05 Dec
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Hotel robots work best for delivery, not bartending, Taiwan operator finds

As AI technology matures, robotic applications are flourishing across industries, with many seeking new business opportunities. However, challenges vary when it comes to actual implementation. Kevin Chiang, COO of Dunqian, Taiwan’s largest hotel operator, recently stated that current hotel robots should focus on repetitive, high-frequency tasks requiring minimal communication. He noted that the hospitality industry highly values emotional interaction, and only as AI and sensing technologies advance will robots be able to handle more complex scenarios.

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05 Dec
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Taiwan urged to shift from open-source user to global contributor in AI era

As artificial intelligence (AI) advances at breakneck speed and global competition over foundation models intensifies, open-source software has emerged as a strategic pillar for national digital resilience. The US, Europe, and China have all turned to open-source development to accelerate innovation, attract talent, and strengthen domestic software ecosystems.

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05 Dec
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Taiwan’s Elan reports lower November sales as global uncertainty weighs on demand

Elan Microelectronics, a leading Taiwanese maker of touch-controller chips, posted NT$946 million (approx. US$30 million) in revenue for November 2025, a decline of 3.5% from a year earlier and 5.1% from October. The company attributed the slowdown to the fourth quarter’s traditional weak season for consumer electronics and to rising global uncertainty driven by trade-policy shifts and geopolitical tensions, which have made brand customers more cautious in both marketing and procurement.

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05 Dec
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UMC expands US supply chain with 8-inch wafer MOU with Polar Semiconductor

UMC has finalized plans to invest in the US semiconductor manufacturing sector by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American foundry Polar Semiconductor on December 4, 2025. The two companies will explore collaboration opportunities for 8-inch wafer production within the US, targeting growing demand from automotive, data center, consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense industries.

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05 Dec
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Moore Threads soars fivefold on STAR Market debut as US$1.07bn fuels AI chip drive

Moore Threads, billed as China’s first domestic GPU stock, debuted on 5 December with a near fivefold jump from its issue price, becoming the STAR Market’s largest IPO in 2025. The company issued 70 million shares at CNY114.28 each, equal to 14.89% of total equity, and expects net proceeds of CNY7.576 billion (approx. US$1.07 billion) to accelerate AI chip development.

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