The global display panel industry is currently experiencing a significant turning point as production lines transition into a phase of replacement and adjustment. Has the closure of outdated factories become a "necessary pain" for the display industry to transition toward transformation and upgrading

Building on the prior exploration of Foxconn's management philosophy and the advantages of its new policies, this DIGITIMES feature delves into the company's growth trajectory, the hurdles encountered by Chairman Young Liu, and his forward-looking strategies to overcome them

Since taking over as Foxconn chairman in 2019, Young Liu has steered the company through a series of global challenges, including the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, evolving US-China relations, and geopolitical shifts. Under his leadership, Foxconn has emphasized sustainability alongside financial performance, integrating EPS with ESG principles. These decisions are driving the company's ongoing transformation and positioning it for long-term growth

FuriosaAI, a Seoul-based AI chip startup founded in 2017, is making waves in the AI hardware market with its innovative accelerator chips aimed at hyperscale data centers and enterprises. In August 2024, the startup unveiled its advanced AI chip, "RNGD." The chip is positioned to challenge industry leaders such as Nvidia with a 100% power efficiency advantage over Nvidia's H100 GPUs and competitive performance metrics. Furthermore, it recently gained attention for its testing and sampling progress with global enterprises like LG AI Research and Aramco

As AI and big data technologies gradually rise, the privacy and security of personal data have become a significant focus for regulatory organizations and businesses. Following the European Union's (EU) introduction of the latest Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), companies interacting with global and EU markets may face substantial impacts

As Microsoft transitions from a software giant to a cloud leader, with its cloud business now accounting for 40% of its revenue, a senior executive emphasized the company's expanding AI partnerships. The executive clarified that Microsoft's custom chip development serves as a reference model for customers rather than positioning the company as a competitor to chip manufacturers

As AI continues to captivate the tech world, industry experts are shifting their focus to the next big challenge: energy efficiency. Brandon Wang, vice president of corporate strategy at Synopsys, recently shared insights on how this crucial factor could shape the future of AI and semiconductors

Component manufacturers, such as Taiwan-based Cheng Uei Precision Industry (Foxlink), are evolving and upgrading their operations to encompass a broader range of products and industries, aiming to secure a foothold in emerging sectors. This is in response to rapid changes in the industrial environment and increasing market competition

Global stock markets tumbled the day after news about US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's accusation about Taiwan taking the chip business from the United States and that he would impose 60% tariffs on goods from China and 10% on all goods from other countries

Taiwan has established an R&D initiative akin to the US Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). This initiative serves as the matchmaker between the military procurement office and the private sector, such as research institutions and startups supplying innovative technologies

Mecademic Industrial Robotics, a leader in micro-automation, is set to expand its presence in the high-growth medical devices and electronics markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region