Hon Hai (Foxconn) is set to unveil its humanoid robot, developed in collaboration with Taiwanese suppliers, at its Hon Hai Technology Day (HHTD) event scheduled for November 21–22, 2025. Although the global humanoid robot market has not yet reached mass production, Taiwanese manufacturers have advanced in manufacturing complete machines and key components, particularly in the second half of 2025. Industry observers expect these developments to substantially increase revenue contributions by 2026.

Tokyo-based AI developer Sakana AI announced in November 2025 the completion of a JPY20 billion (approx. US$135 million) Series B funding round that doubled its valuation to around JPY400 billion (approx. US$2.635 billion), making it the highest-valued unlisted startup in Japan, surpassing previous leaders like Preferred Networks and SmartNews.

Pegatron has announced a strategic three-party collaboration with AI cloud service provider Together AI and AI digital infrastructure supplier 5C Group to jointly deploy a next-generation AI factory. It will be based on Nvidia platforms, including Pegatron-developed Nvidia GB300 and B200 server racks.

Driven by a sharp surge in memory prices, the market widely expects that IT products such as servers, smartphones, and PCs will see significant price increases in 2026. Analysts believe this mirrors the chip inflation phenomenon of 2021, when semiconductor production was temporarily disrupted due to COVID-19. This time, the difference is that the price surge is being driven by memory chips (DRAM and NAND Flash), produced mainly by South Korean companies.

IC distributor Edom Technology says that the notebook (NB) and networking markets are the two major development pillars for Taiwan, and that the networking market in particular holds strong opportunities during transitions to new standards. According to Edom, high-value-added products are less affected by memory price surges because customers willing to support higher prices will be prioritized. The market may need some time to return to a supply–demand balance.

The US is intensifying its use of four key non-tariff measures—anti-dumping duties, balancing taxes, antitrust actions, and forced labor bans—creating mounting compliance and operational challenges for Taiwanese manufacturers. These tools have become central to Washington's trade strategy under President Donald Trump and now pose greater business risks than traditional tariff actions, according to insights shared at workshops hosted by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).

Ofuna Technology, a provider of PCB laser drilling equipment and processing services, reported a surge in demand driven by the AI industry wave during an investor briefing on November 17, 2025. President Sun Yi-Min disclosed that the utilization rate of its subcontracted laser drilling business reached full capacity as of the fourth quarter of 2025, which the company anticipates will set a peak for 2025 operations and begin reducing losses recorded in the first three quarters.

Meta Platforms is intensifying its robotics initiatives by appointing Li-Chen Miller, formerly head of its smart glasses division, as the first product manager for its Reality Labs robotics team while actively recruiting AI and robotics experts.

With military conflicts in areas around the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea easing, Egypt aims to restore the Suez Canal's former traffic levels to boost its fiscal revenue. However, two major factors continue to deter shipping companies from resuming passage through this strategic waterway, opting instead to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope.

Netronix-invested Taiwan Biomaterial Company (TWBM) has announced that its stroke negative pressure pump system catheter guidewire—one of only two such products available globally—is scheduled to begin shipments in the first quarter of 2026.

Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE), a major manufacturer of networking and server printed circuit boards (PCBs), announced the approval of two capex projects totaling NT$8.5 billion (approx. US$270 million). The investments include rebuilding an old factory in Taoyuan acquired from CMC Magnetics and expanding its plant in Thailand.