Taiwan’s green energy growth exceeds expectations, boosting industrial resilience

The 2025 Energy Taiwan and Net-Zero Taiwan trade show will be held starting October 29, featuring more than 450 companies from home and abroad, including exhibitors from the UK, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands, showcasing the latest wind power technologies. Given that Taiwan produces 90% of the world’s advanced semiconductors, energy autonomy is crucial for supply chain resilience.

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Pegatron pours NT$700 million into Kaohsiung expansion

Pegatron has launched a digital transformation training base in Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area, with the intention of creating a manufacturing and technology talent pipeline in southern Taiwan. At the opening ceremony on October 28, 2025, Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung stated that Kaohsiung is becoming increasingly important in Taiwanese firms’ southern expansion and that there is the possibility of Pegatron expanding with a second phase of investment.

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WPG launches smart warehousing to strengthen semiconductor supply chain services

In response to the surge in AI- and HPC-driven market demand, WPG Holdings’ board of directors has approved an adjustment to its investment structure to further advance its semiconductor supply chain strategy. WPG will implement a professional division of labor within the group and enhance the operational efficiency and market share of its Logistics as a Service (LaaS) business.

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Taiwan semiconductor industry demands govt action over imminent energy crisis

Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is sounding the alarm. The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) has issued a rare public warning about critical power shortages that threaten the island’s chip manufacturing dominance. The message is clear: without immediate action, Taiwan risks losing its competitive edge in the global semiconductor race.

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Apple and Tesla orders fuel Samsung’s recovery

Apple’s mobile DRAM orders are expected to increase significantly in 2026, and the South Korean industry predicts that Samsung Electronics will be the largest beneficiary. News 1 referenced KB Securities, stating that mobile DRAM prices exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising more than 20% quarter-over-quarter. To optimize AI functions, Apple plans to expand the 12GB capacity previously limited to iPhone Pro and Pro Max high-end models to standard models starting with the second half of 2026’s iPhone 18 series.

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Unified packaging standards seen as key to meeting AI and automotive demands

Taiwan’s printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers and outsourcing semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers are positioned for significant growth driven by artificial intelligence (AI), 5G/6G communications, and automotive electronics. However, they face challenges, including supply chain vulnerabilities, talent shortages, and a lack of unified packaging standards. Devan Iyer, CSO for Advanced Electronic Packaging at the Global Electronics Association, outlined these issues and opportunities in an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES.

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