Ukraine’s recent drone operation, dubbed “Spider Web,” has sent shockwaves through military establishments worldwide after successfully penetrating deep into Russian territory and destroying dozens of aircraft worth billions of dollars. The audacious attack demonstrates how inexpensive technology is fundamentally reshaping modern warfare economics and forcing a complete rethink of military strategy.
Geopolitical risks and tariff pressures are accelerating the regionalization of global manufacturing. Yet Taiwanese supply chain leaders warn that not all regions offer viable conditions for new factories, citing the need for stable infrastructure, reliable utilities, and a supportive industrial ecosystem.
As Taiwan confronts an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape and more frequent natural disasters, building resilient communications networks has become a national priority. In a major step toward that goal, Chunghwa Telecom — the island’s largest telecommunications provider — announced on June 4, 2025, that it had officially secured government approval to operate OneWeb’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service for commercial fixed communications as of June 3, 2025. Chunghwa Telecom is the first company in Taiwan to receive such a license.
IBM Taiwan announced that its enterprise-grade AI platform, watsonx.ai, has been adopted by the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU). Starting from the 2025 academic year, the platform will be used as a tool for teaching and innovative practical applications. The collaboration between both parties is also set to expand into joint industry research and application development.
Samsung Electronics, once known for showcasing its “super gap” or “ultra gap” in chipmaking prowess, has taken an uncharacteristically quiet approach to its 2025 foundry events. The annual Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE) Forum—usually a platform to unveil advanced process roadmaps—was held without press releases, promotional campaigns, or public disclosures, drawing industry-wide attention.
Samsung Display (SDC) and BOE have filed patent lawsuits against each other within a single day, highlighting an escalating legal battle between the South Korean and Chinese panel giants.
As generative AI and high-performance computing reshape global infrastructure needs, the demand for high-speed transmission and system stability is accelerating. In an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES, Steven Jiang, Sales Director for APAC and Europe at TE Connectivity, detailed how the connector industry is adapting to these seismic changes—and redefining its role in the AI era.
The Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) recently traveled to Tokyo and Nagoya to discuss machinery cooperation between Taiwan and Japan, which is expected to result in collaborative efforts on orders and technology. TAMI stated that it hopes to expand the scope of cooperation and jointly address current global supply chain restructuring and industry upgrading challenges.
Geopolitical tensions are increasingly threatening the stability of global supply chains, with the semiconductor sector at the heart of growing concerns. The US government’s push for the CHIPS and Science Act serves as a stark reminder of Washington’s anxiety over the heavy concentration of semiconductor manufacturing in Taiwan. This shift in policy underscores fears that such dependence on Taiwan could leave the global supply chain vulnerable to disruptions.