The global shift toward clean energy, driven by the need to address extreme climate events, is reshaping both the power and automotive industries. As the push for net-zero emissions gains momentum, traditional automakers are pivoting toward electric vehicles, while power grids are transitioning to low-carbon systems. Taiwan, aligning with global energy targets, has revised its goals to ensure renewable energy accounts for 15% of the country’s supply by 2025, increasing to 20% by 2026.

As Microsoft transitions from a software giant to a cloud leader, with its cloud business now accounting for 40% of its revenue, a senior executive emphasized the company’s expanding AI partnerships. The executive clarified that Microsoft’s custom chip development serves as a reference model for customers rather than positioning the company as a competitor to chip manufacturers.

As market demand rebounded in 2024, Bright LED Electronics Corp. achieved stable operations starting in the second quarter. The company posted an after-tax net profit of NT$89 million (approx. US$2.78 million) for the first half of the year, representing a 40% year-over-year growth. Despite ongoing uncertainties in order visibility, Bright LED expects its performance in the fourth quarter and throughout 2025 to remain consistent with that of the first half of 2024.