When Geopolitics Takes Over Growth: The New Language of Efficiency at ASML and TSMC
When Geopolitics Takes Over Growth: The New Language of Efficiency at ASML and TSMC At the height of the semiconductor boom driven by AI, both ASML and TSMC have begun to repeatedly emphasize a single word: efficiency. This is not simply about operational fine-tuning. It reflects a deeper
How AWS Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules of the AI Server Supply Chain
How AWS Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules of the AI Server Supply Chain Since early 2025, AWS’s Trainium orders have driven a short-term boom across Taiwan’s tech supply chain. But behind the surge lies a quiet restructuring of how that supply chain works. This piece explores how AWS
From NVIDIA to the Rack: The Real AI Deployment Battle Is Just Beginning
From NVIDIA to the Rack: The Real AI Deployment Battle Is Just Beginning When we talk about artificial intelligence (AI), the spotlight usually stays on models, compute power, and chips. But the most critical phase, which is deployment, is often left out of the conversation. Getting from NVIDIA’s
When Tech Becomes Commodity: Lessons from the Decline of TFT-LCD
When Tech Becomes Commodity: Lessons from the Decline of TFT-LCD When technology stops being rare and products become interchangeable, how should companies redefine themselves? This article examines the transformation of the TFT-LCD industry through the paths taken by AUO and Innolux, offering a lens into how mid-tier tech
How Tariffs Reshaped Asia’s Supply Chains: Taiwan’s Emerging Role
How Tariffs Reshaped Asia’s Supply Chains: Taiwan’s Emerging Role The U.S.-China trade tensions may have sparked the conversation, but a deeper shift is underway in Asia’s supply chains. Driven by geopolitical risks, rising costs, and the need for greater resilience, companies are rethinking where and how they produce.
Who Sends the First Supply Chain Signals under Trump Tariffs?
Who Sends the First Supply Chain Signals under Trump Tariffs? As renewed tariff uncertainty under the Trump administration clouds global trade, tech supply chains are entering another period of volatility. This article suggests that instead of relying solely on forecasts from major players like TSMC, we should pay
Optical Actuators: The Overlooked Risk Node in a Geopolitically Fragile Supply Chain
Optical Actuators: The Overlooked Risk Node in a Geopolitically Fragile Supply Chain As global tech competition intensifies and rare earth elements become increasingly strategic, a quiet yet critical vulnerability is emerging within the imaging module supply chain: optical actuators. Although these components account for only 15–20% of camera
Tariffs Are Just the Beginning: How the U.S. Is Reshaping the Global Tech Industry Order
Tariffs Are Just the Beginning: How the U.S. Is Reshaping the Global Tech Industry Order In 2025, the United States is no longer acting as a global market stabilizer. It is stepping into the role of a geopolitical architect, reshaping the global tech industry through aggressive tariffs and
Trump’s Tariff Revival: Can Taiwan’s ICT Industry Withstand the Supply Chain Reset?
Trump’s Tariff Revival: Can Taiwan’s ICT Industry Withstand the Supply Chain Reset? In 2025, President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 32% tariff on Taiwanese exports sent shockwaves through the global supply chain. Although Taiwan remains one of the most trusted manufacturing partners for U.S. tech brands, its heavy
NVIDIA’s Leadership in AI: Key Insights from Jensen Huang’s GTC Keynote
NVIDIA’s Leadership in AI: Key Insights from Jensen Huang’s GTC Keynote We’ve explored the evolution of AI, NVIDIA’s strategic positioning, and its impact at each stage. The breakthrough of the GeForce 5090 will drive the shift from Perceptual AI to Generative AI. Next, Agentic AI will evolve into