Taiwan’s electric vehicle (EV) market is poised to enter a new phase of fierce competition by the end of 2025, as the island’s three major automotive groups prepare to launch a wave of new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) aimed at capturing the fast-growing mainstream segment.

Taiwanese lithium battery module maker Joules Miles (JMS) is positioning itself for long-term growth in emerging aerospace and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) markets, betting on the rapid expansion of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite deployments and the global drone industry.

Facing accelerated AI server upgrades and soaring power consumption, Giga Computing is promoting next-generation cooling technology and one-stop data center solutions, with South Korea identified as a key market. The company recently participated in the Korea Electronics Show (KES 2025) to highlight its competitive edge to potential local customers.

Samsung Electronics reached a historic milestone as its market value exceeded KRW600 trillion (US$420 billion) for the first time, driven by a sharp rebound in the global memory market. The Samsung Group’s total valuation is now nearing an unprecedented KRW1,000 trillion.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration plans to lift the nation’s semiconductor self-sufficiency target to 40%, citing TSMC’s continued fab expansion in the US as a central pillar of that strategy.

The future development of Taiwan’s battery industry must be grounded in the global competitive landscape and domestic industrial conditions, implementing differentiated, niche, and advantage-based strategies. The focus should be on developing small-volume, diverse, high-value, and cost-effective products to build technical barriers and avoid falling into price competition traps.