Geopolitical turmoil adds US$20 million to Taiwan offshore wind project costs

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), one of the world’s largest dedicated renewable energy fund managers and a major developer of offshore wind projects across Asia Pacific, says the US–Iran war has prompted governments worldwide to place greater emphasis on energy independence and supply chain resilience. Marina Hsu, CIP’s Asia Pacific managing director, adds that demand for green energy from Taiwan’s high-tech and ICT sectors continues to rise.

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DIGITIMES Chair: South Korea’s 260,000 GPU plan relies heavily on Taiwanese production, highlights need for collaboration in AI era

As global demand for AI infrastructure accelerates, the collaboration between Taiwan and South Korea—the core pillars of the global semiconductor supply chain—is critical to winning the new tech race. Colley Hwang, chairman of DIGITIMES and IC Broadcasting, said South Korea’s plan to deploy 260,000 Nvidia GPUs remains heavily reliant on Taiwan’s manufacturing capabilities.

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Apple’s cash pivot: A new CEO and strategy for the AI arms race

In a landmark shift coinciding with its second quarter of fiscal 2026 results, Apple has announced that it will no longer maintain its formal “net cash neutral” target. This financial pivot comes as the company prepares for a significant leadership transition: John Ternus, the current hardware engineering chief, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, 2026.

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