The Growing Taiwan-Philippines Connection
As Taiwanese investment in the Philippines accelerates, ties are deepening across trade, labor, and technology. Increasingly shaped by geopolitics, the relationship is taking on a more strategic character.
The Business Case for Recycling Rare Earths and Critical Minerals Strengthens
As geopolitical pressure tightens around rare earths and critical minerals, Taiwan is turning to recycling as a strategic lever. From battery waste to industrial scrap, local innovators are transforming discarded materials into high-purity inputs, reframing circularity as both an economic necessity and a pillar of supply chain resilience.
Navigating the 5G to 6G Evolution
As global 6G research accelerates, Taiwan is positioning itself at the center of next-generation network development — combining strengths in semiconductors, satellites, and software to bridge terrestrial and non-terrestrial systems while navigating geopolitical and commercial challenges.
From Handsets to Horsepower: Taiwan’s Automotive Migration
Taiwan’s ICT prowess is steering a new course into automotive electronics, with companies like Carota and oToBrite leading innovations in over-the-air updates, smart cockpits, and autonomous vehicle tech. Backed by a complete semiconductor ecosystem and rising global demand for intelligent, connected cars, the sector is set to more than double in value by 2028.
Bullish Views on Taiwan’s Telecom Sector
Taiwan’s telecom sector is gaining momentum as AI and cloud service demand fuel data center expansion and foreign investment. With strategic infrastructure upgrades and market consolidation, the industry is entering a new phase of value-driven growth and regional competitiveness.
Rushing to Localize the Drone Supply Chain
Amid geopolitical concerns, Taiwan is striving to build up its drone manufacturing capability for both military and commercial applications. Nearly two decades back, a Taipei-based real estate developer pursued the risky idea of investing in a startup company for the development of drones. The company, Taiwan UAV, notes that it became the first indigenous manufacturer…
Taiwan’s Chip Industry Eyes Europe
In a significant move to strengthen its global presence, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has commenced construction of its first European semiconductor plant in Dresden, Germany. The facility, part of a joint venture with major European companies, will involve a €10 billion investment and is expected to significantly boost Europe’s semiconductor production capacity by 2027. This expansion is part of a broader trend, with other Taiwanese firms also increasing their investments in Europe amid growing demand for local semiconductor production.
Tailwinds Pick Up for Taiwan’s Packaging Sector
Taiwan’s packaging sector is thriving due to innovations in automation and sustainable technologies, with the global market for packaging and machinery on the rise. Taiwanese companies are leading advancements in flexible packaging, efficient production systems, and eco-friendly solutions, responding to increasing demand for sustainability and improved operational efficiency.
Taiwan Enters Age of Private 5G Networks
The 5G sector is anticipating a revolutionary “iPhone moment” as new technology helps companies in a range of fields pay less, earn more, and become more autonomous. Until mid-2023, many Taiwanese manufacturers were frustrated by the trend of customers placing small-batch orders. For one Tainan-based cable factory, for example, each new order required a total…
Coping With Carbon Controls
Taiwan’s metals, plastics, and chemicals manufacturers will need to adapt to new international policy measures to secure price competitiveness in key export markets. When the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) comes into full force in three years, it will have a heavy impact on the cost structure for many exporters to the EU. …