13 Nov
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Apex Material Technology reports 3Q25 revenue and profit gains on medical and industrial demand

Apex Material Technology, a manufacturer specializing in touch panels and optical lamination services, reported revenue and profit growth in the third quarter of 2025, driven by rising shipments for medical applications and a rebound in demand from the industrial control sector. Management anticipates that continued sales growth from US and European medical clients, as well as steady expansion in industrial control and transportation markets, will support performance in the upcoming quarter and throughout 2026.

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13 Nov
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ECE banks on NEV projects for growth amid stable 2025 auto demand

Electronic components and semiconductor lead frame manufacturer Excel Cell Electronic (ECE) saw strong demand for automotive lead frames early in 2025, but momentum in the third quarter of 2025 dampened due to tariffs and market uncertainties. However, recent signs of recovery in customer orders have led the company to expect stable automotive-related demand for 2025.

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13 Nov
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Hiwin eyes 2026 growth driven by semiconductor and robotics

Transmission component maker Hiwin reportedly expects overall industry conditions to clarify only after March 2026, despite stable current market demand with customers focusing on short-term needs. The company is optimistic about revenue growth next year, fueled mainly by strong demand in semiconductor equipment and robotics, which it sees as key drivers for its business.

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13 Nov
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Anthropic aims for profitability by 2028 while OpenAI’s losses could reach US$74 billion

AI startup Anthropic is projected to break even by 2028, fueled by steady enterprise client revenue, whereas OpenAI is expected to continue incurring significant operating losses until 2030 due to heavy investments in compute infrastructure. Financial documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal indicate that OpenAI’s operating losses could reach US$74 billion in 2028, roughly three-quarters of its anticipated revenue, in contrast to Anthropic’s target of profitability within the same timeframe.

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13 Nov
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Taiwan Mobile posts 11% YoY profit rise in 3Q25 as new tech business gains momentum

Taiwan Mobile reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 12, posting consolidated revenue of NT$46.34 billion (US$1.5 billion), operating income of NT$5.12 billion, and net profit after tax of NT$3.61 billion, marking a 10% increase from the previous quarter, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached NT$10.63 billion. For the first nine months of 2025, cumulative revenue totaled NT$141.98 billion, operating income reached NT$15.44 billion, and net profit after tax grew by 2% year-over-year to NT$10.56 billion.

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13 Nov
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Automotive and sports lightweight demand boosts FCS injection molding shipments

Plastic injection molding giant Fu Chun Shin (FCS) reported positive year-on-year revenue growth for October 2025, driven by demand from automotive components, ICT, semiconductor, and sports industry customers. New technology deployments in the premium sports sector are beginning to reap benefits, with supercritical fluid physical foaming equipment seeing increased shipments.

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13 Nov
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WPG restructures to accelerate global expansion and lead in logistics

WPG Holdings has unveiled a comprehensive group restructuring plan that will consolidate its four subsidiaries—World Peace Industrial (WPI), Silicon Application Corporation (SAC), AIT Group, and Yosun Industrial Corp.—into two core business units led by WPI and AIT. The initiative aims to boost operational efficiency and achieve economies of scale, positioning the company for stronger growth.

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