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Foxconn converts Sharp factory into AI server hub, courts Japan auto giants for EV collab
Taiwan's Foxconn plans to transform Sharp's Kameyama No. 2 factory in Mie Prefecture, Japan, into an AI server production facility, while also pursuing collaborations with Japan's top 10 automakers in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, according to Foxconn chairman Young Liu.
Twoway Communications announced on November 5 that its unaudited consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2025 reached NT$353 million (approx. US$11.42 million), with a gross margin of 37%. The company posted a net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$38 million, reflecting significant increases in both revenue and profitability compared to the previous quarter.
TPK beats 3Q25 profit forecast on surging E-reader demand
Nov 7, 16:18
Touch panel maker TPK Holding posted stronger-than-expected earnings for the third quarter of 2025, driven by a better product mix and rising e-reader demand.
Drew Henry, Arm's executive vice president of strategy and ecosystems and former Nvidia GeForce general manager, emphasized in a recent media interview that artificial intelligence (AI) has redefined computing. He highlighted how Arm secures its position in the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem through specialized, optimized compute platforms with built-in AI capabilities.
The ongoing surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investments has deepened the reliance of the four major US cloud service providers (CSPs) on Taiwan's AI chips and servers, significantly widening Taiwan's trade surplus with the US, according to Chien-yi Chang, president of the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER).
South Korean startup Tesollo Inc. has successfully developed a multi-joint robotic gripper with high dexterity and direct force output that closely replicates human hand movements. The company recently validated its technology at Kia Motors' manufacturing site and is collaborating with Taiwan's Techman Robot Inc. to launch automation solutions that align with the growing trend of humanoid collaborative robots.
AAEON eyes 3-5 year edge AI surge amid rising NA market challenges
Nov 7, 13:58
As the edge AI market rapidly heats up, creating growth opportunities for the industrial PC (IPC) sector, AAEON expects demand to enter a phase of explosive growth within the next three to five years. The company anticipates AI revenue share will steadily increase year over year despite industry-wide exploration of optimal technology paths.
Driven by growing demand for AI servers, Catcher Technology has joined the competitive server chassis components arena. Chairman Hung Shui-shu said the server segment is still in its early stages, gaining traction only in recent months with entirely new customers. If the company successfully penetrates this market, Hung expects it to contribute significantly to future revenue. Production will leverage Catcher's Taiwan and Suqian, China plants, though Hung did not specify which segment of the server chassis business the company is targeting.
The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a structural shift as the AI era fully unfolds. Foxconn board member and former TSMC co-COO Shang-Yi Chiang stated that with Moore's law reaching its physical limits, Taiwan must not only maintain its wafer manufacturing lead but also rapidly advance into system design and packaging markets.
Acer Inc. has announced a leadership transition at its Pan-America operations headquarters, as current regional president Gregg Prendergast is set to retire at the end of 2025. Effective January 1, 2026, Chris Chiang and Germano Couy will take over as co-general managers, jointly overseeing operations across North and Latin America. Both will report directly to Chairman and CEO Jason Chen.
The global semiconductor industry is facing widening supply-demand imbalances amid the AI boom, with memory and processor chips in particularly short supply. Prices have surged while availability remains constrained, creating a shortage that has disrupted order patterns among major brands and fueled uncertainty across downstream sectors, including power supply and connector manufacturers.
Touch IC leader Elan Microelectronics held an earnings call on November 6, reporting that third-quarter performance exceeded internal forecasts despite a weaker consumer market than in the same period in 2024. Sequentially, revenue grew 9.4% to NT$3.316 billion (approx. US$107 million), although year-over-year it fell 2.6%. Gross margin stood at 47.2%, down 0.8pp from the previous quarter and 2.1pp compared to a year ago. Operating income reached NT$792 million, rising 6.5% sequentially but declining 14.6% annually.