Nvidia's Q4 fiscal 2025 earnings (ended January 2025) stand out for their jaw-dropping scale and what they reveal about the company's transformation, even with a few wrinkles like a gaming dip. Here's what's special about the numbers:

SK Hynix has reportedly reached a significant milestone in its pre-production trials by raising the yield rate of its sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) to 70%. This achievement strengthens the South Korean semiconductor company's position in the competitive HBM4 market, as industry observers eagerly await its next moves.

Arm has unveiled its Armv9 edge AI computing platform, featuring the Cortex-A320 CPU and Ethos-U85 NPU to power AI workloads at the edge. Capable of running models with over a billion parameters, the platform reflects Arm's push to decentralize AI processing, making it essential for the IoT.

At Dassault Systèmes' SolidWorks and 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 in Houston, CEO Pascal Daloz outlined his 2025 market outlook, predicting strong growth in the US and Asia despite global economic uncertainty, while Europe may see a slowdown.

As US technology companies continue to unveil quantum processing units (QPUs), the commercialization of quantum computers is expected to accelerate. South Korean firms are also investing in R&D centered around future applications. However, South Korea currently lags behind major countries in overall quantum technology and urgently needs government support to close this gap.

Delta Electronics plans to expand the Indian market with industrial automation foray. Tata is expected to sign MoUs with semiconductor firms to enhance its chip capabilities.

The Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry's top annual event and a key barometer of market trends, returns to Barcelona from March 3 to 6. Despite slower-than-expected 5G adoption, AI is reshaping the telecom sector. At MWC 2024, AI took center stage, overshadowing even 5.5G and 6G.

With 3GPP Release 18 (R18) finalized in late 2024, the 5G-Advanced (5G-A) era officially begins. MWC 2025 will be the key showcase for the latest 5G-A innovations, highlighting its impact on next-generation connectivity.

Apple has signed an agreement with Indonesia to invest in the country, paving the way for sales of the iPhone 16 to resume in Southeast Asia's largest nation.

In the Chinese automotive market, emerging manufacturers such as NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, and Leapmotor have long been emblematic of the industry's shift toward self-developed intelligent driving technology. Historically, these companies were known for their high degree of in-house innovation in autonomous driving systems. However, as intelligent driving technologies gain broader adoption across China, many of these new players are now increasingly turning to outsourcing partnerships.

Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing robust growth, prompting automakers to introduce new models in 2025. Among them, Volvo just launched its next-generation fully electric EX30 compact SUV in Taiwan on February 26. Equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Auto 8155, the EX30 underscores the increasing importance of smart cockpit technology as a key differentiator in the EV sector.

Nissan has been struggling with the bleak outlook that no one seems to be able or willing to come to its rescue, either from within or outside of the Japanese automaker.

In recent years, China Steel Chemical Corporation (CSCC) has undergone a significant transformation, placing a strong emphasis on the research and development of advanced carbon materials. The company is particularly optimistic about the rising demand for energy storage solutions, spurred by innovations in compound semiconductor technology and the expansion of data centers. In line with this strategic shift, the board of directors recently approved two major Z projects—plans to build state-of-the-art production facilities for isotropic graphite and advanced carbon materials. With an investment totaling over NT$1.4 billion (approx. US$42.6 million), the facilities are expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2027.

President Donald Trump wasted no time reshaping US energy policy, signing the "Unleashing American Energy" executive order on his first day in office. The sweeping directive dismantles the Biden administration's clean energy framework while bolstering fossil fuel industries, marking one of the sharpest policy reversals in recent US history.

Taiwan's renewable energy ambitions are facing mounting hurdles, as regulatory and logistical challenges slow the rollout of solar photovoltaic (PV) and offshore wind projects. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has lowered its renewable energy generation target from 20% to 15% by the end of 2025. However, even this reduced goal appears increasingly unattainable, with renewables accounting for just 12% of Taiwan's total electricity generation as of 2024.

Taiwan's drone industry is aggressively positioning itself on the global stage, with encouraging developments emerging in recent times. Yet, as international markets fling open their doors, the critical question looms: Can the supply chain seize these opportunities and sustain long-term momentum? This challenge has swiftly ascended to the forefront of the industry's agenda.

China's preeminence in the global shipbuilding arena is unmistakable, as it lays claim to an imposing 70% of the market. The protracted Russo-Ukrainian war has catalyzed a boom in unmanned systems, spurring nations to prioritize the development of both aerial and maritime variants. However, China's commanding grip over these sectors presents formidable hurdles for competitors, notably Taiwan and the US, as they strive to carve out their own footing in this critical technological race.

Unmanned vehicles plunging from the sky to the sea have emerged as pivotal assets on modern battlefields. While drones have long dominated the spotlight, nations worldwide are now exploring the untapped potential of unmanned maritime vessels. In Taiwan, beyond the state-led Huilong and Kuachi projects spearheaded by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to develop surface and subsurface autonomous vehicles, private enterprises are also making strides.

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) and OLEDWorks are collaborating to construct an advanced OLED display facility in New York. They are seeking a subsidy of approximately JPY100 billion (US$670.33 million) from the state government for the project.

Vacuum evaporation film manufacturer Univacco Technology aims to take its experience in the US market to Europe, with the company's subsidiary in Poland set to begin operations in the second quarter of 2025. The new subsidiary is expected to contribute to its operational growth in Europe.

Taiwan-based polarizer maker BenQ Materials is pushing to prepare for microLED and OLED products, eyeing the business opportunities from the emergence of microLED application, according to company president Ray Liu.