According to the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA), the PCB manufacturing output value of Taiwanese companies in the second quarter of 2025 reached NT$218.2 billion (US$7.2 billion), a 14.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024; cumulative output value in the first half of 2025 hit NT$423.6 billion, up 13.8% year-over-year, demonstrating strong growth despite the usual off-season.

OpenAI has announced its new AI video generation model, Sora 2, which combines visual and audio elements in AI-created videos for the first time. The company also introduced the Sora iOS app, giving users the ability to generate and share short AI videos with friends through features that emphasize creativity over prolonged screen time.

China Motor Corporation (CMC) delved into the development origins and future plans for the ET35, Taiwan’s first domestically produced electric commercial vehicle, at the annual Taiwan Automotive International Forum and Exhibition (TAIFE) on October 1, with CMC senior manager Leo Liu outlining the company’s ongoing roadmap and product blueprint.

Despite bottlenecks, including culture, Taiwan-India bilateral ties are expanding. The number of Apple suppliers in India is likely to reach 45 amid production diversification.