Fueled by strong demand from mobile phone and security control (SEC) clients, TSMC’s optical component manufacturing subsidiary, VisEra, reported a robust performance in the fourth quarter of 2024. This surge helped propel the company’s full-year revenue to surpass the NT$10 billion (approx. US$305.51 million) milestone, setting a new record in its history.

Oppo launched its flagship foldable smartphone, the Find N5, in Singapore on February 20. Billy Zhang, Oppo’s president of Overseas Marketing, Sales, and Services, noted that while foldable device shipments have fallen short of expectations recently, the product line holds substantial growth potential. He anticipates demand for foldable devices could double in the next three to four years.

Apple’s recent launch of the entry-level iPhone 16e marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward greater self-sufficiency in technology. A standout feature of this new model is the upgraded A18 processor, which supports advanced Apple Intelligence capabilities, alongside the introduction of Apple’s first in-house modem chip, the C1. This development signifies a crucial step for Apple in reducing its reliance on Qualcomm’s chips.

The surge of artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting Taiwanese networking companies to seize emerging opportunities. Accton is actively expanding into areas such as all-optical communications and AI accelerators, while Senao Networks has teamed up with Intel to enter the standard server market. Sercomm is also diligently exploring growth potential in sectors like the smart grid and the Internet of Things (IoT).