The global shift toward clean energy, driven by the need to address extreme climate events, is reshaping both the power and automotive industries. As the push for net-zero emissions gains momentum, traditional automakers are pivoting toward electric vehicles, while power grids are transitioning to low-carbon systems. Taiwan, aligning with global energy targets, has revised its goals to ensure renewable energy accounts for 15% of the country’s supply by 2025, increasing to 20% by 2026.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in chip design has become a focal point in the semiconductor industry. Leading electronic design automation (EDA) companies, including Synopsys and Cadence, have emphasized that AI tools can significantly reduce integrated circuit (IC) design time.

Plans to provide local chip design and basic training in Prague under the Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CbI) in October have reportedly been affected due to the Czech Republic’s recent change in government officials. Cheng-Wen Wu, Minister of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), stated that both parties are working to reach a solution and hope to finalize plans by the end of December.