Foxconn chairman Young Liu addressed recent market speculation about Foxtron's interest in acquiring Luxgen at a November 12, 2025, investor briefing, stating that expanding sales of quality products is Foxtron's goal. However, he noted that how this will be achieved requires discussions with brand owners and channel partners. Liu emphasized that Foxtron and Luxgen share consistent objectives focused on broadening sales and market presence. When pressed about next steps, Liu deflected, saying, "You will have to ask Foxtron."

Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong's right-hand man, Chung Hyun-ho, has suddenly retired. Chung led the Business Support Task Force (TF), and Lee is expected to take full control of Samsung's personnel and outline a new blueprint for the company's future to restore its former glory.

Global PMX achieved a turnaround to profitability in the third quarter of 2025, driven by a strong surge in its semiconductor segment and aggressive expansion of overseas production capacity. The company, which manufactures and processes precision metal components, expects strong growth momentum going forward.

ASMedia reported a 41% quarter-over-quarter and 62% year-over-year rise in net profit after tax to NT$1.582 billion (US$51 million) in the third quarter of 2025, driven by stronger ASIC foundry business momentum and recognition of Techpoint's revenue.

China's humanoid robotics market is accelerating, as Ubtech Robotics reported that the total 2025 orders for its Walker S2 industrial humanoid robot have exceeded CNY800 million (approx. US$112 million).

AMD unveiled its latest CPU and GPU product roadmap during investor day, confirming the launch of the Zen 6 architecture built on TSMC's 2nm process in 2026. The next-generation Zen 7 architecture also made its first appearance on the roadmap, with industry speculation placing its release between 2027 and 2028. Both core architectures will successively power future EPYC and Ryzen processor series.

BizLink recently announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting record-breaking operational performance. The company also disclosed the acquisition of 100% equity in XFS to enhance its high-speed transmission technology landscape. In addition, BizLink adjusted its global investment structure to optimize group governance and capital utilization.

MediaTek's latest October 2025 revenue slightly declined from September but remained higher than the same period in 2024, maintaining a peak level. The company previously stated at its earnings call that Dimensity 9500 shipments would stay robust during this period, confirming that flagship smartphone SoCs continue to be MediaTek's key operational pillar in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Wistron Group delivered record profits in the third quarter and first three quarters of 2025 on strong AI server demand, while Quanta Storage also hit historic highs in the first nine months despite margin pressures, underscoring sustained momentum across AI and storage markets.

Foxconn (Hon Hai Group) is scheduled to hold its third-quarter earnings call on November 12, with strong investor attention focused on the company's advancements in AI server cabinets and new smartphones. Market enthusiasm has been buoyed by the performance of these products, while anticipation builds around progress in AI hardware and upcoming smartphone orders as the industry moves into the fourth quarter. Investors also await updates on Foxconn's electric vehicle (EV) and robotics projects, as well as collaborative efforts with major partners such as SoftBank Group, Mitsubishi Electric, and TECO Electric.

Taiwan-based industrial computer maker Nexcom is pivoting hard into humanoid robots as artificial intelligence expands into "physical AI."

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, according to the latest report from the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Moreover, the machinery industry has seen nine consecutive months of growth since February 2025, due to a slight depreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar, and AI-driven demand for electronic and measurement equipment.

Fan manufacturer Powerlogic reported solid momentum in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong shipments of next-gen graphics cards, particularly the growing demand for Nvidia's 5000 series GPUs. As chip supply improves and downstream customers ramp up orders, Powerlogic's thermal module shipments surged significantly. The company remains optimistic about growth prospects in high-end gaming, AI PCs, and next-generation graphics card products heading into the fourth quarter.

Acer founder Stan Shih has been awarded the third K.T. Li Award. Shih said that when he first started his business, he wasn't thinking about making money; he only wanted to create value. Since then, the Acer Group ecosystem has expanded to include Acer, Wistron, BenQ, and AUO; each bringing its own successes.

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 to launch the "Taiwan Bridges Program" in collaboration with Academia Sinica and other research institutions. The initiative aims to invite 31 Nobel laureates to Taiwan within seven months for lectures and academic exchanges.

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 firms translating forward-looking ideas into deployable, real-world systems.

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 purchasing power, companies are turning to new business models and strategic alliances to sustain growth in the commercial market, seeking to offset the shortfall from shrinking consumer spending.

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 concerns over Meta's effectiveness in combating scams. The social media giant is accused of profiting by charging higher rates for suspicious ads instead of fully blocking them.

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 last year. The company attributed the margin improvement to its business model shift toward direct supply and shipments of higher-margin products.

Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin NVL144 AI rack system features higher power GPUs and CPUs, driving its liquid cooling cost to about US$55,710, 17% higher than the previous NVL72 model.

Pegatron reported its October 2025 revenue at NT$117.8 billion (approx. US$3.80 billion), up 2.53% month-over-month but down 0.82% year-over-year, maintaining over NT$100 billion for the second consecutive month thanks to strong momentum from Apple Inc.'s new iPhone models. The company's cumulative revenue for the first ten months of 2025 reached NT$915.4 billion, a slight decline of 0.18% compared to last year.

Bengaluru-based electronics manufacturing services provider Kaynes Technology is considering moving part of its production to North America as Indian exporters grapple with the US's sharply higher tariff regime. The Trump administration in Washington raised duties on a broad range of Indian goods to as high as 50% in 2025, a jump from the earlier baseline of around 10%, severely affecting exporters across multiple sectors.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently received approval from most of the company's shareholders for a compensation package worth about US$878 billion over ten years, contingent on conditions such as selling 20 million electric vehicles and 1 million Optimus robots per year. Through Tesla's leadership, the humanoid robot market is expected to grow rapidly. The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) recently announced that it will collaborate with the National Development Fund (NDF) to enhance investment in robotics companies and technologies, with a total amount of up to NT$10 billion (approx. US$322.9 million).

Samsung Electronics is seeking to increase in-house production of key robotics components, with an eye on enhancing its adaptability in the robotics market. Industry experts interpret this move as not just a cost-cutting measure but also as preparation for Samsung's entry into the customized robot business, as adaptability will be a key asset in tailoring each device to meet clients' specific needs.