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Under the neon glow of CES 2026, the global auto industry appeared to be undergoing a quiet but consequential shift. The focus was no longer confined to vehicle electronics or electrification. Instead, it had expanded into a neighboring — and potentially transformative — domain: artificial-intelligence-driven robotics....

South Korea's push to build sovereign artificial intelligence foundation models is facing heightened scrutiny as several domestic contenders in a government-backed selection process are accused of relying on Chinese technologies, raising questions about how independence should be defined in national AI development....

Genomics BioSci & Tech (Genomics) reported consolidated revenue of NT$112 million (US$3.54 million) in December 2025, setting a new single-month record with an 86.11% increase from November and 81.52% growth year-over-year. This strong finish contributed to full-year consolidated revenue of NT$708 million, a historic high and a 36.86% increase from 2024....

Tatung Co. has identified 2026 as a pivotal year to advance its transformation efforts, focusing on power, energy, and technology sectors following recent board elections and management restructuring. The company's power business and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) are driving growth, supported by strong export orders and increased production....

Hermes Testing Solutions Inc. (HTSI), a provider of semiconductor wafer testing solutions, said demand for flexible and highly customized testing equipment is increasing as advanced process nodes continue to shrink and packaging architectures become more complex....

Smart glasses, which dominated the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, saw a notable decline in visibility at CES 2026, suggesting a potential shift in market dynamics or industry focus. As the wearable technology sector evolves, questions arise about whether the demand for smart glasses is cooling or entering a new phase of development....

At first glance, CES 2026 looked like another celebration of the software-defined vehicle (SDV). Chip makers, operating system providers, and over-the-air (OTA) update platforms all promised "lifetime upgrades" as their most compelling pitch....

U-Best Innovative, a subsidiary of Sun Yad Group, announced the development of a water-based resin developed in collaboration with major domestic manufacturers of automotive interior materials. The company is also expanding partnerships with local firms to enter sectors including electronics, medical devices, green energy, optical films, and flexible HC materials....

Surging artificial intelligence (AI) workloads have triggered a global shortage of HBM, tightening DRAM and NAND supply and pushing prices sharply higher. US PC maker HP is now evaluating memory procurement from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to relieve mounting supply pressure....

Trusval Technology reported record-high revenues for December, the fourth quarter, and full-year 2025. December 2025 revenue reached NT$560 million (US$17.75 million), down 12% from November but up 82% year over year. Cumulative revenue for the fourth quarter totaled NT$1.68 billion, up 1% compared with the third quarter and 59% year over year. Full-year 2025 revenue surpassed NT$6.34 billion, marking a 75% year-over-year increase....

As the global generative AI race enters a more competitive phase, the direction of China's large-model development is no longer shaped by a single company. Instead, it is increasingly influenced by a small group of figures with strong research credentials, engineering expertise, and industry clout....

Over the past year, US policy toward Chinese-made drones has shifted repeatedly, reflecting differing approaches across government agencies. Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Department of Commerce have each advanced restrictions at varying levels, citing concerns that include national security, cybersecurity risks, and supply chain resilience....

TSMC announced plans in 2020 to establish an advanced wafer fab in the US, marking a major shift toward significant US investments. Initially seen as a political necessity, TSMC's US expansion has evolved over five years into a long-term commitment exceeding US$165 billion, supporting American manufacturing ambitions....

Luxshare Precision Industry said it has moved to terminate an agreement to buy an India-based business asset package from Wingtech Technology after the transfer was blocked by legal restrictions, including seizures and freezes, escalating a cross-border dispute that both sides have now taken to arbitration in Singapore....

The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has shifted its license review policy for exports of certain advanced computing chips to China and Macau from a "presumption of denial" to a case-by-case review, provided exporters meet new certification and testing requirements....

An internal structural photo of Nvidia's Quantum-X Photonics silicon photonics (SiPh) switch revealed that its solid-state drive (SSD) controller chip was branded with the iconic Realtek crab logo. Although it usually keeps a low profile and does not comment on specific partners, this is an indication that Realtek has officially entered the market. Taiwanese IC design companies are expanding into the cloud AI domain through memory-related technologies, driving upgrades throughout the industry....

Microsoft's AI for Good Lab has revealed that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's free, open-source generative model is rapidly gaining adoption in developing countries, contributing to a notable rise in global AI usage while prompting geopolitical and information security concerns....

Darfon is actively expanding into the energy and high-end niche application markets. Its subsidiary focused on new energy solutions, Darfon Energy Tech, announced on January 12, 2026, that its board approved a cash acquisition of up to NT$540 million (approx. US$17.1 million) for 100% equity in Hitron. This move reportedly aims to integrate both companies' power supply technology strengths and further expand their footprint in edge AI, industrial control, and medical application markets....

Motorola delivered strong smartphone sales in North America and Latin America in 2025, and looks to sustain momentum in 2026 by leveraging product innovation, AI integration, and cross-industry alliances. The company also plans to intensify operations across the Americas and Asia-Pacific markets....

Ping Ho Environmental Technology said it will move beyond its core wastewater treatment business and invest in recycling waste sulfuric acid from the semiconductor industry into raw materials for green building products. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2026. The company will also continue to cautiously evaluate new development or partnership opportunities in recycling and reuse to expand its circular economy business....