Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin NVL144 AI rack system features higher power GPUs and CPUs, driving its liquid cooling cost to about US$55,710, 17% higher than the previous NVL72 model.

Pegatron reported its October 2025 revenue at NT$117.8 billion (approx. US$3.80 billion), up 2.53% month-over-month but down 0.82% year-over-year, maintaining over NT$100 billion for the second consecutive month thanks to strong momentum from Apple Inc.'s new iPhone models. The company's cumulative revenue for the first ten months of 2025 reached NT$915.4 billion, a slight decline of 0.18% compared to last year.

China is advancing its use of artificial intelligence (AI), with a breakthrough from Zhejiang University (ZJU)'s College of Integrated Circuits drawing industry attention. The university introduced FabGPT, a multimodal large model tailored for wafer fabrication that embeds AI into semiconductor manufacturing and process control to boost fab efficiency and lower defect rates.

Bengaluru-based electronics manufacturing services provider Kaynes Technology is considering moving part of its production to North America as Indian exporters grapple with the US's sharply higher tariff regime. The Trump administration in Washington raised duties on a broad range of Indian goods to as high as 50% in 2025, a jump from the earlier baseline of around 10%, severely affecting exporters across multiple sectors.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently received approval from most of the company's shareholders for a compensation package worth about US$878 billion over ten years, contingent on conditions such as selling 20 million electric vehicles and 1 million Optimus robots per year. Through Tesla's leadership, the humanoid robot market is expected to grow rapidly. The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) recently announced that it will collaborate with the National Development Fund (NDF) to enhance investment in robotics companies and technologies, with a total amount of up to NT$10 billion (approx. US$322.9 million).

Samsung Electronics is seeking to increase in-house production of key robotics components, with an eye on enhancing its adaptability in the robotics market. Industry experts interpret this move as not just a cost-cutting measure but also as preparation for Samsung's entry into the customized robot business, as adaptability will be a key asset in tailoring each device to meet clients' specific needs.

As global demand for drones accelerates, Taiwan's optical component makers are racing to capture new opportunities in imaging payloads, an area where the island's lens and module expertise offers a competitive edge.

The 2025 Future Innovation Tech Expo, or FIX 2025, closed late last month after drawing more than 115,000 visitors to the EXCO convention center in Daegu. The event spotlighted South Korea's ambitions in artificial intelligence, robotics, and future mobility. South Korea's President Lee Jae-Myung made a surprise visit on the event's third day, energizing participants and underscoring his administration's push to make the country a global AI powerhouse.

Snapchat has announced a one-year, US$400 million agreement with AI search startup Perplexity to integrate its AI search engine into Snapchat's chat functionality. The partnership aims to boost advertising and subscription growth, enhance user experience, and compete with social platforms like TikTok and Meta.

Clevo reported a single-quarter after-tax net profit of NT$890 million (US$28.7 million) in the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating steady operational performance. The company plans to continue improving operational quality and profitability, ensuring long-term stable growth through a solid strategy and high-margin products.