Taiwan Mobile reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 12, posting consolidated revenue of NT$46.34 billion (US$1.5 billion), operating income of NT$5.12 billion, and net profit after tax of NT$3.61 billion, marking a 10% increase from the previous quarter, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached NT$10.63 billion. For the first nine months of 2025, cumulative revenue totaled NT$141.98 billion, operating income reached NT$15.44 billion, and net profit after tax grew by 2% year-over-year to NT$10.56 billion.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly confirmed to officially launch its new flagship smartphone series, the Galaxy S26, in February 2026. Although earlier reports suggested a possible delay to March 2026 due to product line adjustments, the company is said to have coordinated across its divisions to shorten the timeline and proceed with the launch as scheduled.
As the global deployment of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites accelerates, the Asia-Pacific region has become a strategic frontier for satellite operators. Rising demand driven by economic growth, geopolitical complexity, and the need for disaster resilience has turned the region into a coveted market. Yet, regulatory fragmentation across countries has slowed commercial rollout compared with the United States and Europe. That is now changing, as several governments move to open their skies to LEO operators, triggering a new wave of deployments.
Pegatron Corp. is accelerating its shift away from China, increasing the share of manufacturing capacity located outside the country to 30-40% in 2025 from 20-30% in 2024, the company's management revealed during its earnings call on November 12. This move reflects Pegatron's broader strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on its core contract with Apple Inc., which still accounts for approximately 60% of its revenue.
The EU is actively discussing legislation to prohibit Chinese telecommunications equipment from entering member states, aiming to strengthen regional information security defenses and mitigate potential cyber risks.
At the 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, the China Internet Development Report 2025 showed that as of the first half of 2025, China accounted for about 40.3% of global 6G patent applications, ranking first in the world. In the field of AI patents, China also leads globally with a 60% share.
Optical communication filter manufacturer Apogee announced a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, reporting a net profit after tax attributable to parent company owners of NT$27 million (approx. US$871,000), its first positive quarterly result since 2023. Consolidated revenue for the quarter reached NT$135 million, reflecting a 79.05% increase compared to the same period in 2024, driven by improved inventory management and an enhanced gross margin structure.
Networking firm Gemtek reported consolidated revenue of NT$3.557 billion (US$114.7 million) in the third quarter of 2025, with a gross margin of 16.3%, up from 13% in the same period last year. The company attributed the margin improvement to its business model shift toward direct supply and shipments of higher-margin products.
In Taiwan's OTT market, Line TV's recent announcement of a merger with KKTV has sparked speculation about whether other platforms will follow suit. Senior executives from Far EasTone (FET) and Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) have expressed optimism about consolidation or alliances among local OTT players and remain open to collaboration opportunities.
Snapchat has announced a one-year, US$400 million agreement with AI search startup Perplexity to integrate its AI search engine into Snapchat's chat functionality. The partnership aims to boost advertising and subscription growth, enhance user experience, and compete with social platforms like TikTok and Meta.
Global investors, including Nvidia and Qualcomm Ventures, are backing India's deep-tech sector. Meanwhile, LGES faces a battery tech leak linked to Ola Electric,
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