Samsung Electronics has reportedly set its sales targets for the next-generation foldables—Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8—aiming for roughly a 10% increase over the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 lineup. With Apple expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2026, Samsung is accelerating efforts to defend its leadership in the segment.
Former DeepSeek researcher Fuli Luo has officially confirmed her move to Xiaomi, marking a significant development for the Chinese tech giant's AI ambitions. Luo's recruitment is viewed as a strategic asset for Xiaomi, which has consistently prioritized lightweight AI models and edge computing over competing directly in large-parameter model scales.
The Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) held its 79th Industrial Day celebration on November 11, 2025, in Taipei. CNFI is one of Taiwan's oldest and largest industry associations, with extensive membership and investments. At the event, CNFI's Rock Hsu and chairman Chun-jung Pan presented the 2025 CNFI white paper to President William Ching-te Lai.
India's smartphone market hit a five-year peak in the festive third quarter of 2025, growing 4.3% year-over-year to 48 million units, according to IDC data released recently. The rise was fueled by strong demand for premium models, boosted by new and earlier releases, while weaker entry-level Android sales and higher average prices reflected a shift toward higher-value devices.
Veon's move into satellite-powered mobile services began during the Russia-Ukraine war, when its Ukrainian unit Kyivstar relied on Starlink's orbital network to restore connectivity after Russian attacks damaged cellular infrastructure.
At Foxconn's earnings call on November 12, 2025, chairman Young Liu teased its collaboration plan with OpenAI, which will be officially announced at Foxconn's annual Tech Day on November 21, 2025. Leading the generative AI boom, OpenAI has massive computing infrastructure needs. In particular, the Stargate Project will deploy more than 17 GW of computing capacity over the next several years. Based on CEO Sam Altman's roadmap of adding 1 GW of compute per week, the market estimates that each 1 GW of compute is worth roughly US$50 billion.
Taiwan Mobile reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 12, posting consolidated revenue of NT$46.34 billion (US$1.5 billion), operating income of NT$5.12 billion, and net profit after tax of NT$3.61 billion, marking a 10% increase from the previous quarter, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached NT$10.63 billion. For the first nine months of 2025, cumulative revenue totaled NT$141.98 billion, operating income reached NT$15.44 billion, and net profit after tax grew by 2% year-over-year to NT$10.56 billion.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly confirmed to officially launch its new flagship smartphone series, the Galaxy S26, in February 2026. Although earlier reports suggested a possible delay to March 2026 due to product line adjustments, the company is said to have coordinated across its divisions to shorten the timeline and proceed with the launch as scheduled.
As the global deployment of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites accelerates, the Asia-Pacific region has become a strategic frontier for satellite operators. Rising demand driven by economic growth, geopolitical complexity, and the need for disaster resilience has turned the region into a coveted market. Yet, regulatory fragmentation across countries has slowed commercial rollout compared with the United States and Europe. That is now changing, as several governments move to open their skies to LEO operators, triggering a new wave of deployments.
Pegatron Corp. is accelerating its shift away from China, increasing the share of manufacturing capacity located outside the country to 30-40% in 2025 from 20-30% in 2024, the company's management revealed during its earnings call on November 12. This move reflects Pegatron's broader strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on its core contract with Apple Inc., which still accounts for approximately 60% of its revenue.
Quantum communication, which uses phenomena such as entanglement to enable highly secure data transmission via photons, is set for significant expansion. Market forecasts estimate the sector will reach around US$1.2 billion in 2024 and continue growing at an annual rate approaching 30% through 2035. Early applications like Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and quantum networks are already being adopted in industries, despite obstacles such as high costs and the absence of standardized protocols.
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