Acer’s European subsidiary Enfinitec steadily expands repair and service business across the continent

Acer Inc.’s European repair service subsidiary, Enfinitec, has recorded steady growth over the past decade, benefiting from the company’s expanding brand presence and the growing demand for professional repair services. Tobi Musson, CEO of Enfinitec, stressed that by servicing different product lines for the same client or similar products for a wide range of customers, Enfinitec’s consistent quality has enabled it to expand its market steadily.

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Google leads cloud AI race with advanced TPU chips, says industry insiders

Competition among major US cloud service providers (CSPs) and AI firms is intensifying, with Google currently perceived as holding a leading position in the overall AI market. Its advancements in AI foundational models, applications, cloud infrastructure, and especially its proprietary Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) chips distinguish it from competitors.

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For Samsung Electronics, cross-department synergy boosts home appliance operations in Taiwan

Samsung Electronics has continued to demonstrate its resilience in its Taiwan operations in 2025, even in the face of tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks. The company saw sustained year-over-year growth across its mobile phone, tablet, and wearable segments, while its home appliance division has also seen a notable turnaround against the market trend.

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Synopsys’ IP business underperforms in 3QFY25, announces 10% workforce reduction

US electronic design automation (EDA) giant Synopsys faced ongoing challenges from US export restrictions to China and difficulties with key foundry customers. As of July 31, 2025, the company’s revenue and profit for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 fell short of market expectations, prompting an announcement of a 10% workforce reduction.

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Taiwan expands tax credits to boost investment in advanced smart applications

Taiwan’s traditional industries are facing operational pressures from US reciprocal tariffs. However, to encourage companies to invest in the next phase of growth, the Legislative Yuan has passed law amendments proposed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), expanding tax credits for companies investing in smart machinery, 5G, cybersecurity, AI, and energy-saving carbon reduction equipment. Such companies can now receive tax credits up to NT$2 billion (US$61.8 million).

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