Analysis: Taiwan manufacturers put 78.9% of new investment into machines as hiring fails

DIGITIMESSeptember 7, 2026en

Taiwan's traditional manufacturers are warning that the island's growth story is widening a long-running labor gap, as semiconductor and AI server demand lifts the economy even as factories struggle to hire and retain skilled workers. In the auto supply chain, where smart vehicle electronics are increasingly essential, companies say the workforce shortage is becoming a structural risk.

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