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Taiwan Launches AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center; Vice President Hsiao Highlights AI Localization
May. 20 2026
Taiwan Launches AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center; Vice President Hsiao Highlights AI Localization
Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao attended the inauguration of the "AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center" (ARIDC) in Tainan on May 19, describing the launch as a major milestone in Taiwan's 10 AI Initiatives Promotion Plan (臺灣 AI 新十大建設). Hsiao said the Executive Yuan has approved the "Smart Robotics Industry Development Plan", integrated with the "Greater Southern New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan," (大南方新矽谷方案) aimed at strengthening Taiwan's capabilities in intelligent system integration and advancing the country from a global hardware manufacturing hub to a key exporter of smart solutions.
Taipower Holds Presidential Handover with Tien-Ho Kuo Assumes Office
May. 18 2026
Taipower Holds Presidential Handover with Tien-Ho Kuo Assumes Office
Taipower held its general manager handover ceremony on the 11th, at Taipower headquarters. Outgoing General Manager Yao-Ting Wang formally stepped down, with former Deputy General Manager Tien-Ho Kuo assuming the position. The ceremony was witnessed by Taipower directors and executives, and supervised by Chien-Hsin Lai, Administrative Deputy Minister of the MOEA.
OMNI Features｜U.S. Oil Blockade Deepens Cuba's Energy Crisis as China-Funded Solar Expansion Accelerates
May. 15 2026
OMNI Features｜U.S. Oil Blockade Deepens Cuba's Energy Crisis as China-Funded Solar Expansion Accelerates
Cuba has accelerated an aggressive push into renewable energy, largely driven by Chinese investment and equipment exports. According to energy think tank Ember, Cuban imports of Chinese solar panels and battery systems surged more than 1,800% between 2020 and 2025. China exported only around US$3 million worth of solar panels to Cuba in 2023, but that figure climbed sharply to US$117 million by 2025, underscoring the rapid pace of deployment despite the country's economic distress.
Catenation International's Patented Liquid Distributor Raises CO₂ Capture Efficiency Above 90%
May. 15 2026
Catenation International's Patented Liquid Distributor Raises CO₂ Capture Efficiency Above 90%
Catenation International Co., Ltd., an engineering company based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has achieved a significant advancement in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology through its patented liquid distributor for carbon dioxide absorber towers. By optimizing the tower's internal components, the technology increases carbon capture efficiency from the conventional 60–70% range to more than 90%.
HDRE Marks 10th Anniversary by Targeting AI Computing Power-Driven Electricity Demand Opportunities, Building Next-Stage Growth Momentum Through a Five-Tier Strategy
May. 14 2026
HDRE Marks 10th Anniversary by Targeting AI Computing Power-Driven Electricity Demand Opportunities, Building Next-Stage Growth Momentum Through a Five-Tier Strategy
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) held its 10th anniversary exhibition on the 13th, Its 10th anniversary exhibition features 5 themes: development and engineering, asset management, smart power services, international power trading. HDRE's five-layer growth framework covers manufacturing, equipment, assets, services, and markets.
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OAC Initiates "International Conference on Sea Lane Security": Security Agencies from 9 Indo-Pacific Nations Participate
Jun. 13 2024
OAC Initiates "International Conference on Sea Lane Security": Security Agencies from 9 Indo-Pacific Nations Participate
The 2024 "International Conference on Sea Lane Security," co-hosted by the Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) and National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) on the 7th at the Taipei International Convention Center. The conference was attended by experts and scholars from 9 countries, including the United States, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, India, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan, to discuss the future direction of global maritime security and international cooperation.
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OMNI Features｜AWS to Launch an Infrastructure Region in Taiwan by Early 2025．Singapore EMA Plans Enhancing Grid Flexibility and Resilience to Increased Share of Renewable Energy
Jun. 13 2024
OMNI Features｜AWS to Launch an Infrastructure Region in Taiwan by Early 2025．Singapore EMA Plans Enhancing Grid Flexibility and Resilience to Increased Share of Renewable Energy
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company on 12th announced it will launch an AWS infrastructure Region in Taiwan by early 2025. The new AWS Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region will give developers, startups, entrepreneurs, and enterprises, as well as education, entertainment, financial services, and nonprofit organizations, greater choice for running their applications and serving end users from data centers located in Taiwan, ensuring that customers who want to keep their content in Taiwan can do so. As part of its long-term commitment, AWS is planning to invest billions of dollars in Taiwan over the next 15 years.
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OMNI Features｜New Zealand Ends Plans to Price Agricultural Emissions．Swiss Voters Back Law to Boost Renewable Energy Output．MOEA Plans to Implement Tiered Pricing for Electricity and Expected to Launch as Early as 2025
Jun. 13 2024
OMNI Features｜New Zealand Ends Plans to Price Agricultural Emissions．Swiss Voters Back Law to Boost Renewable Energy Output．MOEA Plans to Implement Tiered Pricing for Electricity and Expected to Launch as Early as 2025
New Zealand, home to 5 million people, has about 10 million cattle and 26 million sheep. Nearly half its total greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, mainly methane. The previous government had introduced a plan to charge farmers for their gas emissions from the end of 2025, in what was hailed as a world first.
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OMNI Features｜Siemens Energy Announces the Imminent Completion of a 21 MW Offshore Wind Turbine．Italy to Launch Offshore Renewable Energy Contract for Difference Auction
Jun. 12 2024
OMNI Features｜Siemens Energy Announces the Imminent Completion of a 21 MW Offshore Wind Turbine．Italy to Launch Offshore Renewable Energy Contract for Difference Auction
Following the recent installation of the world's first 18 MW offshore wind turbine with a diameter of 260 meters by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), Siemens Energy has announced the imminent completion of its 21 MW wind turbine, which will be the largest offshore wind turbine manufactured by Siemens Energy to date. The estimated output power is approximately 40% higher than that of the company's other turbine models, with the largest turbine boasting a rotor diameter of 236 meters.
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Insight Kaohsiung｜NVIDIA Partners with Foxconn to Build Advanced AI Computing Center in Kaohsiung Expected Completion by 2026．Supermicro, ASE Technology, and Chunghwa System Integration Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Water-Cooled Data Center in Kaohsiung．Kaohsiung City and Water Resources Agency Collaborate to Develop Diverse Water Resources Including a Desalination Plant in Northern Kaohsiung．Taiwan AI Labs Unveils Asia Bay Headquarters Collaborates with Medical Centers to Integrate Hospital Databases
Jun. 12 2024
Insight Kaohsiung｜NVIDIA Partners with Foxconn to Build Advanced AI Computing Center in Kaohsiung Expected Completion by 2026．Supermicro, ASE Technology, and Chunghwa System Integration Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Water-Cooled Data Center in Kaohsiung．Kaohsiung City and Water Resources Agency Collaborate to Develop Diverse Water Resources Including a Desalination Plant in Northern Kaohsiung．Taiwan AI Labs Unveils Asia Bay Headquarters Collaborates with Medical Centers to Integrate Hospital Databases
Hon Hai Technology Group announced on June 4th the establishment of an advanced computing center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in collaboration with NVIDIA. The center will be centered around the super chip GB200 servers, comprising a total of 64 cabinets and 4,608 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Completion is anticipated by 2026. Concurrently, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology, is advancing into the new Qiaotou plant in Kaohsiung, which is set to become one of the group's flagship AI factories.
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OMNI Features｜Maryland's Governor Signs MOU with Federal Government for Offshore Wind Projects．Largest Onshore Wind Farm Opens in Eastern Iran
Jun. 11 2024
OMNI Features｜Maryland's Governor Signs MOU with Federal Government for Offshore Wind Projects．Largest Onshore Wind Farm Opens in Eastern Iran
Maryland's objective to establish a robust offshore wind industry is receiving support from the Biden administration. On the 7th, Governor Wes Moore signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal government to coordinate offshore wind energy development off Maryland's coast. This agreement follows the governor's recent executive order advancing his climate change initiatives. The memorandum delineates the framework for federal and state collaboration to plan and implement measures aimed at bolstering Maryland's offshore wind industry.
