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.
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Traditional Industries Brace for U.S. Tariffs
Facing looming U.S. tariffs, Taiwan has rolled out a NT$93 billion support package to help traditional industries absorb the shock and speed up technological and market upgrades. The pressure is also prompting manufacturers to rethink production strategies and competitiveness.
Are the Marianas Becoming a Strategic Hub for Cross-Pacific Manufacturing?
As manufacturers diversify cross-Pacific supply chains, the Marianas are gaining attention as a U.S. jurisdiction offering regulatory certainty and close proximity to Asia’s production centers.
Taiwan Continues Reducing Business Exposures to China
Taiwanese companies are rapidly reducing their exposure to China as slowing growth and geopolitical risks reshape investment decisions. Even as Beijing courts firms with new incentives, most are redirecting their focus toward more stable global markets.
Weaving the Future: Taiwan’s Textile Innovators are Redefining the Fabric of Industry
Taiwan’s textile industry is reinventing itself through AI, sustainability, and design, turning traditional manufacturing into a high-value, data-driven ecosystem shaping the future of global textiles.
Engineering Circular Solutions: How PECL is Powering a Zero Waste Vision
Taiwan’s ambition to become a leader in sustainable manufacturing is being realized through landmark projects like TSMC’s Zero Waste Manufacturing Center in Tai-chung Science Park. At the core of this transformation is Pacific Engineers and Constructors Ltd. (PECL), originally established as a joint venture with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and now a wholly owned…
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.
Micron Taiwan Driving Innovation and Economic Growth for Tomorrow
Micron has been integral to Taiwan’s economy for three decades, with an investment of NT$1 trillion and a workforce of over 10,500 employees. As Taiwan’s largest manufacturing site, Micron leads in developing cutting-edge DRAM and HBM technologies essential for the future of AI applications. Committed to sustainability, the company is advancing towards a net-zero carbon goal by 2030, alongside efforts to boost STEM education and support local communities.
Bicycle Industry Grapples with Production Challenges Amid Record Growth
Demand for both conventional and electric bicycles has soared during the pandemic, drastically increasing the export orders of Taiwan’s bike manufacturers. However, severe shortages of raw materials and other disruptions to the supply chain have prevented these companies from fully benefiting from the current global cycling renaissance. Josh Chang had just started a new job…
The Rundown: Entegris Investment Expansion, Hon Hai Employee ESG, and Strong Demand for PV
A weekly snapshot of Taiwan business news stories brought to you by CommonWealth and AmCham Taiwan’s TOPICS Entegris Doubles Investment in New Kaohsiung Plant American semiconductor materials company Entegris last week announced plans to double investment in its new Kaohsiung plant. The investment will total around US$500 million over the next three years. Sales of…