Wistron is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI), signaling its intent to capitalize on the surging demand for AI technologies. Chairman Lin Hsien-Ming recently announced that the company will allocate a staggering NT$35.5 billion (US$1.08 billion) to capital expenditures in 2025, a sharp 77% increase from the previous year. Of this amount, NT$13 billion will be invested directly into AI-related production. Despite global economic uncertainties and the potential impact of tariffs, Wistron’s leadership remains undeterred, betting that the growing need for AI will continue to drive business success, with a return on these investments expected by 2026.

Walsin Lihwa, a leading manufacturer of cables and stainless steel, believes that a potential ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia conflict could significantly boost demand for stainless steel. This increased demand would span various sectors, including factory equipment, petrochemical facilities, home appliances, and the automotive industry. As a result, such development would greatly benefit the company’s operations.

Apple has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest over US$500 billion in the US over the next four years—a move designed to supercharge American innovation, high-skilled manufacturing, and the semiconductor supply chain.