US President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order on Nov. 24 to launch a national artificial intelligence (AI) initiative dubbed the "Genesis Mission," according to Department of Energy officials cited by Bloomberg. The effort is designed to boost US AI development and frame the technology race as a strategic contest on par with the Manhattan Project and the space race.
Driven by the expansion of AI computing centers and semiconductor fabs, high-safety lithium iron battery UPS and energy storage systems are becoming key to power infrastructure upgrades, Changs Ascending Enterprise said at its November 19, 2025, investor conference. The company anticipates continued growth in semiconductor and AI-related sectors in 2026, alongside an acceleration in diversified application markets.
South Korea has announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support the US-led "Stargate UAE" initiative, a project designed to build the world's largest artificial intelligence data center complex outside the US. The agreement focuses on establishing the necessary computing power and energy infrastructure for the massive facility.
Arm China, long under industry scrutiny following the leadership dispute involving former CEO Allen Wu, is signaling a return to stability with a symbolically significant AI product launch. The move marks its strongest effort to exit years of internal turmoil and reassert its position in China's rapidly shifting AI ecosystem.
Taiwan-based connector vendor Alltop Technology expressed confidence in 2026 during its November 19 earnings call, highlighting the successful pilot production of AI server products on new platforms. The company identified AI servers and new energy vehicles (NEVs) as two key growth drivers, noting there are no factors warranting pessimism about the market outlook.
As the global AI wave pushes computing infrastructure into the megawatt (MW) era, Taiwan's Lite-On Technology is moving quickly to meet the demands of next-generation AI factories. Jin-tsai Wang, general manager of Lite-On's Power & Cabinet Business Unit, said the rising adoption of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) will fundamentally reshape both the manufacturing environment and the technologies required to support high-density AI computing.
AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN announced a joint venture to develop up to 1GW of AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia by 2030, beginning with a 100MW deployment in 2026. The project aims to provide cost-efficient, high-performance computing capacity to support regional and global AI applications.
Nvidia sees clear visibility to US$500 billion in revenue from its Blackwell and Rubin platforms through the end of 2026, with AI infrastructure demand continuing to outstrip supply as clouds remain sold out and the company's entire GPU fleet—spanning Blackwell, Hopper, and Ampere—runs at full utilization.
Nvidia delivered another quarter of rapid growth in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, with sales jumping 62.49% on soaring AI-related demand. Data center revenue led the performance, while the company issued an upbeat fourth-quarter forecast supported by strong uptake of its next-generation platforms.
Hon Hai (Foxconn) is set to unveil its humanoid robot, developed in collaboration with Taiwanese suppliers, at its Hon Hai Technology Day (HHTD) event scheduled for November 21–22, 2025. Although the global humanoid robot market has not yet reached mass production, Taiwanese manufacturers have advanced in manufacturing complete machines and key components, particularly in the second half of 2025. Industry observers expect these developments to substantially increase revenue contributions by 2026.
Tokyo-based AI developer Sakana AI announced in November 2025 the completion of a JPY20 billion (approx. US$135 million) Series B funding round that doubled its valuation to around JPY400 billion (approx. US$2.635 billion), making it the highest-valued unlisted startup in Japan, surpassing previous leaders like Preferred Networks and SmartNews.
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