Jeng-wu Tai, retired vice president of Hon Hai (Foxconn) and ex-CEO of Sharp, has taken legal action against his former employer and Terry Gou, the founder of Hon Hai, over an alleged breach of an incentive agreement. Once a trusted lieutenant of Gou, Tai now seeks legal recourse to address the dispute, which centers on unfulfilled bonus payments tied to Sharp’s performance during Gou’s tenure as Hon Hai’s chairman.

Taiwan-based electronics distributor WT Microelectronics has steadily expanded its global distribution network following the completion of its acquisition of Future Electronics. The company is optimistic about a recovery in automotive and industrial applications in the first half of 2025, which, along with its sustained momentum in artificial intelligence (AI) product lines, is expected to contribute significantly to profit growth.

According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), undersea cables carry more than 90% of global internet data traffic and face more than 150 cable breaks annually worldwide, primarily due to human errors and accidents. These incidents underscore the fragility of global communication infrastructure. As an island nation heavily dependent on submarine cables, Taiwan is particularly vulnerable to such disruptions and is taking proactive steps to strengthen its network resilience.