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Monday 9 June 2025
Currency shock, record base slam Planet's May revenue, down 22%
Taiwanese IP-based networking products and solutions provider Planet Technology posted NT$149 million (approx. US$4.97 million) in consolidated revenue for May 2025, down 22.13% from a year earlier due to currency headwinds and tough year-over-year comparisons. Total revenue from January through May reached NT$772 million.
Friday 6 June 2025
Oppo strikes first SEP licensing pact with Volkswagen, unlocking 5G tech for global lineup of connected cars
Oppo announced on June 5 that it has signed a global licensing deal with Volkswagen Group, giving the German automaker access to its standard essential patents (SEPs) for cellular technologies, including 5G. The agreement covers Volkswagen's global lineup of connected vehicles and marks Oppo's first bilateral patent licensing agreement with a carmaker, highlighting the company's strategic move from smartphones into the smart vehicle space.
Thursday 5 June 2025
Chunghwa Telecom secures Taiwan's first commercial license for OneWeb satellite service
As Taiwan confronts an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape and more frequent natural disasters, building resilient communications networks has become a national priority. In a major step toward that goal, Chunghwa Telecom — the island's largest telecommunications provider — announced on June 4, 2025, that it had officially secured government approval to operate OneWeb's low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service for commercial fixed communications as of June 3, 2025. Chunghwa Telecom is the first company in Taiwan to receive such a license.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
China Mobile targets low-altitude economy dominance, market set to reach US$486 billion by 2035
China has made the low-altitude economy a national strategic priority, featuring it in government work reports for two consecutive years as part of its "new quality productivity" initiative. The sector's supply chain is now developing at unprecedented speed.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Taiwan's EZconn secures major US data center contract, eyes expansion in ASEAN
Taiwan-based optical communications manufacturer EZconn is poised to leverage the global rise in artificial intelligence and continued US infrastructure spending to drive growth across its three main product lines in 2025. Despite challenges related to currency fluctuations, the company expects to maintain stable gross margins while achieving positive revenue and profit growth throughout the year.
Monday 2 June 2025
Samsung nears wide-ranging deal with Perplexity for AI features
Samsung Electronics is nearing a wide-ranging deal to invest in Perplexity AI Inc. and put search technology from the artificial intelligence startup at the forefront of the South Korean company's devices.
Monday 2 June 2025
Sercomm pushes globalization strategy; expanding in SEA, Latin America, the Middle East
Sercomm, a networking equipment manufacturer, released its 2024 business report and financial statements during a shareholders meeting held on May 29, 2025. Company Chairman James Wang presided over the meeting, during which a new board composed of eight directors, including four independent directors, was elected.
Friday 30 May 2025
Macnica’s Taiwan subsidiary, Anstek, appoints new chairman to guide growth

Macnica's Taiwan-based subsidiary, Anstek, held its 2025 annual shareholders meeting this week, swiftly followed by a board meeting in which all directors in attendance unanimously elected Wei-Kuo Wu (transliteration), chairman of Macnica Galaxy, as Anstek's new chairman. Former chairman Jui-Hsi Lee (transliteration) will assume the role of vice chairman.

Friday 30 May 2025
D-Link sidesteps China rivalry with a Taiwan-first supply chain
D-Link Corporation is defying the slowdown in global networking demand triggered by inflation and geopolitical tensions. Backed by its global distribution network, the company continues to post stable revenue. Its "Made in Taiwan" strategy—anchored in the belief that "cybersecurity is national security"—recently secured a five-year supply deal with a US client.
Thursday 29 May 2025
Fiber-optic drones revolutionize warfare but leave toxic footprint in Ukraine
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have solidified their role as a pivotal force in both offensive and defensive operations. Recently, fiber-optic-guided drones, known for their exceptional resistance to electronic warfare interference, have surged in deployment across the Ukrainian battlefield, emerging as critical assets for both sides' military operations.
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Alpha Networks sees operational momentum in 2H25, plans to sample 1.6T switch by year-end
Networking company Alpha Networks (Alpha) held its shareholders meeting on May 27, 2025, where it expressed optimism about the continued strengthening of shipment momentum for its core products in the second half of 2025. Coupled with active expansion into emerging telecom markets and accelerated development of high-end products, Alpha maintains a cautiously positive outlook for its business growth this year.
Tuesday 27 May 2025
NTT and CHT debut IOWN-APN cross-border live performance at Osaka Expo 2025
At the Osaka Expo 2025, Japan's NTT and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) staged the world's first real-time cross-border performance using the IOWN all-photonics network (APN). This showcased the IOWN-APN international fiber link between Japan and Taiwan, featuring synchronized multi-language narration, interactive audience participation, and seamless live streaming, highlighting the potential of next-generation network technology in cultural entertainment.
Monday 26 May 2025
Ubiqconn sees Taiwan, US deployments pay off; secures new transfer orders
Ubiqconn Technology is cautiously optimistic about operations in 2025, after seeing the effects of inventory adjustments on maritime customers in 2024 taper off. Still, interference from non-industry factors in the second half of the year requires further monitoring.
Monday 26 May 2025
Chunghwa Telecom, Askey team up for made-in-Taiwan private networks
Chunghwa Telecom has announced a collaboration with Asus subsidiary Askey Computer to strengthen its enterprise private network solutions with homegrown Wi-Fi technology. The project will integrate Chunghwa Telecom's self-developed 5G smart network technology with Askey's Wi-Fi solutions, to create an industry-leading dual-network solution that offers stable, secure, and flexible private networking for enterprises.
Friday 23 May 2025
From routers to the cloud: Senao's bold push into AI and edge platforms

Once known primarily for its legacy network communications equipment, Taiwan-based Senao Technology is undergoing a sweeping transformation, targeting higher-value sectors including servers, AI edge computing, smart NICs, and accelerator cards — all driven by surging global demand for AI and high-speed networking infrastructure.

Friday 23 May 2025
AWS Taiwan data center is still in play, but the launch date is unclear

AWS previously announced that its new data center in Taiwan would launch in early 2025. Yet as midyear approaches with no official update, questions have begun to circulate.

Monday 19 May 2025
D-link reports 1Q25 loss as Chinese rivals flood global markets
D-Link Technology reported a net loss in the first quarter as Chinese networking equipment makers redirected products originally destined for the US market to other regions following geopolitical tensions.
Friday 16 May 2025
Exclusive: Zyxel confident in capturing market share gap amid TP-Link order shifts
Recently, Chinese router manufacturer TP-Link has reportedly come under criminal and civil investigation by the US Department of Justice, focusing on its pricing strategies and national security concerns. Market speculation suggests that if TP-Link faces sales restrictions in the US, its substantial market share could be redistributed, benefiting Taiwanese networking brands such as Zyxel, D-Link, and Asus with significant order transfers. Zyxel has confirmed that some customers have already initiated order shifts.
Thursday 15 May 2025
Network gear makers lack capacity and components to expedite shipments amid tariff concerns
Taiwan-based networking and communication solutions providers are facing difficulties meeting customers' requests to expedite shipments during the 90-day pause on the US reciprocal tariffs due to the time needed to adjust their production capacity and a lack of support from component suppliers.
Monday 12 May 2025
Taiwan's 5G ambitions confront limits of homegrown technology

At a high-security inspection of the Evergreen Group's Seventh Container Terminal on May 7, Chunghwa Telecom's CTO & SEVP, Chih-Hsiung Huang, acknowledged that limitations in domestic 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technology have made it unsuitable for the expansive port environment. As a result, the 5G private network deployed at the terminal continues to rely on base stations provided by Nokia and Ericsson.

Monday 12 May 2025
Planet Technology faces currency headwinds but posts strong revenue, boosts R&D to drive growth
Taipei-headquartered networking equipment manufacturer Planet Technology is experiencing financial challenges due to recent fluctuations in the New Taiwan Dollar (US Dollar equivalent missing). The company reported that significant changes in the exchange rate against the US dollar have adversely affected its cost structure and profitability. With most of its global transactions settled in US dollars, the currency turbulence has added an extra layer of uncertainty to Planet's financial outlook.
Thursday 8 May 2025
Qisda delivers robust 1Q25 results amid tariff relief, eyes medical business as next growth driver
Taiwan's tech group Qisda reported solid year-over-year growth in both revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by increased customer demand during a 90-day US tariff exemption period. While revenue growth is expected to continue into the second quarter, Chairman Peter Chen warned of rising uncertainties, including the pending expiration of the tariff waiver, currency volatility, and escalating geopolitical risks.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Pegatron ramps up 5G O-Ran strategy in SEA to navigate market shifts and expand telecom infrastructure
In response to the initial US-China trade war, Pegatron Corporation began expanding into Indonesia in 2019, setting up operations in Batam. Finding existing capacity inadequate, they increased their investment in 2023 by constructing a new factory, which began operations in 2025 and started mass production earlier this year. This modern facility is now a key site for Pegatron's deployment of 5G Open Radio Access Network (5G O-RAN) business applications.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Marvell delays roadmap reveal as macro clouds first-quarter outlook
According to Reuters and , On May 6, 2025, Marvell Technology announced the postponement of its planned Investor Day to calendar year 2026, citing the uncertain economic environment. The postponement reflects the company's cautious approach amid current market uncertainties.
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tariff turmoil brings uncertainty and new opportunities, says RichWave
RF front-end supplier RichWave held an investor conference to share its market outlook. The company noted that although tariff conditions remain uncertain, client orders have not yet undergone significant adjustments. Operationally, RichWave expects second-quarter 2025 performance to be on par with the previous quarter.
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