Memory chip shortages and soaring prices could constrain shipments of consumer electronics in 2026, including smartphones, PCs, notebooks, and TVs, while Netronix, the world’s largest e-reader original design manufacturer (ODM), expects e-reader shipments to hold steady or grow 5–10% if market impacts remain manageable. Hsin-yung Lu, Netronix president, cautioned that significant retail price increases might dampen consumer demand.

The trajectory of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) into the 2030s is being shaped by a new generation of leadership. At the center of that shift is the board-approved promotion of Dr. Y.L. Wang (???^??).

Global investment in the space industry climbed to US$12.4 billion in 2025, surpassing the previous peak of US$10.9 billion set in 2021, according to industry estimates. Seeking to capture a greater share of that growth, Taiwan’s national space agency has announced the creation of the island’s first space-focused startup accelerator, aimed at lowering barriers to entry and strengthening its position in the global supply chain.

As geopolitical dynamics shift, Singapore has emerged as a focal point for Taiwanese and international investment, underpinned by its stable financial system and neutral political stance. The city-state offers distinct advantages for established companies, startups, and mobile talent, though it maintains rigorous standards for entry and operation.