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Dec
Shawn Yen, senior vice president of the Consumer Group at Asus, said the most compelling value of AI PCs will emerge from seamless collaboration across devices, although the pace of adoption remains constrained by limited hardware availability. He shared his views in a recent interview with DIGITIMES.
07
Dec
Taiwan poised to benefit as Japan and Korea shift capacitor output to premium markets
Japanese and Korean passive-component makers are diverting more capacity to high-end capacitors used in AI servers, tightening supply in mainstream electronics, and creating new openings for Taiwanese suppliers. The pivot reflects how booming AI server demand is reshaping global component production.
07
Dec
Taiwan’s major emitters race to cut carbon costs ahead of 2026 fee launch
Taiwan’s carbon fee system will officially launch in 2026, requiring companies with annual emissions exceeding 25,000 tonnes to start paying fees based on 2025 emission data. Regulatory details are nearly finalized, with only the “high carbon leakage risk” business review criteria still pending and expected by year-end.
07
Dec
Philips 27M2N5500XD and AOC AGON Pro AGP277QK go official with up to 1000Hz refresh rate
07
Dec
China’s expanding AI talent pool key to global tech rivalry with US
The next stage in the artificial intelligence (AI) competition between China and the US will depend primarily on each country’s ability to cultivate, attract, and retain top-tier talent rather than on a full technological separation. Despite geopolitical tensions and tighter immigration rules, both nations remain closely interconnected through the flow of skilled professionals and collaborations in AI research and development.
07
Dec
Huawei patent reveals DUV method to replicate 2nm-class chipmaking without EUV
A newly released filing from China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) shows Huawei submitted a patent in June 2022 outlining a method to achieve 2nm-class metal line patterning using only deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography — potentially bypassing US export restrictions on advanced tools. The South China Morning Post reports the technique can create metal pitches under 21nm, a requirement typically met only with ASML’s top-tier extreme ultraviolet (EUV) exposure systems, which remain off-limits to Huawei.
07
Dec
Alibaba Cloud accelerates on AI; Huawei Cloud enters a pivotal leadership transition
Alibaba and Google have converged on a common view as the US tech giant re-engages in AI: a full-stack strategy is now the price of entry for large-model competition. Both stand among the few “super players” spanning AI chips, cloud infrastructure, foundation models, and large-scale applications.
07
Dec
Taiwan taps tech strengths to accelerate smart healthcare push
Taiwan’s smart-healthcare sector is gaining momentum, powered by decades of accumulated expertise in electronics and information and communications technology (ICT). Now, in an effort to accelerate the industry’s upgrade and foster cross-sector collaboration, the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) is launching a strategic partnership with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Their aim: start from real-world clinical and industry needs, link up technology developers, hospitals, and supply-chain players, and build a scalable model for deploying smart-medical solutions.
07
Dec
CarUX finalizes Pioneer acquisition, eyes growth in smart mobility
CarUX, a subsidiary of Innolux, completed its acquisition of Japan’s Pioneer and formalized the deal at a joint press conference in Tokyo on December 4, 2025. The companies stated that the integration will accelerate the development of next-generation smart mobility systems and enhance their ability to supply in-vehicle technologies to global automakers.
07
Dec
Southern Taiwan Science Park develops as Taiwan’s leading biomedical hub
The 2025 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan opened on December 4, featuring a Science Park Pavilion established jointly by the management bureaus of the Hsinchu, Central Taiwan, and Southern Taiwan Science Parks under the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). The pavilion centers on smart healthcare, precision medicine, and healthcare for all ages, showcasing the science parks’ cross-sector efforts linking industry, government, academic research, and medicine, as well as their achievements in precision healthcare.