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Monday 17 February 2025
Micron plans 12-layer HBM3E production for Nvidia, challenging Samsung's position
Recent industry reports reveal that Micron is preparing to begin mass production of its 12-layer HBM3E memory for Nvidia, potentially creating significant pressure on Samsung Electronics...
Monday 17 February 2025
Global semiconductor sales soar 19% in 2024, double-digit growth forecasted for 2025
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has reported that global semiconductor sales reached US$627.6 billion in 2024, a 19.1% increase from the US$526.8 billion recorded in...
Monday 17 February 2025
Black swan events could increase risks globally in 2025
Shifts in political power around the globe have caused the international trade and geopolitical landscapes to become increasingly complicated, rocking the stability of supply chains,...
Monday 17 February 2025
How US cryptos are still outpacing Asian competitors in 2025
The crypto industry, much like the finance industry, is a very competitive one. Although the most popular cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), are US-based, Asia...
Monday 17 February 2025
GlobalWafers sees 6-inch SiC substrate prices steady
GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu reports that prices for mainstream 6-inch silicon carbide (SiC) substrates have stabilized, though a market rebound remains uncertain. She noted...
Friday 14 February 2025
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Friday 14 February 2025
CHPT forecasts strong start to 2025 after record profits, optimistic about US demand growth
Increasing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) chip testing, particularly driven by AI applications, led Chunghwa Precision Test Tech to achieve record revenue and profit...
Friday 14 February 2025
Yageo launches takeover bid for Shibaura Electronics; disputes claims of no prior notice
Taiwan-based Yageo has launched a takeover bid (TOB) to acquire Japan's Shibaura Electronics. Shibaura responded by claiming it had not been notified in advance. Shortly after, the...
Friday 14 February 2025
EV market shakeup: VW surges as Tesla slumps in Germany; Geely overtakes BYD in China's retail sales
In January 2025, Volkswagen (VW) dominated Germany's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, capturing nearly half the market and increasing its share by 15pp year-over-year, while...
Friday 14 February 2025
THK head to deliver first-ever keynote at TIMTOS 2025 as AI robot supply chain takes shape
The market is buzzing with speculation about the mass production timeline for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot. However, the company hasn't revealed its suppliers. Despite this, many...
Friday 14 February 2025
Geni Ideas rides AI boom with overseas push and emerging market listing
Geni Ideas, an engineering firm for specialty semiconductor gases, is bracing for surging demand as its top customer, TSMC, accelerates capacity expansion in advanced processes and...
Friday 14 February 2025
Europe's industrial and automotive recovery stalls another quarter as two key roadblocks hold firm
Europe's industrial control and automotive sectors remain sluggish, with weak demand and excess inventory likely delaying recovery until the second quarter of 2025, according to IDMs...
Friday 14 February 2025
ASE forecasts packaging market growth despite sluggish 1Q25
OSAT ASE Technology Holding (ASE) reported its advanced packaging sales exceeded US$600 million in 2024 and projects reaching nearly US$1 billion in 2025. However, citing seasonal...
Friday 14 February 2025
Ubiqconn reports rising demand, signaling potential end to downturn
Ubiqconn Technology, a subsidiary of FIC Global, witnessed a significant uptick in customer demand, indicating a potential end to the market downturn.
Friday 14 February 2025
Macronix plans inventory reduction, targets 3D NOR contribution by 2026
Macronix International, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of mask ROM and flash memory, is strengthening its competitive product portfolio while anticipating its in-house developed 3D NOR...