TAITRA leads 270 firms to US auto shows for EV and smart vehicle opportunities

Amid the global trend toward automotive electrification and smartification, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has commissioned the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to spearhead a Taiwan Pavilion at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, aiming to support Taiwan auto parts suppliers in securing orders in major US trade shows. A total of 270 Taiwanese companies showcased their products, marking the second-largest delegation at the joint events.

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Arm’s EVP says AI is no bubble, highlights Taiwan’s strategic role

Drew Henry, Arm’s executive vice president of strategy and ecosystems and former Nvidia GeForce general manager, emphasized in a recent media interview that artificial intelligence (AI) has redefined computing. He highlighted how Arm secures its position in the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem through specialized, optimized compute platforms with built-in AI capabilities.

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Far EasTone posts record 3Q25 revenue driven by mobile and ICT segment growth

Far EasTone (FET) reported consolidated revenue of NT$26.39 billion (approx. US$851.8 million) in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 6.7% year-on-year increase and setting a new historical high for the period. The telecom operator’s growth was fueled by multiple enterprise IT project deliveries, steady prepaid card business expansion, and strong sales of Apple’s iPhone 17 series.

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Volkswagen China launches first SOC chip for L3 autonomous driving

Long seen as a global automaker struggling to yield meaningful results from its massive investments in vehicle electronics and electrification, Volkswagen is now entering its most important market: China. It is preparing to launch development of its first system-on-chip (SoC) designed entirely in China, a key component that will power Level 3 driver-assistance systems and future fully autonomous driving functions.

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Catcher Technology enters AI server chassis market

Driven by growing demand for AI servers, Catcher Technology has joined the competitive server chassis components arena. Chairman Hung Shui-shu said the server segment is still in its early stages, gaining traction only in recent months with entirely new customers. If the company successfully penetrates this market, Hung expects it to contribute significantly to future revenue. Production will leverage Catcher’s Taiwan and Suqian, China plants, though Hung did not specify which segment of the server chassis business the company is targeting.

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China’s Hua Hong sees profit fall over 50% on rising fab, R&D costs

Hua Hong Semiconductor, one of China’s top wafer foundries, reported a steep profit drop for the first three quarters of 2025, citing higher costs from new production lines and rising R&D expenses. Third-quarter revenue rose 21.1% year-over-year to CNY4.566 billion (approx. US$640.9 million), while net profit plunged 43.5% to CNY177 million. For the first three quarters, revenue totalled CNY12.583 billion, up 19.8%, but profit tumbled 56.5% to CNY251 million.

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创新聚链 协同共享 攀枝花市首届光电信息产业生态合作大会在仁和区召开

11月6日,攀枝花市第一届光电信息产业生态合作大会在仁和区举行。本次大会以“创新 聚链 协同 共享”为主题,来自全国各地的110余名企业代表、专家学者齐聚一堂,围绕新型显示、LED照明、电子元器件等领域展开交流,推动产业链上下游优质资源与攀枝花光电信息产业精准匹配。

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