Tokyo Electron (TEL) announced it has raised its operating profit forecast for fiscal 2025 (April 2025-March 2026) from JPY570 billion (approx. US$3.7 billion) to JPY586 billion. However, this figure remains below the market consensus of JPY602.1 billion.

India has approved several electronic component manufacturing projects, underscoring its push up the tech supply chain, while OpenAI, Meta, and Google race to secure positions in the country’s fast-growing AI market.

Samsung Electronics has officially launched its new PC web browser, Samsung Internet PC, marking a major step in its effort to extend its mobile ecosystem to desktop platforms. The company said the browser aims to deliver a more personalized and connected user experience, with plans to evolve into an AI-powered browser in future updates.

The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has eased tensions between the two countries, de-escalating rare earth export controls and soybean trade barriers. It remains uncertain whether Trump will come up with other threats when dealing with China. But for Taiwan, the speculation about the US sacrificing the island nation in return for better ties with China has not materialized. Neither has the US taken concrete steps to impose semiconductor tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Taiwan's manufacturing sector may gain momentum over the next two months if geopolitical and economic conditions remain stable.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has activated its Rainier data center in Indiana, US, to accelerate the training of Anthropic's large language model (LLM), Claude, using Amazon's proprietary Trainium chips. The Rainier facility represents Amazon's largest investment in the state, backed by US$11 billion in funding.

Asia Optical announced its third-quarter 2025 financial results, reporting consolidated revenue of NT$7.15 billion (US$232.35 million), up 4% from the previous quarter and 5% year-over-year. Gross profit rose 14% quarter-over-quarter and 7% year-over-year to NT$1.57 billion, driven by sustained revenue growth that boosted gross margin. Operating income hit a new high for the period at NT$878 million, increasing 30% from the previous quarter and 16% year-over-year. Net profit attributable to the owners of the company reached NT$520 million.

India is preparing to nearly triple incentives for rare-earth magnet manufacturing to over INR70 billion (US$788 million) as part of efforts to reduce reliance on China. The move comes just days after Beijing agreed to relax export restrictions following the latest US-China trade deal, easing immediate supply pressures.

Production disruptions at Dutch power device maker Nexperia have drawn speculation about a supply chain shift where Taiwan-based makers may benefit. But Advanced Power Electronics (APEC) president CS Chang said it would be difficult for Taiwanese makers to penetrate Nexperia's automotive customer base.

The ASEAN summit concluded on October 28 with US President Donald Trump signing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on critical minerals cooperation with Thailand and Malaysia. The agreements have raised concerns domestically in both countries, prompting official responses to clarify their implications.

After hosting GTC DC to discuss quantum computing, 6G, and autonomous driving, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang flew to South Korea to attend the APEC CEO Summit and meet with leading Korean tech companies. However, Huang has unexpectedly found himself in the political spotlight after US President Donald Trump namedropped him on Truth Social.

Backlight module leader Radiant Opto-Electronics has completed three acquisitions within two years, forming what Chairman Justin Wang calls an unprecedented team. With key technologies secured, the company plans to focus on integration and aims to begin mass production of meta-optic products by 2027.