New Nvidia RTX cards drive Powerlogic’s January revenue growth

Powerlogic, a cooling fan manufacturer, reported revenue of NT$135 million (US$4.11 million) in January 2025, representing a 37.05% increase compared to the previous month. This marks the company’s highest monthly revenue in nearly four months, primarily attributed to the launch of Nvidia’s new RTX 5080 and 5090 mid-to-high-end graphics cards. The new product releases prompted gaming-related customers to introduce new PC models, leading to increased orders for Powerlogic’s mid-to-high-end cooling fan products.

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Estonian defense delegation explores drone partnership in Taiwan

Taiwan has welcomed Estonia as its newest partner in the drone industry. The visit by the Estonian defense delegation has created new collaborative opportunities in this sector. On January 6, 2025, representatives attended a dinner hosted by the Taiwan Excellence Drone Overseas Business Alliance, with Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Kuo Jyh-huei, in attendance.

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Samsung chair’s nine-year legal battle ends, signals return to decisive management

Samsung Electronics Chairman Jae-Yong Lee’s recent acquittal in a merger and accounting fraud trial marks the end of the company’s decade-long “judicial crisis,” according to South Korean media. Industry observers expect Lee to revive his “speedy management” style to tackle crucial challenges in decision-making and semiconductor competitiveness.

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Samsung likely to reduce foundry investments amid competitors’ expenditure boost

International foundry players including TSMC, SMIC, and GlobalFoundries (GF) are expected to either maintain or increase their capital expenditure in 2025, focusing on expanding capacity and investing in next-generation technologies such as advanced packaging and silicon photonics. In contrast, Samsung Electronics is prioritizing cost reduction amid ongoing losses in its foundry business, sparking concerns about a potential decline in its market share.

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Allan Ko: Tariff wars won’t derail Kymco’s Southeast Asia expansion

Kymco Group chairman Allan Ko believes that rapidly shifting US tariff policies will mostly impact four-wheel vehicles, leaving the electric scooter segment relatively unscathed. Moreover, since Kymco’s main focus is on the markets in Europe and Southeast Asia, the current tariff wars will have little effect on the company, as it continues to expand investments in Thailand and Indonesia.

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