PSMC reports bigger 2Q25 loss, stronger Taiwan Dollar and weak chip prices offset Tata deal gains

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (PSMC) reported a steeper net loss in the second quarter of 2025, as a stronger New Taiwan dollar and weakening wafer average selling prices (ASPs) continued to weigh on performance. The contract chipmaker posted a net loss of NT$3.33 billion (US$103 million), marking its eighth consecutive quarterly loss, despite contributions from a technology licensing deal with India’s Tata Group.

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Quiet dominance on global sensor: Inside Goertek Microelectronics’ second Hong Kong IPO bid

Goertek Microelectronics Inc., a spin-off from Shenzhen-listed Goertek Inc., has refiled its prospectus for a listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This marks its second attempt after a previous application lapsed earlier in 2025, as the company targets growth in the global smart sensing and system-in-package (SiP) market.

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Taiwan’s AI robotics alliance seeks democratic supply chains partnerships in humanoid race

AI-powered unmanned systems are emerging as strategic assets, with governments worldwide prioritizing robotics beyond industrial automation. Wu Tsung-tsong, chairman of Taiwan’s Cloud Computing & IoT Association (CIAT), argues that Taiwan is ideally placed to become the go-to supply chain partner for democratic nations. TAIROA President Szu Kou-i points to Switzerland — despite its small size, it has drawn major players like Apple, Google, and Nvidia — as a model Taiwan could emulate.

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