Zyxel to showcase military tech at IDEX 2025

Zyxel Communications will attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21, 2025. The company plans to present its latest software-defined radio (SDR) products, UAV/USV data link radios, satellite communication modules, advanced radar systems, and new electronic warfare reconnaissance devices to global military clients.

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Taiwan launches talent recruitment program to bridge gap in AI, quantum research

A recent study by Academia Sinica highlights the need for Taiwan to inject fresh momentum into fundamental research, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The study suggests that top international scholars should visit Taiwan regularly to conduct research and mentor postgraduate and postdoctoral students, enhancing Taiwan’s academic standing.

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Foxconn targets NT$7 trillion revenue for 2025 on AI momentum

Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology) Chairman Young Liu projects the company’s revenue to exceed NT$7 trillion (US$212 billion) in 2025, with the potential to reach NT$8 trillion (US$243 billion) based on market conditions. During a groundbreaking ceremony on February 12, 2025, Liu attributed this optimistic forecast to the robust growth in AI server demand, which he described as the company’s “second leg” of growth.

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Despite global disruptions, TSMC and Nvidia bolster Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain

In late 2024, Nvidia’s Blackwell AI GPUs encountered supply chain disruptions, including design setbacks, production bottlenecks at TSMC, and cooling system constraints, delaying shipments by one quarter. At the same time, tightened US semiconductor restrictions and the potential return of Trump-era tariffs have created further market uncertainty, prompting a more cautious outlook for Nvidia, TSMC, and the broader semiconductor industry.

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