Sales in Taiwan's scooter market may drop by about 5% in 2025, but are expected to recover in 2026, according to Sanyang Motor chairman Ching-yuan Wu during an interview on October 21, 2025. Wu further stated that Sanyang aims to complete capacity expansion by 2027 and push annual global scooter sales toward one million units. In addition, the four-wheel market may see better sales in 2026 than this year, but overall uncertainty remains high.

US President Donald Trump is set to personally attend oral arguments on November 5, 2025, at the US Supreme Court regarding the legality of his administration's reciprocal tariffs—a rare move underscoring the critical importance of the case for his signature trade policies.

In the Texas Instruments third-quarter 2025 earnings call held on October 21, President and CEO Haviv Ilan addressed investor questions regarding booking patterns and demand consistency. Ilan explained that bookings were more stable this quarter compared with the previous one, when trade and tariff tensions had temporarily dampened activity.

On October 21, Texas Instruments reported stronger revenue in the third quarter of 2025, posting growth across all major end markets despite a softer outlook for the coming quarter. Revenue climbed 7% from the previous quarter and 14% from a year earlier, reflecting solid demand for analog and embedded products.

Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) has joined forces with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to successfully develop lithium battery dry electrode technology, marking a major breakthrough in Taiwan's new energy materials and manufacturing sector. This achievement establishes a solid foundation for Taiwan's leadership in dry electrode innovation, with applications spanning energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) markets.

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has launched a Rare Earth Supply Chain Task Force to shield domestic industries from China's tightened export controls.

According to ZDNet Korea, Samsung Electronics' foundry division has secured an order from Hyundai Motor and will manufacture millions of 8nm automotive chips. Hyundai is actively preparing for production, with chip development expected to be completed by 2028 and mass production targeted for 2030.**

Tata Technologies has announced a strategic collaboration with Synopsys, a global leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, to accelerate the transition toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The partnership aims to combine Tata Technologies' vehicle engineering expertise with Synopsys' virtualization technologies to help automotive manufacturers address the growing complexity of next-generation mobility.

The world's three largest auto markets—Europe, the United States, and China—are simultaneously undergoing a wave of regulatory and geopolitical shifts that analysts warn could dampen global vehicle demand by 2026. Automakers and suppliers alike now face mounting pressure on three critical fronts: cost inflation, tightening compliance mandates, and intensifying global competition.

South Korean battery materials maker Posco Future M has signed its largest-ever supply agreement for natural graphite anode materials in a deal valued at KRW671 billion (US$472 million), marking a pivotal moment in the company's expansion beyond China-dependent supply chains.

China's technological advancement remains a central focus of global attention, with social media frequently showcasing local tech applications and innovations. Yet for many outside observers, the actual situation in China continues to fuel curiosity and skepticism, prompting many to wonder what lies beneath the polished surface.