As the AI wave propels smart robots into the spotlight, Taiwanese companies are betting on developing advanced AI "brains" rather than competing directly with Chinese firms on humanoid robot hardware. Industry leaders emphasize Taiwan's strengths in the ICT and semiconductor sectors as key to capturing value behind the physical devices.
Apple has introduced SHARP, an artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of producing three-dimensional scenes from a single two-dimensional image in under one second. This latest advancement, announced alongside new tools for image editing and language testing, underscores Apple's continued investment in AI imaging and multilingual capabilities.
Singapore and China have signed 27 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas such as finance, the digital economy, green development, and technology. The agreements were finalized during the Singapore-China Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting held in Chongqing, co-chaired by Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong and China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
Amid sustained high demand for AI computing power and accelerated deployment of data center expansions and edge AI applications, Powertech expressed an optimistic outlook for its 2026 operations during its December 16, 2025, earnings call. The company plans to continue targeting high-growth product lines and markets by expanding its portfolio based on core technologies while concentrating resources on high-value and fast-growing customers.
On December 16, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) convened its first board and supervisory meeting of its 18th term, completing the election of its standing directors and supervisors and formally appointing Jason Chen, chairman and CEO of Acer, as its new chairman. The meeting also marked a smooth leadership transition from the outgoing chairman.
Taiwanese tech giants Acer and Asus, along with Chinese home appliance and display leader Hisense, won a favorable ruling from London's High Court in their global litigation against Nokia over audiovisual streaming technology patents. The court confirmed that before finalizing patent licensing terms, the defendants are entitled to an interim license allowing continued sales of related products.
Etron's subsidiaries eYs3D Microelectronics, DeCloak and eEver Technology are beginning to translate years of technology investment into concrete AI applications, with early momentum emerging in robotics, drones and edge intelligence.
AI is reshaping global industries, but for smart healthcare startups, the biggest challenge remains how to translate technology into real-world clinical markets beyond isolated experiments. On December 18, the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and international venture accelerator SparkLabs Taiwan co-hosted the Smart Health Capital Forum, bringing together representatives from medical startups, global pharmaceutical companies, and tech firms to share practical experiences in launching AI medical products and discuss balancing commercialization with clinical application.
As generative AI accelerates a new era of data-driven applications beyond big data, the quality and governance of data have emerged as decisive factors for success. In response, Taiwan's data community has taken a significant step toward standardization and trust by establishing the Taiwan Data Management Association (TDAMA) on December 16, 2025, aiming to address the long-standing lack of data governance standards across Taiwan's industries
Meta is accelerating its AI strategy with the development of two new flagship AI models. According to The Wall Street Journal, its image and video generation system code-named "Mango," and a text-based LLM dubbed "Avocado" are both expected to debut in the first half of 2026. The initiative marks Meta's most aggressive attempt yet to close the gap with rivals OpenAI, Google, and Elon Musk's xAI.
Chang Wah Electromaterials (CWE) announced on December 18 that it will recognize an asset impairment loss of NT$655 million (US$20.75 million) related to its investment in JMC Electronics in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company's board approved recording corresponding investment and goodwill impairment losses totaling the same amount in line with international accounting standards.
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