China’s AI chip demand drives advanced foundry growth amid geopolitical split

Under a push to localize capacity, China’s leading domestic foundries are well-positioned to leverage their home market and policy advantages to replicate TSMC’s growth trajectory. This momentum is fueled by a virtuous cycle of massive orders supporting substantial R&D and capital expenditure, which is accelerating domestic substitution toward advanced process nodes.

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Taiwan scientists rethink lithium-ion batteries, eye high-power EV applications

In a breakthrough that could redefine electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, a research team led by Professor Yu-Sheng Su at the International College of Semiconductor Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), has developed a lithium-titanate (LTO) battery design that increases capacity by 167% while offering greater safety than conventional automotive lithium-ion batteries.

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China GPU maker Biren triples revenue on AI data center demand

Biren Technology reported 2025 revenue of CNY1.04 billion (approx. US$150.47 million), up 207.2% year-over-year, supported by demand from domestic data centers and AI enterprise customers. Gross margin rose to 53.8%, up 0.63pp. The company’s BR10X general-purpose GPU remained the main revenue contributor, while its next-generation BR20X is set for launch in 2026.

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Samsung’s 2nm Exynos 2600 loses to Qualcomm’s 3nm on battery and thermals

Samsung’s Exynos 2600 application processor (AP), built on the company’s 2nm process, lags in battery endurance behind Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — a 3nm chip — by about 30%, according to a recent test. This gap has had a tangible impact on Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 series, with battery life varying significantly across regions depending on which AP the device uses.

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Hiwin and other manufacturers bring high-load robotics hardware to Computex 2026

As global interest in robotics surges, Taiwan’s technology trade shows are increasingly spotlighting the field. Beyond its longstanding presence at the Taipei International Automation Show, the 2026 Computex will feature an expanded “AI Robotics Zone,” highlighting not only electronics companies vying for the lucrative “robot brain” market but also attracting precision machinery firms that have historically played a smaller role.

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Samsung and Xiaomi bring new phones to Taiwan with AI features and hardware upgrades

Smartphone makers continue to roll out new models, as Xiaomi announced on March 31, 2026, that it will launch the POCO X8 Pro and POCO M8 5G series in Taiwan. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics also unveiled two new Galaxy A series models — the A57 5G and A37 5G — marking the first time that an A series phone supporting e-SIM has been introduced in Taiwan.

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Taipei begins preparations for 2029 ITS World Congress with focus on AI traffic and smart city governance

Taipei has officially secured hosting rights for the 2029 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress, with ITS Taiwan officially opening on March 30 its project management office (PMO) for the event, under guidance from Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) and the Taipei City Government.

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