Following its 2024 acquisition of a local photovoltaic and energy storage project in the Philippines, ATE Energy recently secured two renewable energy bidding projects from the Philippine government, marking another milestone in advancing its presence in the country’s renewable energy sector.

Europe’s military-industrial supply chain is experiencing renewed momentum as US President Donald Trump’s hardline stance on NATO defense budgets continues to reshape spending priorities across the EU. Taiwanese manufacturer MilDef Crete, specializing in rugged industrial computers, has indicated that increased defense spending within the bloc, initially driven by policies from the Trump administration, has evolved into a long-term structural trend. This heightened military expenditure is anticipated to continue beyond the conclusion of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

On June 12, 2025, at VivaTech in Paris, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang issued repeated warnings that tightening US restrictions on AI chip exports to China may backfire, accelerating the rise of Chinese tech giant Huawei and potentially undermining America’s leadership in the global AI ecosystem. Huang emphasized that cutting off access to advanced chips may force China to double down on domestic alternatives—and succeed.