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Thursday 29 May 2025
Fiber-optic drones revolutionize warfare but leave toxic footprint in Ukraine
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have solidified their role as a pivotal force in both offensive and defensive operations. Recently, fiber-optic-guided drones, known for their exceptional resistance to electronic warfare interference, have surged in deployment across the Ukrainian battlefield, emerging as critical assets for both sides' military operations.
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Alpha Networks sees operational momentum in 2H25, plans to sample 1.6T switch by year-end
Networking company Alpha Networks (Alpha) held its shareholders meeting on May 27, 2025, where it expressed optimism about the continued strengthening of shipment momentum for its core products in the second half of 2025. Coupled with active expansion into emerging telecom markets and accelerated development of high-end products, Alpha maintains a cautiously positive outlook for its business growth this year.
Tuesday 27 May 2025
NTT and CHT debut IOWN-APN cross-border live performance at Osaka Expo 2025
At the Osaka Expo 2025, Japan's NTT and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) staged the world's first real-time cross-border performance using the IOWN all-photonics network (APN). This showcased the IOWN-APN international fiber link between Japan and Taiwan, featuring synchronized multi-language narration, interactive audience participation, and seamless live streaming, highlighting the potential of next-generation network technology in cultural entertainment.
Monday 26 May 2025
Ubiqconn sees Taiwan, US deployments pay off; secures new transfer orders
Ubiqconn Technology is cautiously optimistic about operations in 2025, after seeing the effects of inventory adjustments on maritime customers in 2024 taper off. Still, interference from non-industry factors in the second half of the year requires further monitoring.
Monday 26 May 2025
Chunghwa Telecom, Askey team up for made-in-Taiwan private networks
Chunghwa Telecom has announced a collaboration with Asus subsidiary Askey Computer to strengthen its enterprise private network solutions with homegrown Wi-Fi technology. The project will integrate Chunghwa Telecom's self-developed 5G smart network technology with Askey's Wi-Fi solutions, to create an industry-leading dual-network solution that offers stable, secure, and flexible private networking for enterprises.
Friday 23 May 2025
From routers to the cloud: Senao's bold push into AI and edge platforms

Once known primarily for its legacy network communications equipment, Taiwan-based Senao Technology is undergoing a sweeping transformation, targeting higher-value sectors including servers, AI edge computing, smart NICs, and accelerator cards — all driven by surging global demand for AI and high-speed networking infrastructure.

Friday 23 May 2025
AWS Taiwan data center is still in play, but the launch date is unclear

AWS previously announced that its new data center in Taiwan would launch in early 2025. Yet as midyear approaches with no official update, questions have begun to circulate.

Monday 19 May 2025
D-link reports 1Q25 loss as Chinese rivals flood global markets
D-Link Technology reported a net loss in the first quarter as Chinese networking equipment makers redirected products originally destined for the US market to other regions following geopolitical tensions.
Friday 16 May 2025
Exclusive: Zyxel confident in capturing market share gap amid TP-Link order shifts
Recently, Chinese router manufacturer TP-Link has reportedly come under criminal and civil investigation by the US Department of Justice, focusing on its pricing strategies and national security concerns. Market speculation suggests that if TP-Link faces sales restrictions in the US, its substantial market share could be redistributed, benefiting Taiwanese networking brands such as Zyxel, D-Link, and Asus with significant order transfers. Zyxel has confirmed that some customers have already initiated order shifts.
Thursday 15 May 2025
Network gear makers lack capacity and components to expedite shipments amid tariff concerns
Taiwan-based networking and communication solutions providers are facing difficulties meeting customers' requests to expedite shipments during the 90-day pause on the US reciprocal tariffs due to the time needed to adjust their production capacity and a lack of support from component suppliers.
Monday 12 May 2025
Taiwan's 5G ambitions confront limits of homegrown technology

At a high-security inspection of the Evergreen Group's Seventh Container Terminal on May 7, Chunghwa Telecom's CTO & SEVP, Chih-Hsiung Huang, acknowledged that limitations in domestic 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technology have made it unsuitable for the expansive port environment. As a result, the 5G private network deployed at the terminal continues to rely on base stations provided by Nokia and Ericsson.

Monday 12 May 2025
Planet Technology faces currency headwinds but posts strong revenue, boosts R&D to drive growth
Taipei-headquartered networking equipment manufacturer Planet Technology is experiencing financial challenges due to recent fluctuations in the New Taiwan Dollar (US Dollar equivalent missing). The company reported that significant changes in the exchange rate against the US dollar have adversely affected its cost structure and profitability. With most of its global transactions settled in US dollars, the currency turbulence has added an extra layer of uncertainty to Planet's financial outlook.
Thursday 8 May 2025
Qisda delivers robust 1Q25 results amid tariff relief, eyes medical business as next growth driver
Taiwan's tech group Qisda reported solid year-over-year growth in both revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by increased customer demand during a 90-day US tariff exemption period. While revenue growth is expected to continue into the second quarter, Chairman Peter Chen warned of rising uncertainties, including the pending expiration of the tariff waiver, currency volatility, and escalating geopolitical risks.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Pegatron ramps up 5G O-Ran strategy in SEA to navigate market shifts and expand telecom infrastructure
In response to the initial US-China trade war, Pegatron Corporation began expanding into Indonesia in 2019, setting up operations in Batam. Finding existing capacity inadequate, they increased their investment in 2023 by constructing a new factory, which began operations in 2025 and started mass production earlier this year. This modern facility is now a key site for Pegatron's deployment of 5G Open Radio Access Network (5G O-RAN) business applications.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Marvell delays roadmap reveal as macro clouds first-quarter outlook
According to Reuters and , On May 6, 2025, Marvell Technology announced the postponement of its planned Investor Day to calendar year 2026, citing the uncertain economic environment. The postponement reflects the company's cautious approach amid current market uncertainties.
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tariff turmoil brings uncertainty and new opportunities, says RichWave
RF front-end supplier RichWave held an investor conference to share its market outlook. The company noted that although tariff conditions remain uncertain, client orders have not yet undergone significant adjustments. Operationally, RichWave expects second-quarter 2025 performance to be on par with the previous quarter.
Friday 2 May 2025
CWTC posts strong Q1 as packaging demand surges, eyes expansion in Asia
Taiwanese lead frame packaging giant CWTC posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by its inclusion on key client procurement lists and surging demand for consumer electronics and communication products.
Monday 28 April 2025
Southeast Asia's most advanced manufacturing base: inside Pegatron's new 5G factory in Indonesia
Pegatron Corporation has officially launched its new smart factory in Batam, Indonesia. This facility marks a key step in Pegatron's advanced manufacturing strategy and will serve as a flagship location for its 5G business.
Friday 25 April 2025
Pegatron opens world's largest 5G smart factory in Indonesia
Pegatron unveiled its new manufacturing facility on Indonesia's Batam Island yesterday, featuring a dedicated 5G private network spanning the entire plant. The facility, developed in partnership with Indonesian telecom operator Telkomsel, positions itself as the world's largest 5G-enabled smart factory.
Friday 18 April 2025
Server and networking sectors drive chip order spike ahead of 90-day tariff window

Since the US government opened a 90-day window for reciprocal tariff exemption negotiations, the market widely expects a strong wave of early inventory pull-ins during this period. Semiconductor firms are already bracing for a surge of rush orders. IC design companies report that customers in the server and networking sectors are especially aggressive in restocking.

Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's delay of sweeping tariffs leaves Taiwan networking firms cautious
President Trump announced a 90-day delay in implementing new tariffs for over 75 countries on April 9, 2025, just hours after the equal tariffs took effect. These countries will face only a baseline 10% tariff during this period, providing temporary relief to global supply chains.
Friday 11 April 2025
Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs get temporary reprieve as Trump targets China directly with 145% tariff
The Trump administration has fully suspended its recently announced reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand for 90 days, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on China to 145%. This suspension was implemented within 24 hours of the original tariff announcement.
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Wi-Fi 7 set to replace Wi-Fi 6 by 2025, but industry opinions on growth remain divided

The supply chain expects Wi-Fi 7 to replace Wi-Fi 6 as the market mainstream by 2025, gradually. Despite optimism among certain sectors about Wi-Fi 7's increasing market penetration, differing opinions persist about whether Wi-Fi 7 will emerge as the dark horse of the communications industry in 2025, based on trends observed at the MWC 2025 exhibition.

Monday 31 March 2025
Interview with Ceva CEO: Neural networks gradually replacing traditional DSP; targeting edge AI in the IP market
IP provider Ceva has been actively entering the edge AI sector in recent years. In an interview with DIGITIMES, CEO Amir Panush stated that edge AI presents significant market opportunities and will be a key growth engine for Ceva in the coming years.
Thursday 27 March 2025
Vietnam cuts tariffs, greenlights StarLink amid US trade surplus and tariff concerns
Vietnam has cut tariffs on US imports while aiming for closer trade relations, responding to concerns over its trade surplus. This comes as the US prepares to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners with trade surpluses. Additionally, Vietnam has approved Starlink.
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