RichWave turns to non-China markets amid sluggish Wi-Fi 7 growth

Radio frequency front-end chipmaker RichWave held its earnings call on August 1, 2025, and shared its outlook for the coming months. In the second quarter, RichWave posted a loss mainly due to the appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar and the slower-than-expected penetration of Wi-Fi 7. For the second half of the year, the sluggish performance in the Chinese market is the main reason Wi-Fi 7 adoption has fallen short of expectations.

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Transcom’s entry into Taiwan’s advanced military projects boosted by certification

Gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium nitride (GaN), and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) power amplifier (PA) specialist Transcom announced on July 31, 2025, that it has made a breakthrough in the critical field of defense communications. The company is also actively expanding into the commercial microwave market, demonstrating strong momentum through a dual-track development strategy.

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Goldkey eyes growth momentum in 2H25 by capturing AI edge memory market

Memory module manufacturer Goldkey transitioned from the emerging stock market to a listed company, achieving revenue of NT$3.163 billion (US$105.5 million) in the first half of 2025, representing nearly 30% year-over-year growth. Market analysts are optimistic that with memory prices rebounding and the continuous expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, the company’s operational performance will maintain its momentum in the second half of the year.

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