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Thursday 5 November 2026
Asia Optical posts record Q3 profit, ramps CPO and AI optics push
Asia Optical Group reported record third-quarter profit for 2026 on November 4, as revenue reached approximately NT$7.846 billion (US$239.4 million), while gross profit, operating...
Thursday 5 November 2026
oToBrite and Yuan build robot vision chain for Nvidia platform
As the Physical Intelligence and autonomous vehicle markets heat up, oToBrite is partnering with Yuan High-Tech Development to integrate its 3D binocular stereo vision camera module...
Thursday 5 November 2026
AI chips need 1.5 years to move beyond cloud: HCLTech
HCLTech said AI chips will need about 1.5 years to move into mass adoption beyond cloud infrastructure, as the industry develops integrated semiconductor platforms to support large-scale...
Thursday 5 November 2026
From assembly lines to front lines, defense opens new opportunities for automakers
As low capacity utilization, steep tariffs, and fierce competition from Chinese automakers pressure the industry, significant growth in European defense spending is opening new business...
Thursday 5 November 2026
Nvidia DSX POD leads modular wave as Taiwanese firms race into AI data-center integration
As AI data center construction continues to scale up, shortening build times and bringing computing capacity online faster have become key priorities for cloud service providers (CSPs)...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Waymo fleet crowds San Diego chargers, straining EV access
Alphabet's autonomous taxi service Waymo began operations in San Diego, California, in September 2026 and expanded its coverage on October 27. However, EV owners have reported that...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Amazon's US$2 billion Ohio data center plan faces new hurdle as voters approve ban
Voters in Sunbury, Ohio, approved a ban on large data centers in the November 3 election, raising a new obstacle to Amazon's proposed US$2 billion project as communities across the...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
US election previews shift toward AI oversight and data center regulation
Asian stocks wavered on November 4 in response to the US midterm election results. While the final votes are still being counted, current results show the Democratic Party winning...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Pegatron chairman says AI crisis fears after Democratic midterm win are overblown
Pegatron Corp. Chairman Tung Tzu-hsien said on November 4 that claims AI is in crisis because the Democratic Party won the US election are somewhat overblown, adding that the narrative...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Taiwan advances virtual asset governance as FSC unveils new regulatory framework
Taiwan has taken a major step toward regulating its virtual asset market, with the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announcing supporting rules for the Virtual Asset Services...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
CHT expands Google partnership with AI services
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) is expanding its partnership with Google beyond Google One, YouTube Premium and Pixel smartphone sales to include GenAI services. On November 4, CHT announced...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Why defense's blue ocean is no smooth sailing for automakers
Although the defense market has emerged as a new blue ocean for the auto industry, entering it is far from smooth sailing. The main concern remains the national security sensitivities...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Supermicro eyes faster cash conversion as turnaround times shrink to 74 days
Supermicro expressed confidence to analysts during its earnings call for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 regarding quicker turnaround times for orders and improved cash flow...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
SpaceX is reportedly building AI data centers faster than anyone
SpaceX, which only entered the AI infrastructure business this year through its merger with xAI, may now be the fastest data center builder in the world, according to research firm...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
AEB 3Q26 revenue jumps 70% on AI demand
Cloud and AI services provider Acer E-Enabling Service Business (AEB) reported 3Q26 revenue of NT$3.822 billion (approx. US$116.7 million), up 70% year-over-year, as AI application...