Leading NAND flash manufacturers have gradually cut output to stabilize market prices and prevent further declines, as they intend to uphold pricing even beyond the Lunar New Year break, according to industry sources.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) on his current trip to Taiwan has garnered market attention to the company's emphasis on advanced packaging.

China's semiconductor industry has accelerated the localization of photoresists, a crucial manufacturing material, supported by government initiatives, technological advancements, and growing market demand. According to TrendForce, domestic manufacturers have made notable progress in this sector.

Aetina, a subsidiary of Innodisk, has announced comprehensive support for the super mode feature introduced by Nvidia's Jetson Orin NX and Jetson Orin Nano modules. The company also announced a collaboration with Qualcomm, combining the latter's inference accelerators and advanced software with Aetina's edge computing hardware.

Foxconn subsidiary FIH (Foxconn Interconnect Technology) debuted at CES 2025. Dr. Wen-Yi Kuo, Executive Board Director, and Vice President of FIH, shared valuable insights with DIGITIMES on Taiwan's competitive edge in the rapidly growing automotive electronics industry, emphasizing that the era of smart vehicles is now firmly established.

The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) recently shared its outlook for the industry in 2025, expressing cautious optimism. While the overall economic outlook for the first half of the year remains uncertain, the upcoming Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) in March is expected to serve as a key indicator for order intake, providing momentum for the second half of the year.

Ericsson announced on January 14 that 5G Standalone (SA) and 5G advanced networks are poised to become the next major focus for the mobile industry. This shift comes as telecom operators seek to adopt performance-driven business models and provide differentiated services for customers.

Taiwan's three major telecom operators —Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone Telecommunications— all delivered stellar results in 2024, driven by merger synergies, rising average revenue per user (ARPU), and successful B2B market expansion. All three companies achieved record-high revenues and demonstrated impressive operational improvements.

Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter.

Major regions are implementing new electric vehicle (EV) policy shifts in 2025, with the US, China, and Europe each pursuing different strategic developments, creating substantial uncertainty in the future EV market outlook.

Lextar Electronics has disclosed its collaboration with European automotive brands to develop smart vehicle miniLED displays, with mass production expected to begin in the next two to three years.

With CES 2025 just concluded, DIGITIMES hosted the "2025 CES Insights: Analyzing New Trends in AI Applications" forum on January 14, providing exclusive updates and insights from the show.

HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) posted consolidated revenue of NT$9.52 billion (approx. US$57.32 million) in December 2024, showing growth of 48.22% compared to the previous month and 13.22% compared to the same period last year. The company's annual revenue reached NT$10.125 billion in 2024, achieving a 73.41% increase year over year and setting a new record high.

The surging demand for advanced data center expansion has brought energy stability, cost-efficiency, and safety into sharp focus. In response, Gus Technology unveiled a dual-purpose UPS energy storage module powered by lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) technology. While primarily aimed at the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market, the company also envisions expanding its use to backup battery units (BBUs).

Taiwan's power industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation, spurred by the decentralization and liberalization of the electricity market. Established companies are keen to develop renewable energy innovations, while startups seize opportunities in this evolving landscape. Increasingly, players across the sector are focusing on intelligent solutions to stay competitive and navigate the energy transition.

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology successfully launched the Smart Dragon-3 (Jielong-3) rocket on January 13, 2025, near Haiyang in Shandong province, deploying 10 CentiSpace-01 satellites into orbit. These satellites will form part of a low-orbit constellation planned to include 240 satellites, with 120 scheduled for deployment by the end of 2026.

The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) achieved a milestone on January 15, 2025, when its self-developed CubeSat, PARUS-T1, successfully entered a 515-kilometer low-Earth orbit (LEO) aboard a SpaceX rocket in the US. The satellite established a connection with TASA's ground station, marking its first successful space entry after the unsuccessful PARUS-T1A launch attempt in Japan.

Taiwan's drone manufacturers are making significant strides in reaching global supply chains, despite facing challenges similar to other domestic industries where small and medium-sized companies dominate the landscape. To overcome these limitations, the sector has been pursuing strategic alliances and integration initiatives to achieve the scale necessary for international market success.

As 2025 approaches, with Donald Trump potentially returning to the White House, global economic uncertainties remain prevalent. However, the cyclical replacement of devices, coupled with anticipated growth in the US and Chinese markets, is expected to drive moderate growth in the display panel sector by 2025.

China continues to expand its production capacity for polarizers, resulting in a market oversupply and making it hard for polarizer prices to rise. To cope, Taiwanese manufacturers such as BenQ Materials, Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT), and Optimax Technology are transforming, with each taking a different path.

CES, one of the world's most influential technology events, once again showcased groundbreaking innovations. Although electronic paper wasn't the main highlight of this year's event, companies like PocketBook and Continental AG introduced fresh, eye-catching applications, all powered by E Ink's technology.