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Wistron's Nvidia-Only Texas Plant Is Really About Winning Engineering Talent
Wistron's new Texas AI factory is about more than building Nvidia servers—it signals a broader strategy to move closer to the heart of the AI ecosystem. But can its U.S. expansion help transform Wistron into a higher-margin technology company?
Why Taiwan Has Yet to Face Power Shortages Amid the AI Boom
Taiwan's phase-out of nuclear power in 2025 combined with rising electricity demand due to AI prompted warnings of potential electricity shortages, but those concerns have not materialized. Why has the country's power supply held up?
Japan Earthquake Hits Kyushu; TSMC's JASM Fab Resumes Operations After Safety Checks
July 29, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Japan Earthquake Hits Kyushu; TSMC's JASM Fab Resumes Operations After Safety Checks, AMD Down 8%, Nvidia Nearly 5% as China Chip Breakthrough Report Sparks Tech Sell-Off, and UN Says Human Trafficking Into Asian Scam Centres Is Surging.
Nvidia, OpenAI Explore US$250 Billion AI Infrastructure Financing
July 28, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Nvidia, OpenAI Explore US$250 Billion AI Infrastructure Financing, Amazon Targets Starlink with 5,105-Satellite Mobile Network, and Volkswagen Weighs Chinese Partnership for Spain Battery Plant.
Why Is Taiwan's Deep-Tech Cluster Taking Root in Boston?
Taiwanese entrepreneurs are building a deep-tech foothold in Boston, using its world-class research ecosystem to advance AI-driven drug discovery, industrial AI, and low-carbon materials. By combining Boston’s scientific talent with Taiwan’s R&D and supply chains, could these ventures create the next generation of globally competitive Taiwanese companies?
How China's DRAM Maker CXMT Caught Up With Micron Without EUV
Once overlooked as a little-known Hefei startup, China's CXMT has emerged as the country's leading DRAM maker and a key player in its AI ambitions. As the company prepares for a record-breaking IPO, one question stands out: how did it narrow the technology gap with Micron without access to EUV?
Taiwan’s Resilience Procurement Is Measuring the Wrong Output
Han Kuang will test communications under stress. Taiwan’s next procurement reform should make decision continuity, not hardware delivery, a contractual requirement.
US Hardens AI Stance on China as Anthropic Calls for Extending Lead
July 27, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: US Hardens AI Stance on China as Anthropic Calls for Extending Lead, Memory Frenzy Primes China Champion CXMT for Historic Debut, and Wildfires in France and Spain Claim Lives, Forcing 250,000 People To Flee.
Japan Ready To Take Decisive Currency Action as Yen Hits 40-Year Low
July 24, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Japan Ready To Take Decisive Currency Action as Yen Hits 40-Year Low, EU Imposes New Round of Sanctions Against Russia, and Trump Pushes Big Tech To Cover AI Data Center Energy Costs.
Record 18 Nations Flock to Taiwan for SEMICON. What Are They Really After?
AI's trillion-dollar investment boom is drawing the world closer to Taiwan. With a record 18 national pavilions set to join SEMICON Taiwan 2026, countries are showcasing technologies critical to the next generation of chips—but what are they really hoping to gain?
Wistron Opens First US AI Server Plant in Texas
July 23, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Wistron Opens First US AI Server Plant in Texas, Rubio to Meet Chinese Counterpart in Manila, US Official Says, OpenAI Plans to Spend Over $30 Billion on Georgia Data Center, and US Threatens Sanctions Against Chinese AI Models Over IP Theft.
Ecolab Bolsters Semiconductor Industry: Competitiveness with Water Resource Management
As the global AI boom accelerates, the semiconductor industry is playing a key role—and water resources are a critical factor. As high-performance computing, smart applications, and generative AI continue to advance, the ability of chip manufacturers to maximize water recycling has become a core element of sustainable competitiveness.