Protrade Applied Materials expands SEA presence

Protrade Applied Materials, a subsidiary of Weblink International specializing in the distribution of industrial raw materials, posted a record-high consolidated revenue of NT$6.07 billion (approx. US$203.08 million) in 2024. Despite uncertainties in the global economic and trade markets, the company anticipates steady growth in businesses with rigid demand such as tires, adhesives, and waterproof roofing.

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TSMC’s additional US$100B investment prompts Trump administration to intensify pressure on Samsung

Samsung Electronics is facing a challenging period as the Trump administration, which took office in January 2025, enforces its “America First” tariff and investment policies. Initially targeting TSMC and Apple by demanding significant increases in their US investments, recent shifts have seen mounting pressure directed at companies like Samsung, putting executive chairman Jae-Yong Lee in a difficult position.

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NTU researchers, global teams target human-like robot collaboration amid power limitations

International research teams are accelerating efforts to enable human-like collaboration among robots using vision-language-action (VLA) models, aiming for interactions as natural and seamless as those between people. These advances could open the door to widespread applications in healthcare, caregiving, and food service—if current technological limitations, particularly energy efficiency, can be overcome.

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Taiwan’s Heran sets sights on smart home leadership with advanced AI and connectivity

Heran, a Taiwan-based smart appliance maker, is stepping up its drive into next-generation connected living, laying out an ambitious strategic roadmap at its latest shareholders’ meeting. As augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) technologies reshape the modern home, Heran is staking its position at the nexus of connectivity, intelligence, and sustainability.

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Oppo strikes first SEP licensing pact with Volkswagen, unlocking 5G tech for global lineup of connected cars

Oppo announced on June 5 that it has signed a global licensing deal with Volkswagen Group, giving the German automaker access to its standard essential patents (SEPs) for cellular technologies, including 5G. The agreement covers Volkswagen’s global lineup of connected vehicles and marks Oppo’s first bilateral patent licensing agreement with a carmaker, highlighting the company’s strategic move from smartphones into the smart vehicle space.

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Largan chair addresses software dispute, announces board reshuffle and R&D boost

Largan Precision held its annual shareholders’ meeting on June 6, 2025, chaired by Chairman Enping Lin. Lin directly addressed concerns about an ongoing software licensing dispute with a German company, assuring shareholders that the legal issue would not impact the company’s production. He emphasized that Largan would comply fully with judicial procedures and accept the outcome of the case.

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Taiwan’s ITRI showcases 6 groundbreaking drone technologies at Japan Drone 2025

Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is making a strategic move to redefine the future of drone technology, unveiling six groundbreaking innovations at the Japan Drone 2025 exhibition. By targeting high-value sectors such as inspection and logistics, ITRI is positioning itself at the cutting edge of a rapidly evolving market, setting the stage for its drone technologies to lead in next-generation applications.

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