On the eve of MWC Shanghai’s opening, Francesc Fajula, CEO of Mobile World Capital (MWC) Barcelona, made his first whirlwind visit to Taiwan and granted an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES. He provided an in-depth analysis of how MWC evolved from a traditional telecom trade show into a cross-industry innovation platform. He also discussed differences in digital transformation across countries and emerging shifts in future industry competition.

US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at reshaping the country’s drone ecosystem, marking a strategic pivot to bolster domestic manufacturing and tighten airspace controls. The directives—”Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty”—are designed to strengthen the industrial base, enhance national security, and accelerate the adoption of next-generation aviation technologies.

Automotive connector manufacturer Hu Lane faced significant profitability challenges in the second quarter of 2025 due to the traditional industry off-season and severe exchange rate volatility. The company reported weaker-than-expected profit performance during this period, with most industry players similarly affected by sharp currency fluctuations. Hu Lane chairman Tzu-hsiung Chang noted the compounded impact of short-term exchange rate swings on the supply chain’s performance, causing losses across the sector.