Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-Yong has leveraged global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to transform Samsung into a “technology-first” company. Rather than pursuing large-scale deals, Lee has focused on strategic acquisitions that strengthen core technologies. These efforts have laid the foundation for Samsung’s competitiveness in semiconductors, automotive electronics, AI, and display sectors.

Acer Inc. delivered solid operating results for the first quarter of 2025, but sharp foreign exchange losses undercut its profitability. The company reported NT$445 million (approx. US$14.7 million) in forex losses—equal to 42% of its operating income—according to financial results approved by the board on May 8. With the New Taiwan dollar rising rapidly in the second quarter, investors are closely watching whether currency-related losses will escalate.

TSMC, Intel, Samsung Electronics, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are backing the modular semiconductor approach that breaks down system-on-chip (SoC) designs into smaller functional units as the US$107 billion to US$384 billion market takes shape.

Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture between Foxconn Precision Industry and Yulon Motor Group, has signed an MOU with Mitsubishi Motors, positioning Yulon’s Sanyi factory as the production hub for the Japanese automaker’s electric vehicles.