Taiwanese firms have achieved stellar results in the electronic components and AI server sectors, but a concern has been whether these industries are keen on supporting and investing in local startups. A government-commissioned survey by the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) has shown that policy support remains crucial for sustaining Taiwan’s startup investment momentum, while challenges remain in expanding startups’ international reach and market entry capabilities. However, traditional electronics contract manufacturers have notably increased their investments in startups.

A publicly shared photo from a private gathering in Taiwan has set off debate over whether US export rules on advanced technology are being skirted, putting Taiwanese hardware makers MSI and Gigabyte under fresh scrutiny.

Industrial memory module maker Innodisk has seen monthly growth in 2025 operations as AI demand explodes, causing severe DDR4 shortages and a persistent supply crunch. Chairman Chuan-Sheng Chien said the overall memory price trend is climbing with no foreseeable end to the surge, an unprecedented phenomenon in the industry.