Taiwan's increasingly frequent extreme weather events and rising peak electricity demand have made backup power solutions crucial, particularly for high-consumption industries like semiconductors that rely on stable, uninterrupted energy. Seizing the opportunity in this growing market, networking equipment manufacturer ATW Technology is pivoting into the hydrogen energy sector, aiming to build a promising new revenue stream that could eventually outpace its legacy networking business.
Apple has quietly entered the early stages of developing its long-rumored foldable iPhone, with supply chain sources confirming that the company began its initial P1 (Prototype 1) phase in June. If everything stays on track, the device could complete prototype testing by the end of 2025 and proceed to the Engineering Verification Test (EVT) stage, setting the stage for a possible launch in the second half of 2026.
Taiwan's telecom market has now consolidated into three main service providers—Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile (TWM), and Far EasTone (FET), after FET's merger with Asia Pacific Telecom and TWM's merger with T-Star. Although CHT took the top market spot, financial data from the National Communications Commission (NCC) for the first quarter of 2025 showed that the three providers display different trajectories in terms of revenue, profitability, and user base.
Networking device provider Draytek announced a significant financial upturn for 2024, with year-over-year revenue increasing by 52% and net profit after tax more than doubling, with a 120% rise. The company revealed these figures during its shareholders' meeting on April 26, 2025.
Reliance Jio, India's largest wireless operator by subscribers, is projected to overtake global competitors to become the largest fixed wireless access (FWA) service provider by subscriber count by the end of the second quarter 2025, according to ICICI Securities, cited by the Economic Times. The telecom company's rapid subscriber growth has placed it ahead of rival Bharti Airtel and US-based T-Mobile.
As the calendar turns to the third quarter of 2025, the global smartphone industry finds itself at a critical juncture, shaped by a complex mix of geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty, and currency volatility. These macroeconomic headwinds continue to weigh on consumer sentiment, making a strong recovery in end-market demand increasingly difficult. Industry analysts are warning of rising operating costs and mounting challenges for smartphone vendors in the second half of the year.
In a move to strengthen its technological R&D and localized manufacturing capabilities, global interconnect solutions provider BizLink Holding Inc. formally inaugurated its Advanced Technology Center (transliteration) in Tainan, Taiwan, on June 26. The facility marks a strategic investment in both high-end production and sustainable development as the company deepens its presence in Taiwan.
Recent market reports indicate that leading companies such as Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek are highly likely to fully adopt 2nm chips by 2026. Google, having recently shifted its chip production from Samsung Electronics to TSMC, may also join this trend to ensure its hardware manufacturing processes keep pace with other industry leaders and maintain competitive strength.
Taiwan Mobile has achieved significant results in both the consumer and enterprise market segments, thanks to its transformation from merely a telco firm to a tech service provider embracing sustainable growth, according to the company's management team.
Taiwan announced new satellite mobile communication frequency applications but imposed localization requirements that effectively bar Chinese smartphones from using direct-to-satellite features in the territory.
Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking differentiation amid fierce competition.
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