Taiwan's Value Valves Industry, a leading manufacturer of industrial valves, has reported that recent US tariff impositions and escalating US-China tensions have had minimal impact on its business. According to Chairman Tai Chung Yang, the company has benefited from order transfers from European and American customers, with a major US client planning a visit to Taiwan for cooperation discussions.

Taiwan-based slide manufacturer Nan Juen International (Repon) announced its earnings results for July 2025, reporting continued improvement in gross margin driven by the rising proportion of server shipments. The company achieved a gross margin of 33.62%, marking the second-highest level in its history.

In response to the threat of tariffs from the Trump administration, Taiwan's electronics contract manufacturing industry has been expanding into the US, adding to its already vast footprint across China, ASEAN countries, India, and Mexico. Since contract manufacturing often generates revenues in the trillions of New Taiwan Dollars, companies in this industry have usually overlooked startups that have capital in the mere millions, or even just several hundred thousand New Taiwan Dollars.

On August 26, 2025, China's State Council released a guideline on deepening the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Plus Initiative, outlining six key sectors and setting phased targets for 2027, 2030, and 2035.

On July 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs—ranging from 10% to 41%—on imports from 68 countries and the European Union (EU). While many trade partners faced updated rates, tariffs on Vietnamese goods remained unchanged: a 20% duty on direct imports and a 40% levy on transshipped goods. In exchange, Vietnam has agreed to fully open its market and eliminate all tariffs on American imports.

Apple is significantly increasing automation efforts within its manufacturing supply chain, primarily in response to the trade war tariffs initiated under US President Donald Trump.

At its 48th AGM, Reliance Industries unveiled Reliance Intelligence, a new AI-focused subsidiary driving India's artificial intelligence ambitions, alongside partnerships with Google and Meta to scale AI across industries. The company also detailed its renewable energy push, including gigawatt-scale green data centers, solar and battery projects, and green hydrogen production, signaling a transformative blend of AI innovation and sustainable energy leadership for India's future.

The US's 50% tariff on India took effect on August 27, dealing a blow to Indian exporters. India's semiconductor push is gaining traction.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) CEO Duckhyun Chang reportedly met Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter at the company's Suwon headquarters in late July to discuss potential cooperation on next-generation robotics, including humanoid robots.

The Taiwan Women on Boards Association and EY jointly hosted the 2025 Hard Talk, Soft Power, Bold Future Forum on August 27, attracting nearly 300 female directors, CEOs, and professional managers from publicly listed companies across Taiwan. The event focused on AI development, the restructuring of the global economy and trade order, and changes in fintech trends.

Taiwanese manufacturers have faced repeated shocks in recent years, from pandemic supply chain breakdowns to intensifying geopolitical tensions. For Hiwin Technologies, which has maintained a US presence for over 30 years, such challenges are not existential threats but recurring catalysts for adaptation and growth.

According to Reuters and Antara, the Indonesian government has launched a Mineral Industry Agency to oversee state control of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, announced President Prabowo Subianto. Brian Yuliarto, the current Minister of Higher Education, was appointed to lead the new agency.

On August 27, 2025, the labor unions of six sub-subsidiaries under South Korean internet giant Naver Corporation held a rally at Naver's headquarters, demanding negotiations with management. Following the passage of the "Yellow Envelope" bill, South Korean businesses now expect joint actions among IT company subsidiaries to intensify.

Sylvain Cazard, president of Broadcom Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), along with Barry Chen, general manager for Broadcom Taiwan and Hong Kong, shared insights in an exclusive interview at the close of VMware Explore 2025. They discussed customer adoption of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) in the Asia Pacific market, AI application development, and acceptance of subscription-based models.

The global boom in artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling demand for computing power and driving a surge in AI data centers (AIDC), creating fresh opportunities for Taiwan's heavy electrical equipment makers.

The US-Korea leaders' summit ended without touching on the issue of so-called "digital barriers," a long-standing grievance for US tech firms. Yet hours later, President Donald Trump reignited the dispute, warning in an interview that Washington would impose tariffs on countries whose regulations "harm US IT companies."

On August 28, Niching presented strong growth prospects at its latest investor conference, highlighting the AI-driven opportunities for cooling solutions. The company's improved product lineup has secured its role in the CoWoS advanced packaging supply chain, underscoring its strategic importance in thermal management.

Tex Year Industries is set to optimize its manufacturing operations across Taiwan, Vietnam, the US, and other Asian locations in response to ongoing tariffs and geopolitical challenges. The company anticipates revenue growth in the second half of 2025 compared with the first half but projects a slowdown in full-year revenue relative to 2024.

Foxconn has been promoting its "3+3+3" innovation strategy, positioning digital health as a core element. Chih-Hsiung Chiang, general manager of Foxconn's Business Group B, clearly outlined in an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES how the unit has gradually transformed from focusing on EMS manufacturing for ICT products into a pioneer driving smart healthcare and digital health.

Taiwan's machine tool industry is confronting its most difficult survival challenge in years, grappling with the combined pressures of tariffs and unfavorable currency fluctuations. Despite resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector now faces steep declines in output and growing competition from regional rivals.

Players of Taiwan's traditional manufacturing industry are encountering increased pressure from Chinese competition and new US reciprocal tariffs, according to Fitch Ratings. While vibrant exports of AI servers and graphics cards to the US benefit Taiwan-South Korea supply chains, sectors like petrochemicals and steel in Taiwan struggle with structural issues.

xMEMS Labs has unveiled a prototype of AI smart glasses designed to address two prominent challenges in the industry: integrating high-fidelity audio into slim frames and managing heat dissipation from powerful computing components. The company's new technologies aim to improve both comfort and functionality for extended smart glasses use.

The AI infrastructure arms race is escalating at an unprecedented pace. At Hot Chips 2025, Google unveiled more details about its next-generation TPU platform, Ironwood, and how it scales at the rack level. Released in April 2025, Ironwood's remarkable performance leap once again raises the bar in this fierce AI competition.

Cutting-edge manufacturing tech startup Arris Composites from Silicon Valley is leveraging innovative processes and materials science as its core driving force by establishing the most advanced production facility in Taiwan. With a total investment exceeding US$20 million, the company is committed to accelerating Taiwan's transformation into a global hub for high value-added manufacturing.