Russia’s SJ-100 regional aircraft completed its maiden flight with a domestic PD-8 engine in April 2025, marking a milestone in the country’s drive to replace Western components under international sanctions.

As many Taiwanese technology companies strive to meet international RE100 and net-zero emissions targets, they are increasingly concerned about the long-term challenge of green energy shortages. In response, GreenRock Energy announced on June 4 the launch of a new joint venture, dubbed Yishi Energy, in partnership with Delta Energy and ZN Energy. The goal is to create an investment platform for solar energy projects and strengthen participation in Taiwan’s green power trading market.

Kevin Zhang, Deputy Co-Chief Operating Officer at TSMC, recently reiterated the company’s cautious approach toward adopting High NA EUV lithography tools, emphasizing that TSMC is “in no rush” to bring the advanced technology into high-volume production. His remarks have reignited industry speculation around ASML’s multi-billion-dollar next-generation lithography platform.