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Friday 16 May 2025
Automation ain't a fix-all: Xiaomi's smart factory reveals harsh reality for US iPhone production
As reports circulate that Apple may shift more iPhone manufacturing to India to meet US market demand, US President Donald Trump has publicly voiced dissatisfaction, urging Apple...
Friday 16 May 2025
Foldable iPhone components reportedly sent for testing; could reshape market dynamics in 2026
According to data from Counterpoint, global foldable phone shipments grew by just 2.9% year-over-year in 2024, with warnings that the market may see negative growth for the first...
Thursday 15 May 2025
ChipMOS prioritizes utilization boost: NOR Flash demand drives optimism for 2H25
Taiwan-based IC backend house ChipMOS Technologies reported a 23% drop in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, despite a slight increase in revenue. ChipMOS chairman Shih-Jye...
Thursday 15 May 2025
China surges in OLED push after LCD triumph, as Samsung, LG escalate tech rivalry
China, having solidified its dominance in the LCD panel market, is now intensifying its push into organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. A government-driven "trade-in" program...
Thursday 15 May 2025
GB300 leads AI server showcase at Computex 2025
AI servers will be a major focus of the upcoming Computex 2025, with ODMs and EMS providers set to showcase their latest solutions, including GB300 models, at the annual tech tradeshow...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Chips made in India: HCL-Foxconn semiconductor venture in Uttar Pradesh approved
India finally approved the chipmaking facility proposed by a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, which will be the first such facility in Uttar Pradesh, as Foxconn continues to...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Renesas expands in India with new offices and Meity-backed startup, academic partnerships
According to a press release on May 13, 2025, Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a partnership with India's Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) to...
Thursday 15 May 2025
China's IC innovation forum reports 94% mass production rate among 118 showcased chips
VeriSilicon Holdings Co. launched the 15th Songshan Lake China IC Innovation Summit Forum on May 13, 2025, in Dongguan's Songshan Lake district. This year's forum highlights 10 domestically...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Rohm Semiconductor reports record loss for fiscal 2024 amid weak EV demand
Rohm Semiconductor posted a consolidated net loss of JPY50 billion (US$337 million) for fiscal year 2024 (ending March 2025), its first annual loss in 12 years and the second-largest...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Taiwan's Parpro rides aerospace, defense tailwinds to 1Q25 profit surge
Taiwan's industrial PC specialist Parpro reported a sharp year-over-year profit recovery for the first quarter of 2025, citing effective operational restructuring and a revamped product...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Leadsun Greentech secures renewable energy contract with TSMC
Leadsun Greentech, a Taiwan-based company specializing in renewable energy, announced on May 12, 2025, that it has been selected as a green energy supplier for Taiwan Semiconductor...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Taiwan's machinery rebound overshadow by rising currency drag
The Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) reported that Taiwan's machinery exports hit US$2.422 billion in April 2025, up 7.7% compared to the same period last year. Cumulative...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
TSMC to sell equipment to VSMC Singapore fab for US$71 million
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) passed a number of resolutions during a board of directors meeting on May 13, including the sale of equipment to VisionPower Semiconductor...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
As Chinese IDMs climb, Europe's powerhouses lose ground
Driven by new energy vehicle subsidy policies, the localization wave of automotive chips in China is intensifying, accelerating the domestic substitution process. Chinese integrated...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Asus sees profit surge in 1Q25, forecasts strong growth despite challenges
Asus reported a dramatic profit increase in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to recovering NT$5.3 billion (US$175 million) in bad debts from Indian customers. This boosted...