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Taiwan takes fourth place in Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology’s Apollo IX Plus was among 34 solar-powered cars that raced 3,000km across the rugged Australian Outback Futuristic solar-powered cars have finished racing 3,000 kilometers across the...

DBS Taiwan posts record NT$4.4 billion profit in 1H
Despite global geopolitical uncertainties and macroeconomic volatility, DBS Bank Taiwan (星展台灣) yesterday reported that its first-half revenue rose 10 percent year-on-year to a record NT$16.5 billion (US$537.8 million), while net profit surged 65...

Web3 Companies Develop Devices to Add Blockchain to Consumers’ Daily Lives
Web3 companies are reportedly developing devices in an effort to add blockchain features to consumers’ daily lives. The latest example comes from Gaia Labs, which said Tuesday (Sept. 2) that it is developing an artificial intelligence (AI)...

CEBA Announces New Webinar Series to Support Clean Energy Procurement
Educational programming aims to decarbonize supply chains in Asia-Pacific WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) is launching the Regional Spotlight Series, starting September 17. This new webinar...

Seaway7 Awarded Offshore Wind Farm Cable Installation Contract in Taiwan
Renewables Posted On Sep 02, 2025 Subsea7 has announced the award to Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, of a substantial1 contract by Synera Renewable Energy (SRE), for the transport and installation of inter-array cables for the Formosa 4 Wind...

Taiwan Semiconductor Faces New Export Curbs As US Revokes Nanjing Authorization
The U.S. has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s TSM authorization to freely ship critical equipment to its Nanjing, China, facility. American officials informed the contract chipmaker that they will end Nanjing’s Validated End User...

Preston Dunn part of Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange

Industry group urges power hike freeze
The Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI, 全國工業總會) yesterday urged the government to halt electricity rate hikes slated for next month, saying local businesses are already under strain from steep US tariffs and exchange rate volatility....

Semicon India 2025: Industry leaders hail India's growing semiconductor ecosystem
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being presented a memento by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta looks on, during the inauguration of Semicon India 2025 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, Tuesday, September 02,...

Semicon India 2025: India on track to become global semiconductor hub, say Industry leaders
At the Semicon India 2025 event in New Delhi, industry leaders hailed India's growing semiconductor ecosystem, citing strong government support, rising local demand, and international collaborations as key drivers. The event also saw 12 MoUs...

Global automotive industry shifts gears: Spotlight on four crucial focus areas
I recently had the pleasure of attending and presenting at the annual JSAE congress –hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers Japan. As an organisation, APC has been hosting the UK Pavilion at JSAE for the past 12 years, and it has always...
Rigging the Game: PRC Oil Structures Encroach on Taiwan’s Pratas Island
Executive Summary: Beijing’s relentless pressure on Taiwan now includes oil rigs: twelve permanent or semi-permanent structures and dozens of associated ships. The structures, which are owned by state-owned firm CNOOC, include seven rig...

Gaming a Taiwan-Korea Dual Contingency: Falkland Lessons for the US-Japan-ROK Alliance
When Argentine forces seized the Falkland Islands in April 1982, Britain confronted a dilemma that seemed almost insurmountable. The islands lay thousands of miles from Europe, far outside NATO’s geographic remit, and no treaty obliged other...

Taiwan should seek to leverage PLA satnav system to counter drone threat: Expert
Taipei, Sept. 2 (CNA) Taiwan's information and electronic warfare units would play a pivotal role in drone warfare, and they should develop the capability to access the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, a retired...

Electronic warfare crucial to modern combat and defending Taiwan: expert
Electromagnetic warfare is crucial to modern combat and foundational to Taiwan’s ability to defend itself, a retired top general told a conference in Taipei yesterday about the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Dominating the radio spectrum...

Design Firm Blends New Tourist Infrastructure into the Very Rock of this Famous Taiwan Geopark
The approach to Nature Rocks – credit, MVRDC © A Dutch architecture and design firm has renovated the infrastructure in a famous geopark, converting the bland and grating modernity into a nature-inspired welcome mat. Jialeshui is a well-known...

L.A. Port’s Energy Project to Open
Next week, a new energy source is set to debut at the Port of Los Angeles: the nation’s first wave energy generation plant. Israeli wave energy generation company Eco Wave Power Global, backed by London-based oil giant Shell plc’s marine renewable...

Texas becomes US investment magnet for Taiwan tech companies
Business trends GlobalWafers, Wistron among manufacturers eyeing AI demand and cheap electricity The Texas city of Dallas in August hosted Taiwan Expo USA, organized by the Taiwan External Development Trade Council. (TAITRA) HIDEAKI RYUGEN...

Taiwan's CTCI Wins EPC Contract for CPC LNG Terminal
Taiwan-based engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company CTCI said it was awarded a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal-related EPC contract to support state-owned oil company CPC Corporation in building a regasification...

Assessing NVIDIA's Performance Against Competitors In Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry
In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA NVDA in...