GlobalWafers has officially launched its US$3.5 billion silicon wafer manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, marking the first fully integrated 12-inch wafer production line built in the United States in over two decades. Chairman Doris Hsu announced plans for an additional US$4 billion expansion, bringing the company’s total US investment to US$7.5 billion.

Although Taiwan’s corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for offshore wind energy has offered a steady channel for green energy for industrial use, much attention has turned to rising prices due to inflation and increasing production costs. While prices during Round 3.1 were below NT$6 per kilowatt-hour (US$0.18), Phase 3-2 prices are now projected to rise beyond NT$6.5 per kilowatt-hour. With inflation remaining a persistent issue, developers assert that construction costs will only continue to grow, making price drops unlikely.

According to a press release, Tata Elxsi announced on May 14, 2025, that it has been chosen by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) to support vehicle software engineering and the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The collaboration is expected to accelerate innovation and improve software scalability across vehicle models.