Taiwan currently shines on the global stage with three standout industries: its healthcare system, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), and semiconductors. Though each sector’s competitive edge stems from unique factors, they all share one crucial—and arguably most important—common denominator: the sustained, multi-generational commitment of the nation’s social elites. This commitment is measured not in years, but in cycles of sixty years, known as a jiazi in the traditional Chinese calendar.

Amazon’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network, Project Kuiper, may soon land in Taiwan, where competition among local telecom operators is intensifying. Reports suggest Far EasTone Telecom holds an early advantage because it controls 28 GHz spectrum bands compatible with Kuiper’s technology.

Lightel Technologies, a fiber optic component maker headquartered in Seattle, has emerged as a key supplier in the rapidly expanding satellite laser communications market, as rising global demand pushes the company into its next phase of growth.

On October 24, Intel reported a return to profitability in the third quarter of 2025, posting net income of US$4.06 billion compared with a loss of US$2.92 billion in the previous quarter. Revenue rose 6% sequentially to US$13.65 billion. Gross profit increased to US$5.22 billion from US$3.54 billion in the second quarter, while operating income rebounded to US$683 million after a US$3.18 billion loss in the prior period.