Yageo posts 82% profit jump in 4Q25 on AI-driven product mix

Taiwanese passive component giant Yageo reported a strong operational rebound in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by continued growth in demand related to artificial intelligence (AI) and high-end applications. The company also benefited from an optimized product portfolio and the completion of its acquisition of Japan’s Shibaura Electronics, which was consolidated into group revenue starting in November 2025.

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TSMC crosses US$2 trillion mark, undeterred by geopolitical and AI risks

On February 24, 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) crossed the US$2 trillion market capitalization mark, becoming the eighth company in US stock market history to reach the milestone and the first from Taiwan. The achievement places TSMC sixth in the global rankings by market value, behind Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, and Amazon.

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