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Monday 17 November 2025
Weekly news roundup: Musk advances US chip-fab plans; SpaceX shifts industry economics; memory shortages continue into 2026
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of November 10 to November 16, 2025.
Monday 17 November 2025
ZDT and Compeq gain on strong iPhone 17 sales, eye AI server growth in 2026
Taiwanese PCB makers Zhen Ding Technology (ZDT) and Compeq Manufacturing posted solid third-quarter 2025 results, lifted by stronger-than-expected sales from Apple's iPhone 17 lineup...
Monday 17 November 2025
Tainan to host AI factory focused on drones, medical devices, and manufacturing
SignalPro is committing NT$3 billion (approx. US$100 million) to construct an advanced AI factory in Tainan, a strategic move designed to supply critical computing power and inference...
Monday 17 November 2025
Research Insight: Tesla and BYD compete beyond batteries, betting on AI and smart driving

DIGITIMES' latest analysis predicts that the global electric vehicle (EV) market will enter a phase of slower growth in 2026, with an...

Sunday 16 November 2025
Samsung reportedly targets 10% sales growth for next-gen foldables as Apple eyes 2026 debut
Samsung Electronics has reportedly set its sales targets for the next-generation foldables—Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8—aiming for roughly a 10% increase over the Galaxy Z...
Sunday 16 November 2025
Semco eyes big tech deals in the glass substrate boom
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly in supply talks with several Big Tech companies, two years after moving into glass substrates. Seen as a next-generation breakthrough...
Sunday 16 November 2025
Ability Enterprise eyes new SoC development integrating neural network engine
Optical imaging solution supplier Ability Enterprises said tariff issues stemming from regional political tensions are gradually being resolved, allowing flexible adjustments across...
Saturday 15 November 2025
Memory panic buying grips tech industry as shortage extends to 2027
The memory buying surge escalated into the fourth quarter of 2025, sparking panic purchases across the supply chain. According to market sources, brands and system vendors such as...
Friday 14 November 2025
Applied Materials faces sharp China retreat in 2026, but AI workloads keep the upgrade cycle alive
Applied Materials reported US$6.8 billion in revenue for the quarter ended October 26 in FY25, a 3% year-over-year decline but still ahead of the US$6.68 billion market forecast....
Friday 14 November 2025
G-Shank sees strong AI-driven growth for stamping parts
G-Shank, a supplier of stamping parts, achieved double-digit revenue growth in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by demand for AI servers and high-performance computing (HPC),...
Friday 14 November 2025
SMIC warns of 2026 memory squeeze: AI demand surges, customers turn cautious
SMIC warns that an emerging memory shortage could disrupt production of cars, smartphones, and consumer electronics as early as 2026. Co-CEO Zhao Haijun said Chinese manufacturers...
Friday 14 November 2025
Coretronic and Radiant expand beyond displays, betting on drones and advanced optics
Taiwan's leading backlight module suppliers, Coretronic and Radiant Opto-Electronics, are diversifying into new sectors as demand in the traditional display market slows. The new...
Friday 14 November 2025
AI chip test interface demand surges; Taiwan orders visible through 2026
As AI ASIC makers accelerate the release of next-gen chips to catch up with AI GPU leaders, industry observers expect a major shift in the AI chip landscape by 2026. This transformation...
Friday 14 November 2025
Edison Opto expects automotive momentum to reboot operations in 2026
LED firm Edison Opto reported weak results for its lighting products in the third quarter of 2025, with shipments to customers in the Middle East and Europe falling short of expectations...
Friday 14 November 2025
Global Mixed-mode Technology eyes 2026 DDR5 and DDR4 demand crossover
Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT) held its earnings call on November 12, 2025, revealing that early customer stocking in the first half of 2025 dampened the traditional peak season...