28 Nov
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Philippines’ green energy push draws Taiwan solar, storage firms

The Philippines is rapidly advancing its green energy infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand driven by economic growth and data center expansion. Taiwanese energy companies highlight the Philippines’ abundant sunlight and low land costs as key advantages, with strong government support for solar power, waste-to-energy (W2E), hydropower, and energy storage sectors presenting new opportunities for foreign investors.

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28 Nov
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FitTech targets 2Q26 profits with goal to become Taiwan’s largest foundry

FitTech has had weak performance since 2023. It posted a net loss attributable to the parent of NT$290 million (approx. US$9.2 million) for the first three quarters of 2025, although a sharp improvement from 2024. The company has started in LED testing and is optimistic about its DFB and FEL foundry testing business in optical communications for 2026. Strong customer demand has clarified order visibility, and 2026 is expected to see multiple-fold growth. With new product layouts entering the harvesting stage, FitTech aims to turn profitable as early as the second quarter.

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28 Nov
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AI servers fuel interconnect boom as suppliers race to integrate signal, power, and cooling

As AI computing power rapidly scales, electronic system interconnect demands are shifting from traditional terminal structure optimization to comprehensive integration of high-speed signal integrity, high-power delivery, and system-level thermal management. Connectors and cables have become critical bottlenecks defining the performance limits of AI servers and edge devices. Connector and cable supply chain players say design capabilities involving materials, plating, shielding, and thermal coupling are emerging as core barriers for vendors aiming to enter the high-end market.

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28 Nov
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Taiwan boosts funding for system-level IC designs, focuses on drone sensors and secure chips

Taiwan’s Industrial Development Administration said it has approved 28 projects under its 2025 IC design subsidy program, selecting 33 companies for a combined NT$1.3 billion in government funding. The agency expects the initiative to generate nearly NT$36 billion in commercial opportunities as the island pushes system-level innovation in AI, drones and advanced sensing.

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28 Nov
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Taiwan optical suppliers see surge in automotive lens demand as autonomous driving expands

As autonomous-driving technologies proliferate and global safety regulations tighten, demand for in-vehicle camera lenses is accelerating rapidly. The shift is creating significant tailwinds for Taiwan’s optical supply chain—including Kinko Optical, Asia Optical, Calin Technology, Ability Enterprise, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology, and Largan Precision—while also raising the bar for each supplier’s technical capabilities.

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27 Nov
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Teinco targets net zero through electromechanical expertise

Global net zero goals and the rapid adoption of green energy by RE100 companies have pushed Taiwan’s green power market into a long-term shortage. Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm Teinco Technology stated that by leveraging its electromechanical background and diversified deployment strategy, the company has adopted a dual approach of strategic alliances and investments, successfully driving strong profit growth. Order visibility has now steadily extended through 2028.

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27 Nov
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Foxconn’s CityGPT platform optimizes smart city security ecosystem

At Hon Hai Tech Day 2025 (HHTD25), Foxconn clearly showcased its ambition to transition from hardware manufacturing to platform solutions. For the first time in the smart city exhibition area, Foxconn acted as a system integrator, leveraging its self-developed CityGPT platform to integrate technologies from global leaders such as NVIDIA and Microsoft. Supported by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs’ (MOEA’s) Asia New Bay 2.0 project, Foxconn is partnering with trusted technology service provider Gogolook to jointly build city-level AI solutions with cybersecurity resilience.

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