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Tuesday 11 November 2025
Taiwan's machinery industry sees 9 straight months of export growth thanks to AI, but machine tool exports halve
Machinery exports in October 2025 grew by 11.8% year-over-year to US$2.658 billion, while cumulative exports from January to October 2025 totaled US$25.917 billion, up 7.3% year-over-year,...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Sony raises annual forecast on yen slide, image sensor surge, and Demon Slayer windfall

Sony Group lifted its operating profit forecast for fiscal 2025 to JPY1.43 trillion (approx. US$9.3 billion) from JPY1.33 trillion, beating...

Tuesday 11 November 2025
Walsin Lihwa eyes offshore wind and AI infrastructure with Kaohsiung submarine cable plant
Weak market conditions and the impact of European summer holidays drove down stainless steel sales volume and prices in the third quarter of 2025. Taiwan-based cable and stainless...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Astera Labs ships switch chips, expands AI server influence with new standards
AI server high-speed transmission leader Astera Labs delivered strong performance in 2025's first quarter, announcing record results this week alongside a media event in Taiwan outlining...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Lite-On founder backs Taiwan's science diplomacy program, hosting 31 Nobel laureates
Lite-On Technology Group founder Raymond Soong has committed to donating NT$20 million (US$645,000) annually for 10 years to National Taiwan University (NTU), which will use the funding...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
DIGITIMES Asia spotlights three leading innovators at FIX 2025
The Future Innovation Tech Expo (FIX) 2025 concluded its Global Media Awards by highlighting companies that have successfully moved from concept to execution. The awards focus on...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Sharp raises FY2025 profit outlook, plans AI server production with Foxconn by 2027
Sharp announced on November 10, 2025, that it has lifted its fiscal 2025 (April 2025 to March 2026) net profit outlook to JPY53 billion (US$345.6 million), a 47% annual increase and...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
With consumer spending slump, home appliance and display vendors pivot to commercial and rental models
Geopolitical tensions, inflation, and a sluggish housing market have dampened global consumer demand for home appliances and display terminals in recent years. Despite weaker B2C...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Whetron Electronics sees 3Q25 margin rise as Thailand plant readies for 2026 production
Taiwan's Whetron Electronics reported stable operations through the first three quarters of 2025, leveraging its position as one of Taiwan's few Tier 1 automotive electronics suppliers...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Meta faces scrutiny as 10% of 2024 revenue reportedly stems from scam ads
Meta's internal documents reveal that approximately 10% of the company's 2024 revenue—around US$16 billion—originates from fraudulent and prohibited advertisements, raising...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Gemtek's 3Q25 gross margin rises despite revenue pressure from transformation
Networking firm Gemtek reported consolidated revenue of NT$3.557 billion (US$114.7 million) in the third quarter of 2025, with a gross margin of 16.3%, up from 13% in the same period...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Beyond rivalry: Could Taiwan and South Korea forge Asia’s next chip superpower?
As global semiconductor competition intensifies between the US and China, a provocative proposal emerged from Seoul's National Assembly: Taiwan and South Korea should abandon decades...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Taiwan's panel industry faces 4Q25 demand slowdown due to economic uncertainty
As the fourth quarter of 2025 begins, Taiwan's leading panel manufacturers are experiencing a notable slowdown in demand, shaped by the typical seasonal downturn and ongoing economic...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
South Korean battery makers diversify strategies to capture global market
The battery industry is emerging from a downturn, shifting from losses to profits. Experts say this turnaround is not solely due to renewed electric vehicle (EV) demand but is also...
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Taiwan DDI makers pivot to ASICs as seasonal demand patterns collapse
Taiwan's display driver IC (DDI) suppliers reported their latest earnings and outlooks, revealing significant market volatility. Early demand pull-ins have been triggered by China's...