Computex 2025: Telangana state courts Taiwanese firms for electronics production

A high-level delegation from the Government of Telangana, India, led by senior bureaucrat Narsimha Reddy IAS, participated in COMPUTEX Taipei 2025 to promote what the state describes as its ambition to emerge as a manufacturing powerhouse for electronics. According to officials, the visit marks a significant stride in Telangana’s ongoing engagement with the Taiwanese tech ecosystem to attract investments and advance electronics production within India.

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Univacco to open third Vietnam plant to offset tariff risks and boost EU sales

Taiwanese vacuum coating film specialist Univacco Technology plans to establish its third manufacturing facility in Vietnam, as part of a broader strategy to diversify supply chains, lower operating costs, and sharpen its edge in the European market. The move, greenlit at a recent shareholders’ meeting, reflects the company’s response to persistent global economic volatility and geopolitical headwinds.

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AI gives small chipmakers a shot at the big leagues

Taiwanese IC design companies made a strong showing at Computex 2025, using the global stage to spotlight cutting-edge technologies developed for AI applications. While tech giants like MediaTek and Realtek brought their entire product portfolios to the event, a wave of small and mid-sized firms—including Elan Microelectronics, FocalTech, Etron, Microip, and the Egis Technology Group—are showcasing targeted innovations that signal the island’s growing AI ambitions.

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Shibaura Electronics revises stance on bidding war, withdraws opposition to Yageo’s hostile offer

Shibaura Electronics announced on May 21, 2025, a shift in its stance regarding the competing tender offers (TOBs) from Japan’s MinebeaMitsumi and Taiwan-based Yageo for its shares. Originally, Shibaura Electronics had recommended that shareholders accept MinebeaMitsumi’s bid. However, the company has now revised its position from a clear endorsement to a neutral stance.

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