The Japanese government’s decision to heavily subsidize Rapidus, a domestic semiconductor company, via legislative changes has ignited discussions among industry specialists. Asahi Shimbun reports that Rapidus’s focus on extreme semiconductor miniaturization is seen by some as an outdated strategy, reminiscent of a 19th-century obsession with “battleships and heavy artillery,” missing the true trends of the industry.

On March 3, TSMC chairman C.C. Wei announced a significant investment expansion of US$100 billion at the White House. However, the largest Opposition in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, the Kuomintang (KMT), strongly opposed this investment plan on March 11.

COMPUTEX 2025 will run from May 20–23 at Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center, spotlighting “AI Next” as its core theme. The event will host top global tech companies unveiling the latest AI and computing breakthroughs.

The rapid adoption of AI is driving a surge in global data demand. Yet, 5G deployment has fallen short of industry expectations, pushing telecom operators to seek new revenue streams. At MWC 2025, the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) underscored that “Complete 5G” will be pivotal for mobile operators looking to redefine the market and increase revenue. However, the adoption of 5G standalone (5G SA) remains the decisive factor.