South Korea rides the nuclear wave to boost exports and domestic energy resilience

South Korea, one of the world’s most nuclear-reliant nations, has seen nuclear power generation reach historic highs for two consecutive years. Under President Yoon Suk-yeol’s administration, the nation has leaned into nuclear energy, driven by surging global energy costs and mounting pressure to achieve carbon neutrality. This shift positions nuclear energy as a critical component of South Korea’s power mix, with plans to boost nuclear power exports and foster a skilled workforce to support the industry.

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AI and ICT power Taiwan’s patient-centered smart healthcare solutions

Taiwan’s hospitals are pioneering smart healthcare by combining medical expertise with advanced ICT. At a recent event hosted by the Smart Healthcare Industry-Academia Alliance, hospitals, including Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial, unveiled patient-centered solutions developed with Taiwan’s ICT industry, demonstrating their commitment to emphasizing the importance of the patient journey.

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Taiwan drone maker Carbon-Based turns to Asia as military contract pauses

Carbon-Based Technology recently delivered its “Albatross II” drone to Taiwan’s Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) alongside Air Asia Company Limited (AACL). However, due to budget constraints for next year that have halted production, the company’s plans for scaling up the advanced drone are temporarily on hold. Despite the setback, Carbon-Based Technology states it has readied production capacity and will now target high-demand commercial markets in Northeast and Southeast Asia.

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Photonic computing: a promising future

Photonic computing is experiencing renewed interest, driven by the growing demands of AI computations. The Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (MZI) serves as a cornerstone of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), enabling light phase modulation for parallel processing. Recent innovations, including lithium tantalate (LiTaO3) implementation and Schrödinger microcombs, are advancing the field’s efficiency. As silicon photonics technology matures, it emerges as a promising solution for AI applications.

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Micron spotlights Taiwan’s 2 core strengths in supply chain strategy – a DIGITIMES exclusive

Global tech giants are increasing their investments in Taiwan, with Micron leading as the largest foreign investor. Over its 30-year presence, Micron has invested more than NT$1 trillion (approx. US$31.2 billion) in Taiwan. As Taiwan emerges as a key AI hub, Micron is prioritizing talent acquisition and optimizing operations locally and globally to strengthen its supply chain.

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