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• [New] In addition to helping make Taiwan one of the world's top five computing centers, we will invest more vigorously in R&D in three key technological fields: quantum technology, silicon photonics, and robotics. Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)
• [New] Drones, unmanned submarines, and robotics are all areas that Taiwan will prioritize in the future. Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)
• [New] US crude production has reached a record 13.6 million b/d, with potential for further growth despite rig count declines, impacting global supply dynamics. Oil & Gas Journal
• [New] Funds will be used to scale production, develop next-gen processors, and expand to the US. Semiconductor Engineering
• [New] Oil prices rose about 1% in early trade on Monday after OPEC + announced a more modest monthly increase in production than expected. CNBC
• [New] Governments worldwide, particularly in the United States, are increasingly viewing domestic chip manufacturing as a matter of national security and economic resilience, a sentiment solidified by the supply chain disruptions experienced during the recent pandemic. FinancialContent
• [New] The increased optimism around Intel's foundry business could introduce new competitive pressures for established foundry players like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). FinancialContent
• [New] Nvidia and Fujitsu collaborate on AI infrastructure, targeting smart robots and innovations across healthcare, manufacturing, and computing by 2030. The Sunday Guardian
• [New] IFR and industry experts agree that continued growth in robotics is inevitable - global demand is projected to rise 5-10% annually for the next few years. AI Insider
• [New] Rapid growth is expected over the next decade, primarily driven by bio-SAF production pathways. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• [New] Intel Announces New Processors Made in Arizona In a significant push to increase its U.S.-based manufacturing, Intel has announced a new line of processors that will be produced at its facilities in Arizona. Medium
• [New] The introduction of affordable, self-driving cars, and humanoid robots like Optimus could pave the way for a future where mobility is seamless, efficient, and largely hands-free. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• [New] Safety experts from FANUC, Universal Robots, Amazon, NVIDIA and OSHA will address robot safety standards, AI safety, mobile robotics and global compliance. Automation.com
• After decades of offshoring that cost the U.S. 5 million manufacturing jobs and tens of thousands of factories, reshoring is making a strong comeback, driven by the current administration's policy, economic strategy, and growing geopolitical risk. FABTECH
• AI and machine learning are already making a substantial impact in real estate, and by 2025, they will become even more entrenched in property tech. RealCube
• Sectors like advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and certain technology segments could benefit from an influx of Chinese capital. FinancialContent
• In 2025, we can expect to see the widespread adoption of AI and machine learning techniques in TDM. ContextQA

Last updated: 12 October 2025