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Friday 1 August 2025
TSMC states exchange rates are uncontrollable as Taiwan's foundry sector faces significant pressure in 3Q25
The violent appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar (NT dollar) is gradually showing its impact. In the second quarter of 2025, the NT dollar appreciated by more than 10%, hitting export-oriented...
Friday 1 August 2025
Taiwan aims to replicate semiconductor success with AI
The 2025 World AI Vision Exhibition (WAVE) kicked off on July 31, 2025, in Taipei, Taiwan, organized by the Administration for Digital Industries under Taiwan's Ministry of Digital...
Friday 1 August 2025
US sanctions stall CXMT's DRAM expansion, giving Samsung and SK Hynix breathing room
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's leading DRAM manufacturer, is under renewed pressure as the US escalates export controls on advanced chipmaking equipment. The tightened...
Friday 1 August 2025
Trump's tariff war reshapes China's IC trade in 1H25
Large-scale US tariffs launched in the second quarter of 2025 aimed to curb China's technological advancement through stricter import restrictions on high-tech and advanced manufacturing...
Friday 1 August 2025
CoWoS growth stalls on fiberglass crunch; Unimicron sees relief in 2026
Unimicron Technology said AI-related products will account for more than 30% of its 2025 revenue and could surpass 40% in 2026. However, near-term profitability is under pressure...
Friday 1 August 2025
Macronix hit by forex losses in 2Q but stays on course for 2025 profitability
Macronix International reported a wider second-quarter 2025 loss, citing seasonal weakness and significant forex losses from the sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar. President...
Friday 1 August 2025
Liteon turbocharges Taiwan-US expansion as AI drives growth surge
Liteon Technology reported double-digit sequential and annual growth in consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2025, with all core business units contributing to the gains...
Friday 1 August 2025
Tariffs & FX issues trap consumer electronics supply chain in profit-to-loss cycle
The US reciprocal tariff policy has disrupted the shipment patterns of consumer electronics. Piao-Fu Chen, chairman of leading plastic injection and mold manufacturer Nishoku Technology,...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple cites AI investments for rising capex, tempers current quarter growth expectations despite pull-ahead sales
Apple's capex saw a notable rise in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025, primarily driven by growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI). During the company's earnings...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple's June-quarter rebound offers momentum, but AI, tariffs, and product shifts pose questions
Apple reported its strongest quarterly growth since 2021, with revenue up 9.6% year-over-year to US$94.04 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong iPhone and...
Friday 1 August 2025
Amazon delivers strong 2Q25 growth, but AWS performance tempers investor enthusiasm
Amazon's second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue rose 13% year-over-year to US$167.7 billion. Operating income jumped 31% to US$19.17 billion, though softer-than-expected cloud growth...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple braces for US$1.1B in tariffs as Cook outlines strategy to localize production
Apple is preparing for an estimated US$1.1 billion in tariff-related costs in the September quarter, CEO Tim Cook revealed during the company's third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings...
Friday 1 August 2025
Apple sees growth in China, accelerates AI investments amid strong 3QFY25 performance
During Apple's third-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook highlighted renewed momentum in Greater China, where revenue rose 4% quarter-over-quarter. This improvement...
Friday 1 August 2025
US imposes 20% tariff on Taiwan, surpassing rates on key Asian exporters
President Donald J. Trump signed a new executive order on July 31, revising tariffs on imports from various countries to address persistent US trade deficits, with Taiwan facing a...
Friday 1 August 2025
Murata's MLCC shipments remain strong in Taiwan despite price wars with Chinese manufacturers
Murata released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated operating profit of JPY61.6 billion (US$414.5 million), down 7.2% year-over-year; net...