After nearly a year of negotiation, OpenAI has finalized a sweeping corporate restructuring that transforms its hybrid nonprofit model into a fully for-profit enterprise while granting Microsoft Corp. a US$13.5 billion stake.

Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo have agreed to merge in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about US$22 billion, forming a US-based leader in high-performance radio frequency (RF), analog, and mixed-signal semiconductors. The announcement coincided with Skyworks’ release of preliminary fiscal 2025 results.

After dominating China’s first wave of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, BYD is shifting its focus in 2025 from electrification to intelligent mobility. The automaker has launched what it calls a campaign for “smart driving for everyone,” aiming to make autonomous driving technologies accessible to mass-market consumers.

Leading South Korean conglomerate heads are set to engage in intensive “corporate diplomacy” during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, meeting with global leaders and entrepreneurs to expand international cooperation and investment opportunities.

Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is sounding the alarm. The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) has issued a rare public warning about critical power shortages that threaten the island’s chip manufacturing dominance. The message is clear: without immediate action, Taiwan risks losing its competitive edge in the global semiconductor race.

In response to the surge in AI- and HPC-driven market demand, WPG Holdings’ board of directors has approved an adjustment to its investment structure to further advance its semiconductor supply chain strategy. WPG will implement a professional division of labor within the group and enhance the operational efficiency and market share of its Logistics as a Service (LaaS) business.