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    Monday 14 July 2025
    SoftBank to launch high-altitude 5G network using solar planes and airships by 2026
    SoftBank is preparing to commercialize its next-generation telecommunications infrastructure using high-altitude platforms by 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its UTX (Ubiquitous Transformation) initiative. The company announced that it will deploy a hybrid fleet of solar-powered aircraft and unmanned airships to operate base stations in the stratosphere, approximately 20 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This dual-platform system is expected to support emergency communications first, with plans to expand into broader commercial services by 2027.
    Monday 14 July 2025
    Taiwan eyes Starlink partnership in bid to bolster LEO infrastructure
    After years of holding SpaceX's Starlink at arm's length over concerns about its China-linked supply chain and government control over foreign corporate operations, Taiwan is signaling a shift: officials are now welcoming the satellite internet giant to enter the local market and support the island's next-generation communications infrastructure.
    Monday 14 July 2025
    Taiwan looks to space for connectivity, but stays grounded by constraints

    Taiwan's government-backed low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite initiative—part of its Beyond 5G (B5G) communications technology roadmap—is facing mounting challenges, with progress on planned satellite launches and communications testing now uncertain. Despite plans to deploy six experimental satellites, officials acknowledge that the program is unlikely to evolve into a commercially viable system.

    Thursday 10 July 2025
    Taiwan UMT sees strong satellite orders despite June revenue dip
    As the global low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite industry enters a phase of rapid commercialization, demand for high-frequency communication components continues to climb. Taiwanese RF component maker Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) reported a revenue dip in June but remains cautiously optimistic about long-term growth, citing strong demand and a robust pipeline of LEO-related orders.
    Wednesday 9 July 2025
    Amazon's Project Kuiper targets South Korea in global satellite push

    Amazon's satellite internet venture, Project Kuiper, is accelerating its expansion into Asia, with a focus on South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan — three strategically vital nations amid rising demand for resilient communications infrastructure and growing competition in low-Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity.

    Tuesday 8 July 2025
    TiSPACE VP01 suborbital rocket launch postponed until July 12 due to typhoon
    The test launch of the VP01 suborbital rocket by private Taiwanese rocket manufacturer and launch service provider Taiwan Innovative Space (TiSPACE) scheduled for July 6, 2025, at the Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) has been postponed until July 12, 2025, due to the impact of Typhoon Mun.
    Friday 27 June 2025
    Well Shin looks to EVs, LEO satellites, and refrigerated containers for growth in 2025
    Despite ongoing uncertainties in the market, such as exchange rates and tariffs, cable manufacturer Well Shin Technology is optimistic it will be able to maintain overall growth in 2025, thanks to an increase in pull-ins from electric vehicle (EV) customers and the continued growth of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and refrigerated containers.
    Thursday 26 June 2025
    Taiwan telcos slow to embrace satellite phones despite approval
    Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking differentiation amid fierce competition.
    Thursday 26 June 2025
    Taiwan drone maker unveils long-range delivery aircraft amid industry expansion
    Taiwanese drone manufacturers are rolling out new models as the island seeks to build domestic unmanned aircraft capabilities, with HY Tech introducing an electric long-range drone designed for logistics and disaster relief operations.
    Wednesday 25 June 2025
    Taiwan advances CubeSat capabilities with PARUS-T2 mission launch
    Taiwan's space ambitions took another step forward as the island's space agency successfully deployed its second-generation cubesat aboard a SpaceX mission, part of broader efforts to establish the territory as a manufacturing hub for the rapidly expanding low-Earth orbit(LEO) satellite market.
    Tuesday 24 June 2025
    Taiwan opens satellite frequency applications to boost digital resilience
    Taiwan revised satellite communication regulations and opened frequency license applications as part of efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and integrate with global technologies amid intensifying competition in the communications sector.
    Monday 23 June 2025
    Rapidtek debuts mmWave antenna technology at IMS 2025
    Rapidtek Technologies, a subsidiary of Taiwan's Qisda, showcased its millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated solutions at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2025 in San Francisco, marking the first public demonstration of its 8x8 Ka-band phased array antenna with antenna-in-package module test data.
    Saturday 21 June 2025
    Taiwan shifts to private firms after ITRI exits stalled B5G project
    Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will end its contract with the Taiwan Space Agency after admitting that low-Earth orbit satellite development falls outside its expertise. The move comes as the B5G-1B satellite project faces delays, pushing its launch to 2030.
    Saturday 21 June 2025
    India grants Starlink license to operate satellite internet services
    India has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink, paving the way for the satellite internet service to operate in the country. India's Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced this on social media, calling it a "next frontier of connectivity" for India. The licence follows the recent issuance of the GMPCS permit from the Department of Telecommunications.
    Wednesday 11 June 2025
    Taiwan chip supplier rides satellite boom as global LEO market takes off
    International satellite operators including SpaceX and Amazon Kuiper have launched initial constellations, officially opening the commercial low-Earth orbit market and spurring demand for communication components. Research firms project the market will expand several-fold over the next decade, boosting orders for parts, ground equipment, and services.
    Sunday 8 June 2025
    Taiwan's Transcom eyes defense contracts as military spending set to rise
    Taiwan military-grade power amplifier maker Transcom said it completed testing and certification for multiple products this year, including high-frequency solid state power amplifiers, up-conversion Doppler amplifiers, and high-frequency receivers. The company expects to receive military product certification in the second half of 2025.
    Thursday 5 June 2025
    SpaceX eyes FOPLP as Washington pushes chip packaging reshoring
    Market sources report that SpaceX, the low-earth orbit satellite giant founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is accelerating its expansion into fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP). The company aims to establish a new advanced packaging factory "built in Texas." Before the Texas facility becomes operational, orders are currently being handled by STMicroelectronics. Due to strong demand, overflow orders have reportedly been subcontracted to Taiwan's major panel manufacturer Innolux.
    Wednesday 4 June 2025
    Starlink officially launches commercial services in South Korea with SK Telink partnership
    Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has received regulatory clearance to launch in South Korea. The rollout will mark the introduction of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks in South Korea, poised to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and remote regions.
    Monday 2 June 2025
    Taiwan space push aims to leverage tech prowess for global market share
    President Ching-te Lai outlined Taiwan's space sector ambitions, positioning the island's information and communications technology expertise to capture opportunities in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and ground equipment manufacturing. Taiwan's ground equipment output has reached NT$246.4 billion (approx. US$8.24 billion) with 18% annual growth, exceeding global market expansion rates.
    Tuesday 27 May 2025
    China Unicom establishes satellite unit as Asian telecos race for space dominance
    China Unicom Corp., one of the nation's largest wireless carriers, established a new satellite technology subsidiary with CNY100 million (US$13.8 million) in registered capital as Chinese telecommunications companies accelerate their push into space-based communications.
    Tuesday 27 May 2025
    Drone industry faces supply chain hurdles as market set to top US$100 billion
    Amazon Web Services (AWS) officials said the global drone sector stands at a critical juncture, with significant growth potential shadowed by supply chain vulnerabilities that could hamper international expansion.
    Tuesday 27 May 2025
    Rocket science meets red ink: China’s Star Compute Program explained
    Chinese satellite network provider ADA Space Technology has advanced its space capabilities with the recent launch of 12 satellites featuring sophisticated AI inference technology. This deployment, known as the "Three-Body Computing Constellation," represents the first phase of the company's ambitious "Star Computer Program."
    Monday 26 May 2025
    Ubiqconn sees Taiwan, US deployments pay off; secures new transfer orders
    Ubiqconn Technology is cautiously optimistic about operations in 2025, after seeing the effects of inventory adjustments on maritime customers in 2024 taper off. Still, interference from non-industry factors in the second half of the year requires further monitoring.
    Saturday 24 May 2025
    China's satellite system carves out global space
    Under the long-standing global navigation technology landscape dominated by the US GPS, China's independently developed and operated BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is rapidly emerging, gradually expanding its global influence.
    Saturday 24 May 2025
    Taiwan shifts from self-reliance to Kuiper connection
    Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council revised its beyond 5G satellite development strategy following significant delays, pivoting toward international partnerships rather than domestic production.
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