South Korea said it will seek negotiations with the US after Washington imposed a 25% tariff on selected semiconductor products, a move that has placed the country’s leading chipmakers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, on heightened alert over potential knock-on effects.

The opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this year offered a revealing portrait of an industry caught at the intersection of political crosscurrents and technological transition—and increasingly at risk of losing its strategic focus. The concern, executives say, is no longer confined to fluctuations in production or sales, but points to something more fundamental: a strategic retreat that could undermine America’s industrial sovereignty and long-term competitiveness.

Taiwan’s comprehensive industrial supply chain, ICT talent pool, and competitive land and utility costs have attracted global tech giants like Microsoft and Google to establish data centers locally. However, the island’s limited space and dense population pose challenges for power infrastructure development, and the growing concentration of data centers has raised concerns about electricity supply constraints and potential impacts on residential users.

BenQ has expanded its specialised Programming Monitor Series with the launch of the BenQ RD280UG, a 28‑inch 4K+ display engineered to elevate clarity, focus, and long-term comfort for software developers. At the core of the RD280UG is a Nano Matte Panel designed to eliminate glare and reflections – common sources of visual fatigue for programmers working long hours. The display introduces several…