Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has identified next-generation communications as the most formidable of he’s administration’s “five major trusted industries,” placing the sector at the heart of the national innovation strategy.

Electromechanical controller manufacturer Syntec Technology officially debuted on the stock market on September 17, marking a new chapter for the Taiwan-based company in the robotics industry. Chairman Peter Tsai expressed confidence in the firm’s post-IPO prospects, highlighting the substantial development potential in smart robotics over the coming 10 to 20 years. While acknowledging that the technology may not always be at the forefront of innovation, Tsai emphasized that this represents a fundamentally new application field.

Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors plans to complete its CEO transition by October 2025. Current CEO Kurt Sievers, who will remain in the position until then, made what is likely his final visit to Taiwan as chief executive during SEMICON Taiwan 2025. Incoming CEO Rafael Sotomayor also attended the event and met with Taiwanese partners as part of the planned leadership change.

The South Korean government has reportedly decided to embark on urgent negotiations with Washington after the US slashed tariffs on Japanese automobiles, creating a potential pricing imbalance that could disadvantage South Korean automakers in the American market.