FarEasTone taps satellite tech to bridge Indonesia’s healthcare divide
FarEasTone (FET) has taken a major step in exporting its telemedicine capabilities abroad, announcing on Dec. 8 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan’s Teleport Access Services and Indonesia’s state-owned satellite operator Telkomsat. The three parties will jointly develop satellite-based telemedicine services aimed at remote and underserved communities across Indonesia’s far-flung islands.
WITS breaks revenue record again with strong AI and internet-sector growth
WITS, formerly Wistron Information Technology and Services (Wistron ITS), reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.08 billion (approx. US$34.5 million) for November 2025, up 7.2% from the previous month and 18% year-over-year, marking a new monthly record after its peak in September. Consolidated revenue for the first eleven months reached NT$10.43 billion, an 11.5% increase year-over-year and already higher than the full-year total for 2024.
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UMC launches new Tainan plant to convert chip waste into valuable materials
United Microelectronics (UMC) has opened an NT$1.8 billion (approx. US$58 million) circular economy center at its Tainan campus, launching an in-house facility that will convert semiconductor waste into reusable industrial materials as part of the company’s long-term sustainability plan.
Taiwan’s Getac sees strong 2026 demand for rugged PCs despite memory shortages
Getac, the Taiwanese maker of rugged industrial computers, reported NT$3.62 billion (approx. US$116.1 million) in revenue for November 2025, an 8.48% increase from the previous month and a 15.6% rise from a year earlier. Revenue for the first 11 months of the year reached NT$36.093 billion, up 10.59% year-over-year.