08
Nov
Discussions regarding Nexperia’s fate have stalled for over a month, and China and the Netherlands remain at odds. The Hague is plagued with political paralysis, where a caretaker cabinet is too weak to navigate a dispute with global supply chain stakes.
08
Nov
Anthropic bans Chinese-controlled entities from accessing Claude models
US AI startup Anthropic has enforced a new policy prohibiting Chinese-controlled entities from using its Claude series models, prompting ByteDance’s Singapore-based IDE platform Trae to immediately remove Claude from its offerings. The move has attracted significant attention from global developer communities.
08
Nov
Taiwan poised to capitalize on D2D satellite networks
As 3GPP integrates Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) into global standards, the long-standing walls of incompatible satellite systems are finally coming down. Leo Chien, chairman of Ubiqconn Technology, stated that that this transformation could create critical opportunities for Taiwanese companies familiar with terrestrial devices, especially in the emerging Direct-to-Device (D2D) sector.
08
Nov
VIS turns corner after price war, gears up for PMIC-driven growth in 2026
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) anticipates a mild slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2025 as seasonal demand eases and supply chain partners carry out year-end inventory checks.
07
Nov
Nvidia faces Washington heat over alleged Huawei ties
US lawmakers are ramping up scrutiny of China’s AI and semiconductor sectors, tightening oversight from corporate ties to capital flows to reinforce Washington’s edge in the global AI competition.
07
Nov
China temporarily halts export controls on rare earths, graphite, and other strategic materials
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs announced on November 7 that they will suspend the implementation of several export control measures that were introduced in October, particularly regarding rare earth.
07
Nov
CHT launches NT$1 billion cultural fund to boost Taiwan film and TV industry
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) is expanding its footprint in the film and television sector by establishing an NT$1 billion (approx. US$32.3 million) cultural and creative fund, with operations set to begin by the end of 2025.
07
Nov
Taiwan’s iRent and WeMo join forces to build the nation’s largest shared mobility platform
Taiwan’s leading shared mobility provider, iRent, announced a major partnership with WeMo, bringing WeMo’s fleet of 10,000 shared electric scooters onto the iRent app starting today.
07
Nov
TPK beats 3Q25 profit forecast on surging E-reader demand
Touch panel maker TPK Holding posted stronger-than-expected earnings for the third quarter of 2025, driven by a better product mix and rising e-reader demand.
07
Nov
Elon Musk maps out Tesla’s semiconductor leap, ponders alliance with Intel
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company is considering building a large semiconductor fabrication plant to meet rising demand for AI and robotics chips, while keeping open the possibility of cooperation with Intel, a move that could redefine Tesla’s chip strategy and the broader US semiconductor landscape.