EU-US framework agreement to boost trade, investment, and industrial cooperation

On August 21, 2025, the US and the European Union announced a Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, pledging to reduce tariffs, enhance industrial and electronics cooperation, and boost transatlantic investment. The agreement aims to strengthen supply chains, re-industrialize economies, and expand trade in strategic sectors.

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AUO subsidiaries present smart manufacturing and carbon management tools

Two subsidiaries of AUO Corporation—AUO Digitech and AUO Envirotech—are set to showcase a suite of AI-powered sustainability technologies at Automation Taipei 2025. Under the theme of data empowering sustainability, the companies will present integrated solutions spanning AIoT, energy management, carbon monitoring, and smart manufacturing, aiming to offer end-to-end digital transformation and decarbonization for the industrial sector.

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AI server demand powers Getac’s revenue upgrade

AI servers are in high demand. Getac Holdings’ subsidiary, Atemitech, began setting up production capacity for AI server chassis and racks at the end of 2024 and has started shipments this year. Getac chairman James Hwang noted that the company had not previously produced server chassis due to limited demand. But it now expects significantly higher demand by 2026. Originally forecasting a year-on-year revenue growth of 8–12% for its mechanical parts business, Getac has now raised this outlook to 12–20%.

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Hyundai reportedly deepens push into automotive semiconductors with Samsung, Intel ties

As part of its broader effort to strengthen competitiveness in the next generation of vehicles, Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its transformation toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs)—a shift that includes not only the development of in-car software platforms but also a strategic move toward in-house automotive semiconductor development.

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Joint modules key to electric machinery alliance targeting humanoid robot market

The robotics supply chain states that at the current stage of humanoid robot development, mechanical components—primarily critical parts—account for about 50% of the total cost, with joint modules averaging around 40%. Recognizing joint modules as the crucial element in humanoid robot development, Taiwanese manufacturers are focusing on R&D of these “joint modules,” launching cross-industry collaborations or alliances and taking action behind the scenes.

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As Microsoft doubles down on AI, Azure Space is relegated to the sidelines

As Microsoft intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence, several non-AI-related divisions have faced significant cuts — with the Azure Space satellite initiative reportedly among the latest casualties. While the tech giant confirmed that Azure Space has not been fully discontinued, several of its products have been retired or shifted in scope. The number of employees affected by these changes remains unclear.

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GUS Technology enters Vietnam drone market with high-performance battery system debuting in September

GUS Technology is targeting the rapidly growing drone market with its proprietary battery cell technology and system design capabilities, which will be officially showcased in September this year. As GUS Technology notes, the company has already secured a drone project in Vietnam and will continue its collaborative efforts in Taiwan’s industrial ecosystem to further propel the visibility of Taiwan’s drone industry.

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