Foxconn reported a revenue of NT$551.4 billion (US$16.8 billion) for February 2025, marking a new high for this period. This figure represents a month-over-month increase of 2.36% and a year-over-year growth of 56.43%. Cumulatively, the revenue for the first two months of 2025 reached NT$1.9 trillion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 24.63%, also setting a record for this timeframe.

With geopolitical pressures intensifying rapidly after Trump’s inauguration as President of the US, TSMC announced on March 4, 2025, that it would invest an additional US$100 billion in the US. However, this new investment plan still tests the Trump administration’s ability to address issues related to factory construction and talent shortages.

As manufacturing grapples with a growing technology gap, Siemens has unveiled a strategic framework to bridge the digital divide in industrial AI implementation. At its core are three foundational principles: AI solutions must meet rigorous industrial-grade standards, the technology should remain accessible to businesses at all levels, and a comprehensive ecosystem is necessary to support widespread adoption. Christine Herbst-Kubitz, General Manager of Siemens Taiwan Digital Industries, emphasized that this approach will accelerate manufacturing automation while maximizing previously untapped resources.

On March 5, US President Donald Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress since taking office. He opened by stating that despite facing economic headwinds, “America is back,” emphasizing the importance of attracting businesses to invest in the US through tariffs rather than the CHIPS Act.