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Oct 29
Apple and Tesla orders fuel Samsung's recovery
Apple's mobile DRAM orders are expected to increase significantly in 2026, and the South Korean industry predicts that Samsung Electronics will be the largest beneficiary. News 1 referenced KB Securities, stating that mobile DRAM prices exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising more than 20% quarter-over-quarter. To optimize AI functions, Apple plans to expand the 12GB capacity previously limited to iPhone Pro and Pro Max high-end models to standard models starting with the second half of 2026's iPhone 18 series.
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a growth strategy prioritizing "crisis management investment" in AI, semiconductors, and quantum technology to address economic and security risks. Key officials have been appointed to lead these efforts.
Microsoft kicked off its 2026 fiscal year with another blockbuster quarter. First quarter fiscal 2026 revenue reached US$77.7 billion, up 18% year-over-year, while operating income surged 24% and earnings per share climbed 23% to US$4.13. The company's AI-driven momentum continued to build, with Microsoft Cloud revenue up 26% to US$49.1 billion, reflecting both unprecedented demand and a deepening integration of generative AI across its ecosystem.

Chinese electronics manufacturer Wingtech Technology has filed a formal statement with the Dutch public broadcaster NOS, urging the Netherlands to revoke its decision to temporarily take control of Nexperia, the semiconductor company Wingtech acquired in 2019. The move marks a new flashpoint in the increasingly strained relationship between China and Europe's technology industries, as national security and industrial policy concerns collide.

Lite-On projects double growth in 4Q25, eyes full-year rebound
Oct 30, 11:55
Lite-On Technology expects to return to a growth trajectory in 2025 while simultaneously accelerating its global capacity expansion, according to company president Anson Chiu. The company has experienced steady growth since the first quarter of the year, seeing year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in the third quarter of 2025.
Celestica reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2025, driven by sustained demand from key hyperscale customers investing heavily in artificial intelligence data center infrastructure. The company also raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance as growth momentum extended across its major business segments.
OpenAI announced that it will provide a free year of its ChatGPT Go service to users in India, starting November 4, 2025. The promotion coincides with the company's first DevDay Exchange developer conference in Bengaluru and aims to expand adoption in one of its largest and fastest-growing markets.
The global solar industry is undergoing a technological transformation as the industry has shifted from PERC cells to TOPCon processes. The technology upgrade that was expected to boost gross margins has instead triggered a wave of severe losses due to intense price competition and overcapacity among Chinese giants.

Flex, a global manufacturing and supply-chain solutions company, reported record earnings for its fiscal second quarter, buoyed by strong demand across its business segments and continued investment in data center infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence (AI).

On October 27, 2025, AMD completed the divestiture of ZT Systems' US-headquartered data center infrastructure manufacturing business to Sanmina Corporation. Under the agreement, AMD retains ZT Systems' design and customer enablement teams, while Sanmina assumes responsibility for manufacturing operations and becomes a preferred new product introduction partner for AMD's cloud rack and cluster-scale artificial intelligence systems.

China's next phase of technology strategy is injecting fresh uncertainty into global supply chains, signalling a new round of strategic recalibration across industries worldwide.

At the Nvidia GTC conference in Washington, Palantir Technologies announced the integration of Nvidia's artificial intelligence (AI) chips and software into its AI Platform (AIP). The collaboration aims to accelerate complex logistics, supply chain, and operations management, improving operational efficiency across multiple sectors.