Social media giant Meta has announced the launch of its Vibes video generation service within the Meta AI app, allowing users to create videos using their own materials or remix other videos, and directly publish and share them across major social platforms. However, as video generation and sharing become increasingly convenient, this could exacerbate the spread of misinformation and raise copyright attribution issues in remixed videos. Meta has not shared any mechanisms, such as digital watermarks or preventative measures, related to these concerns.

At the Apsara Conference 2025, Alibaba introduced its PanJiu AI Infra 2.0 with a 128-chip supernode, the most-watched launch of the event. The debut underscores how China's cloud leaders are pushing independent AI infrastructure innovation and moving beyond Nvidia's shadow.

Yuan Jen is broadening its international footprint with a planned investment in a Thailand subsidiary in 2025, enhancing its Southeast Asian business to meet customers' one-stop purchasing needs. The company operates primarily in chemicals, plastics, and oil products, with Taiwan contributing 63% of its revenue.

The MicroLED smartwatch market is expected to grow rapidly over the next five years, with annual shipments expanding to over 3 million units by 2030.

Wiwynn officially began construction of its new headquarters in Neihu District, Taipei, during a ceremony held on October 2. The event was led by chairperson and CSO Emily Hong, with Taipei Mayor Wan-an Chiang and other industry figures in attendance. The company aims to complete the building by 2029 as part of its expansion strategy.

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently organized a Taiwan Expo in New Delhi as part of Taiwan's New Southbound Policy aimed at expanding business engagement with the ASEAN region and South Asia. The event focused on introducing Taiwanese key industries to the Indian market, underscoring semiconductors as a critical area for bilateral collaboration.

Apple is shelving a significant redesign of its Vision Pro headset to fast-track the development of smart glasses, a move aimed at competing with Meta's expanding Ray-Ban AI eyewear product line, Bloomberg reported.

Memory module maker Adata has announced a public tender offer to acquire pneumatic tool manufacturer De Poan at NT$32 (approx. US$1.05) per share, aiming to purchase up to nearly 70% of De Poan's outstanding stock for a total consideration reaching NT$1.152 billion.

The 2025 Tokyo Game Show (TGS) set new records in both attendance and exhibition scale, marking a clear shift from a consumer showcase to a business-focused platform. Taiwanese gaming hardware and content companies were prominently present, with top executives leading efforts to secure cross-border partnerships.

Huatie announced the termination of a CNY3.69 billion(US$518.3 million) five-year GPU cloud computing service contract with an undisclosed Hangzhou company after zero deliveries in six months, raising questions about the deal's authenticity. The case highlights China's compute market challenges, including capital speculation, supply shortages due to US export controls, and structural contradictions.

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's vice chairperson and CFO, will assume the role of rotating chairperson from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, according to Huawei's official website. She will oversee the company's board of directors and executive committee during this period, continuing the practice of six-month leadership rotations.