Cybersecurity firm Check Point Software has released its September Cyber Security Report, showing that organizations worldwide faced an average of 1,900 cyberattacks per week, up 1% year-over-year. Taiwan once again ranked first in the Asia-Pacific region. The hardware and semiconductor industries were identified as primary targets.
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) announced on October 21 the establishment of its AI subsidiary, CHT InventAI, marking another success in internal startup incubation within the group. CHT chairman Alex Chien said InventAI's launch is just the first step, with at least two more subsidiaries currently in preparation to accelerate the commercialization of technologies from in-house researchers and expand the industrial ecosystem.
US tariffs have gradually become internalized as part of corporate order costs amid the ongoing tariff war, according to Ted Hsu, president of heavy electrical equipment maker Fortune Electric. Hsu further notes that operational disruptions will be minimal as tariffs are already factored into procurement budgets for new orders in the third quarter of 2025.
As Nvidia's next-gen AI server platform enters mass production, cloud service providers (CSPs) continue advancing their in-house ASIC development plans, sustaining robust demand for AI data center infrastructure. The supply chain expects this momentum to further boost Taiwan's PCB manufacturing output growth in 2025.
Apple's updated Vision Pro headset, launching this week, may not bring sweeping new features, but the packaging reveals a quietly significant shift: it's assembled in Vietnam.
Nvidia currently holds over 90% of the GPU market. However, as Google and AWS continue to invest in self-developed AI accelerators and expand their applications, Nvidia's market share is expected to face downward pressure after 2026, potentially falling to 70%. Regardless of which company designs the chips or how American firms compete, the chip foundry business is expected to remain with TSMC.
ZJeagles Comsemi Technology (ZJeagles) has closed its Series B+ funding round, securing over CNY700 million (approx. US$98 million) — a new record for China's Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) industry.
The 2025 Future Innovation Technology Expo (FIX 2025) opened in Daegu in January 2025, bringing together 585 companies across 2,000 booths to showcase breakthroughs in mobility, robotics, artificial intelligence, and ICT.
Coupang announced on October 21 that it signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to jointly promote retail innovation and supply chain resilience in Taiwan. The LOI was signed at the MOEA's 2025 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference by Robert Porter, Coupang's Global Affairs Director, and Deputy Minister Cynthia Kiang.
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has announced a partnership with the Sarawak state government in Borneo, marking its official entry into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market. According to South Korea's News 1 and MTN, Rebellions signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sarawak's IC design company, SMD Semiconductor, to collaborate on AI chip design and development. The cooperation includes joint semiconductor development, the Sarawak state government's data center initiatives, and joint marketing activities.
OpenAI's recent chip procurement deals with AMD and Broadcom signal a strategic effort to reduce reliance on Nvidia Corporation, the dominant supplier in the AI hardware space. Although Nvidia maintains about 95% market share in AI chips, market analysts emphasize OpenAI's need to secure multiple suppliers to meet its massive computing demands.
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