Despite rising offshore wind installation costs due to the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, with some projects experiencing delays, offshore wind remains a critical option supporting Taiwan’s energy independence and corporate green power demand. Developers emphasize strong industrial demand for green electricity but note that market information is insufficient. They call for establishing an independent, credible, and transparent third-party information platform to help buyers assess pricing and timing.

SK Hynix’s rumored plan to enter low-power DRAM contract manufacturing for the first time is drawing industry attention, amid speculation that the move is driven by intensifying competition from China’s fast-advancing memory suppliers. The shift could have ripple effects for Taiwanese foundries that currently handle much of South Korea’s fabless memory output.

Hiroca Holdings, a Taiwan-based supplier of automotive interior components, said its new automated coating line in Mexico is on track to begin phased production by the end of 2025, a move that will support rising orders from major American and Japanese automakers operating in North America. Because the Lunar New Year will fall later than usual in 2026, the company does not expect Taiwanese automakers to pull forward year-end inventory builds in December 2025.