Renesas reports significant profit decline and warns of potential inventory risks with Nexperia dispute

Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics has disclosed a challenging beginning to 2025, revealing a decline in revenue and a sharp drop in profitability for the first nine months of the year. The company expressed concerns that the ongoing Nexperia dispute may cause customers to stockpile excess semiconductor inventories, potentially disrupting market stability in early 2026.

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Taiwan’s hydrogen truck debut marks progress; points to policy hurdles still ahead

After a lengthy regulatory review, Linde LienHwa Group has officially introduced Taiwan’s first hydrogen-powered truck, marking a significant step toward hydrogen mobility on the island. Yet despite advances in technology and vehicle manufacturing readiness, the industry continues to struggle with an incomplete policy and testing framework. Taiwan’s hydrogen sector, insiders say, stands at a crossroads: strong on technology and vehicles, but weak on regulation, infrastructure, and market incentives.

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Taiwan approves funding for local IC design houses to advance AI and chip innovation

As Taiwan seeks to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor race, the government is shifting its focus toward homegrown innovation. Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has approved NT$3 billion (US$97.69 million) in funding for five semiconductor research and development projects involving six domestic companies, with the government providing NT$840 million in subsidies. The initiative, targeting an estimated industrial output value of NT$98.1 billion, represents a strategic pivot toward supporting local IC design houses rather than foreign chipmakers, particularly in cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

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