Taiwan’s chip industry unfazed by Trump’s trade policy, says former TSMC chairman Mark Liu

On November 25, newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and raising tariffs on Chinese products by 10%. The next day, November 26, speaking at the Wen-Yuan Pan Prize ceremony, former TSMC Chairman Mark Liu downplayed the potential impact on Taiwan, stating, “Taiwan primarily produces intermediate goods, so the effect will be minimal.”

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Data center boom drives Taiwan’s tech ecosystem growth

The rapid expansion of Taiwan’s data center market, led by the top trio of US-based cloud service providers (CSPs) and several new entrants, is creating widespread opportunities across the island’s technology sector. During a seminar held on November 25, experts discussed how this expansion is generating substantial demand for hardware infrastructure, creating opportunities for Taiwanese industries in semiconductors, servers, thermal management, networking, power supplies, and storage equipment. They also noted that overseas data centers are increasingly adopting robotic arms for transportation tasks.

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AUO advances mobility solutions ahead of CES 2025

AUO made a striking impression at CES 2024 with its Micro LED automotive technology. Over the past year, the company strengthened its mobility segment through its merger with BHTC, establishing the AUO Mobility Solution Corporation (AMS), a wholly owned subsidiary. As the company prepares for CES 2025, it continues to expand its smart mobility portfolio with innovative solutions.

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India reportedly to offer US$5 billion incentive to boost electronics manufacturing

India is preparing to roll out a new set of incentives worth up to US$5 billion, aiming to encourage companies to manufacture electronic components domestically. Designed by India’s electronics ministry, this initiative targets the production of parts for various gadgets, ranging from mobile phones to laptops. This move is part of India’s broader strategy to strengthen its electronics industry and reduce dependency on Chinese imports.

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