Taiwan Digital Affairs Minister outlines comprehensive AI strategy at AWS Summit

Promoting the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is one of Taiwan’s key priorities, according to Yennun Huang, Minister of Digital Affairs. Relevant measures include integrating large language models (LLMs) from Taiwan and abroad, opening up GPU resources for industry applications, and investing NT$10 billion in startups in the AI ecosystem park in southern Taiwan.

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Samsung unveils the ultra-thin Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim to compete with Chinese rivals

Samsung Electronics, fresh off its July 2024 launch of new foldable phones, is gearing up to introduce a sleeker, more lightweight model: the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim. Tae-moon Roh, President & Head of Samsung’s Mobile eXperience (MX) division, has directed the development of a foldable phone with the thickness of a standard smartphone, aiming to counteract the slim designs championed by Chinese competitors.

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Taiwan offshore wind industry faces delays, shifts focus to Japan and Korea

Taiwan’s offshore wind power industry, once heralded as a cornerstone of the country’s green energy transition, is now grappling with significant challenges. Policy shifts and supply chain disruptions have caused delays in several wind farm projects, prompting a strategic pivot towards overseas markets in Japan and South Korea to mitigate reliance on the domestic market.

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Taiwan machinery sector gains from global supply chain reshuffle amid US-China tensions

Observers believe that US President Joe Biden’s decision to forgo his re-election bid will undoubtedly boost Donald Trump’s chances of returning to the White House. This could likely lead to a continuation of Trump’s tough stance on China, potentially accelerating the reorganization of global supply chains and the deployment of regional production bases. Such developments may benefit Taiwan’s struggling machinery industry.

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