20
Dec
Singapore and China have signed 27 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas such as finance, the digital economy, green development, and technology. The agreements were finalized during the Singapore-China Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting held in Chongqing, co-chaired by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong and China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
20
Dec
Apple set to reclaim global smartphone lead as Samsung faces sales warning
Apple is poised to surpass Samsung Electronics in global smartphone shipments in 2025, marking its first return to the top spot in 14 years. Meanwhile, Samsung’s smartphone business, once a key revenue pillar during downturns in its semiconductor division, is reportedly showing signs of strain amid rising costs and intensifying competition.
20
Dec
Auto electronics firms eye drones and robotics with caution
Interest in drones and robotics has continued to build across markets in 2025, yet not all automotive electronics manufacturers are convinced the moment has arrived.
20
Dec
Foxconn’s EV arm just bought a vehicle brand for US$25m. Why it matters
On the evening of December 19, Yulon Motor Co. and Foxtron Vehicle Technologies jointly announced a strategic transaction aimed at consolidating Taiwan’s electric vehicle ecosystem.
19
Dec
Adoption of LEO satellites in fleet management business
LEO satellites lead the global fleet management revolution as a key driving force for IoV commercialization.
19
Dec
Powertech eyes edge computing PDU market with distributed AI focus
Amid sustained high demand for AI computing power and accelerated deployment of data center expansions and edge AI applications, Powertech expressed an optimistic outlook for its 2026 operations during its December 16, 2025, earnings call. The company plans to continue targeting high-growth product lines and markets by expanding its portfolio based on core technologies while concentrating resources on high-value and fast-growing customers.
19
Dec
Acer’s Jason Chen elected chairman of Taipei Computer Association
On December 16, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) convened its first board and supervisory meeting of its 18th term, completing the election of its standing directors and supervisors and formally appointing Jason Chen, chairman and CEO of Acer, as its new chairman. The meeting also marked a smooth leadership transition from the outgoing chairman.
19
Dec
UK court grants Acer, Asus, Hisense interim license in Nokia patent dispute
Taiwanese tech giants Acer and Asus, along with Chinese home appliance and display leader Hisense, won a favorable ruling from London’s High Court in their global litigation against Nokia over audiovisual streaming technology patents. The court confirmed that before finalizing patent licensing terms, the defendants are entitled to an interim license allowing continued sales of related products.
19
Dec
US scrutinizes Nvidia H200 chip exports to China as risks mount
The Trump administration has launched an interagency review to determine whether to authorize the first exports of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, Reuters reported.
19
Dec
Taiwan makes silicon photonics a pillar of its new national AI strategy
Taiwan is seeking to anchor itself at the center of the next wave of artificial intelligence infrastructure, with silicon photonics elevated to a strategic national priority.