconn Chairman Young Liu.

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ViewSonic XG275D-4K with a dual mode display is launched in the U.S.

The ViewSonic XG275D-4K was introduced at the Pepcom Digital Experience in early January. Today, the company makes a formal announcement unveiling the full specifications and pricing of this dual-mode gaming monitor. The ViewSonic XG275D-4K is built around a 27-inch 4K Fast IPS display with a 0.5 ms MPRT and a native refresh rate of 160Hz. With the press of a button, you can switch to the…

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Hyundai’s Taiwan distributor aims for record 2025 sales with 3-pronged tech strategy

Nanyang Industries, a subsidiary of Sanyang Motor and the exclusive distributor of Hyundai Motor in Taiwan, is preparing to expand its product lineup and implement a three-pronged technological strategy to reach its sales target of 24,000 units in 2025. This follows record-breaking sales and market share in 2024, according to General Manager Po-ta Hsu.

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Flexibility in ‘Nuclear-Free Homeland’ policy may pave the way for Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant’s continued operation

Amid the rising demand for electricity driven by the expansion of chipmakers, Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), has stated that the US is willing to assist Taiwan in securing reliable energy sources. Meanwhile, opposition lawmakers have officially proposed a bill to allow the nuclear power plant in Kuosheng, which is set to be decommissioned on May 17, to extend its operation for another 20 years with legal backing.

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Taiwan’s AI Basic Act drafts reveal regulatory divide

Taiwan’s AI Basic Act is nearing introduction, with lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties submitting four distinct draft versions. These drafts differ significantly, particularly regarding whether the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) or the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) should hold primary regulatory authority, complicating efforts to create a unified framework.

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