As Middle Eastern nations accelerate economic diversification efforts, global attention is turning to the region’s rising profile as a destination for technology investment — a trend further amplified by US President Donald Trump’s recent visit, which resulted in more than US$2 trillion in investment and cooperation agreements across the region.

Cooling module manufacturer Cooler Master revealed that its Taiwan factory is already operating at full capacity and is actively seeking new sites to expand production. Additionally, the Vietnam plant is scheduled to begin mass production in the third quarter of 2025; however, based on current customer orders, it is expected to reach full capacity by the end of 2025.

Waffer Technology, a key supplier of magnesium and aluminum structural parts, reported NT$532 million (approximately US$17.8 million) in revenue for May 2025, reflecting an 11.08% decline from April and a 3.91% decrease compared to the same month last year. For the first five months of 2025, cumulative revenue reached NT$2.582 billion, marking a year-on-year drop of 4.53%.

Samsung Electronics is reportedly repurposing its existing facilities to bolster its advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the rapidly growing AI and high-performance computing markets. Equipment transfers are expected to begin as early as the second half of 2025.