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.
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.
China display panel maker TCL profit jumps 189% on panel recovery, AI manufacturing push
Arm, Tesla chip push reshuffles supply chains, lifts AI memory demand
Samsung’s 2nm Exynos 2600 loses to Qualcomm’s 3nm on battery and thermals
Middle East conflict sends petrochemical prices soaring, straining global supply chains
The outbreak of war between the US and Iran in late February 2026 has entered its second month, sending shockwaves through global energy and petrochemical markets. Soaring crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are cascading downstream, affecting manufacturers across multiple industries.
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.