Ian Buck, Nvidia's Vice President of hyperscale and high-performance computing, presented a keynote titled "Shaping the Future of Open Infrastructure for AI" at the 2025 OCP Global Summit, outlining the company's expanding role in large-scale AI infrastructure and new technical contributions to the Open Compute Project (OCP) ecosystem.

China tightened rare earth export controls after its National Day holidays, using its dominant production capacity to pressure US firms and advanced chipmakers amid rising supply chain risks.

Open collaboration and shared standards will be essential to sustain the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI), AMD Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President Mark Papermaster said at the 2025 OCP Global Summit.

Google unveiled a new industry-wide initiative to redefine data center architecture for the artificial intelligence era, announcing the creation of an "agile, fungible data center" workstream under the Open Compute Project (OCP).

Electronics giant Foxconn announced a major partnership with Nvidia on October 13, 2025, to develop next-generation AI data centers, rolling out a powerful 800-volt system designed to dramatically boost energy efficiency.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the new iPhone Air will open for preorder in China on October 17, with official sales beginning on October 22. The announcement was made during Cook's public appearance in China, where he promoted the device through a live stream on the popular platform Douyin, known internationally as TikTok.

Broadband equipment supplier Twoway Communications continues to focus on its two core businesses — broadband transmission equipment and smart networking AIoT applications. In particular, the company has actively expanded its AIoT business in recent years, with increasing order momentum contributing significantly to overall revenue through September 2025.

Pegatron saw its September 2025 revenue rebound, driven by strong shipments of Apple's new iPhone 17 series, reaching NT$114.91 billion (US$3.76 billion), a 74.52% sequential and 5.17% year-over-year increase. This marks the first time in five months that the company's revenue has surpassed the NT$100 billion mark.

As the European Union pushes forward with mandatory quotas to accelerate the electrification of corporate and commercial vehicle fleets, its top-down approach is encountering significant market resistance. In stark contrast, China has surged ahead with a dual-track strategy—one that marries policy incentives with economic viability—resulting in widespread adoption and far greater momentum.

The European Union is preparing to push its green transition into a new and more forceful phase — one that could spark a contentious standoff with parts of its own automotive industry.

In just three months, China has implemented two sweeping rounds of export restrictions on its lithium battery supply chain, marking a sharp shift in Beijing's strategy from simple industrial protectionism toward a broader geo-economic agenda.

The Philippines has, in recent years, taken a proactive stance on energy transition, aiming to increase the share of renewable energy in its domestic grid to 35% by 2030, 50% by 2040, and beyond 50% by 2050. With the massive renewable energy gap in these aggressive targets, Taiwanese firms are eagerly vying for a slice of this new, emerging market.

MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Belgian innovator Tonomia, which focuses on distributed AI renewable energy solutions. This partnership marks an important milestone in advancing sustainable AI infrastructure.

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption surges and global attention on ESG and renewable energy deepens, battery reuse and recycling have become pivotal to the waste battery circular economy. South Korea's eNDIVe is standing out with a dual-track strategy that combines both reuse and recycling, positioning the company for steady long-term growth despite current economic headwinds.

As global demand for drones skyrockets, Taiwan's homegrown industry is rapidly advancing, attracting intense interest from American and European buyers seeking a reliable alternative to China's supply chain.

Taiwan has begun deployment of its first fully domestically developed satellite constellation, known as FORMOSAT-8, marking a significant milestone for the island's growing aerospace ambitions. The first of the eight-satellite system, designated FS-8A, departed from the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) on October 7, 2025, and is en route to the United States for final testing and integration.

The mid-to-large size OLED panel market is set for significant growth in 2025, driven primarily by demand from the monitor and notebook segments. South Korean companies Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD), both of which are dominant players in the OLED sector, are expected to see positive revenue impacts from the market expansion.

The global e-paper industry is entering a new growth phase, fueled by rising demand for color displays and the proliferation of consumer and commercial applications. Leading players—Taiwan's E Ink Holdings, the world's largest producer of electronic paper displays, and Netronix, a major manufacturer of e-reader devices—are both projecting strong momentum through 2025 and into 2026.

Coretronic has reported consolidated revenue of about NT$3.461 billion (US$113.4 million) for September 2025, up 4% from August's NT$3.342 billion and 1% from that of the same month in 2024. For the third quarter of 2025, consolidated revenue reached NT$9.948 billion, up 1% sequentially but down 7% year over year. Cumulative revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 totaled NT$28.28 billion, marking a 5% decline compared to the same period in 2024.