The rise of global AI applications has driven increased demand for power ICs, with power management IC (PMIC) design company uPI Semiconductor reporting steady demand for integrated Power Stage and server products. The company is targeting mid- to long-term gross margins of 40% while focusing on total solution offerings, including CPU and GPU Vcore power controllers, Power Stage components, and converters that support three fast-growing sectors: end-device computing, edge server computing, and cloud computing centers.

China’s Wingtech Technology is facing renewed strain as its Dutch subsidiary Nexperia becomes mired in a leadership and supply chain dispute, while a state-backed shareholder prepares to cut its holdings. The dual challenges highlight deepening tension between Nexperia’s Dutch management and Chinese operations, further clouding Wingtech’s stability and global semiconductor ambitions.

Silicon intellectual property (IP) provider M31 Technology posted a loss for the third quarter of 2025. The company blamed the red ink on project delays from North American and European chip design clients and a sharp increase in electronic design automation (EDA) licensing fees.

Nan Yang Industries, a subsidiary of Sanyang Motor (SYM), anticipates a recovery in Taiwan’s automotive market by the end of 2025, with annual sales volume expected to hold steady at around 400,000 units, according to company vice president Sing-sheng Chan during an interview on November 6. Pointing to a “late surge” as a result of government policies, Chan noted that Hyundai Motors aims to continue growing its market share as conditions improve in 2026.