Since April 2025, tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have cast a long shadow over Taiwan’s car market, dragging down sales for most brands. Premium electric vehicles bore the brunt of the slump, with demand collapsing for models from Volkswagen, Luxgen Motor, and Toyota. In response, these automakers rushed to roll out time-limited discounts in a bid to salvage sales.

As 5G continues to proliferate worldwide, major telecom equipment makers are accelerating efforts toward next-generation communications. Nokia has already begun 6G frequency band testing at its headquarters in Finland, laying the foundation for future networks.

Taiwan’s 2026 defense budget is set to approach NT$1 trillion amid increases in military spending and heightened defense policies. This will lead to a major boost in maritime and aerial contracts in the short term, including the largest-ever procurement of drones at 50,000 units. Additionally, the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology’s (NCSIST) “Kuachi” attack-type unmanned boats have recently passed operational evaluations, with mass production expected to begin in 2026, and orders for more than 1,000 units are expected.