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Friday 27 June 2025
GEM Terminal aims 2025 growth on strong new copper shipments and China plug regulation overhaul
Benefiting from stable shipments of specialized new copper products from its Luzhu plant in Kaohsiung, along with China's pending implementation of updated safety standards for electrical...
Thursday 26 June 2025
Taiflex sees Q1 shipment boost from US tariff uncertainty, eyes new materials growth
Flexible copper clad laminate maker Taiflex Scientific Co. said downstream customers increased inventory purchases in the first quarter amid uncertainty over new US tariff policies,...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan copper foil maker Co-Tech sees stable AI server demand despite industry headwinds
Taiwan-based Co-Tech Development said Monday it expects steady orders for specialized copper foils used in AI servers through the second half of 2025, even as the broader industry...
Thursday 19 June 2025
BOE ventures into advanced packaging with glass substrate pilot production line
BOE is advancing its semiconductor glass core substrate (GCS) business. According to South Korean media reports, BOE recently procured equipment for a GCS packaging R&D pilot...
Thursday 12 June 2025
GEM sees May revenue decline amid China holidays, US tariff uncertainty
GEM Terminals (GEM) reported consolidated revenue of NT$248 million (approx. US$8.28 million) for May 2025, marking a 23.06% year-over-year drop and an 8.62% decline from April. The...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Interview with TE Connectivity: AI demands propel connector industry into strategic transformation
As generative AI and high-performance computing reshape global infrastructure needs, the demand for high-speed transmission and system stability is accelerating. In an exclusive interview...
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Semco reportedly expanding semiconductor-use glass substrate ecosystem
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) reportedly has begun building a glass substrate ecosystem to support the development of next-generation semiconductors, with Samsung Electronics...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Tariffs drive order shifts, boosting demand for GEM's new copper materials
The US tariff issues have triggered widespread ripple effects across global supply chains. GEM Terminals (GEM), a terminal manufacturer that has recently invested in the special new...
Thursday 10 April 2025
GEM Terminal currently insulated from US tariffs thanks to China and European demands
Taiwan-based Terminal manufacturer GEM Terminal reported robust revenue growth in March 2025, buoyed by successful product launches and strategic market positioning, even as global...
Saturday 5 April 2025
Commentary: Trump’s new tariffs mirror China and India’s push for industrial self-reliance
Trump's second-term trade agenda marks a sharp departure from his first, shifting from focusing on reducing the US-China trade deficit to reshaping global supply chains favoring domestic...
Thursday 3 April 2025
Trump's 32% tariff on Taiwan exempts chips but hits key tech exports
US President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff rate of up to 32% on Taiwan, exceeding expectations (however, items such as steel, aluminum, copper, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Trump's copper tariff threats send prices soaring and supply chains scrambling
Since assuming the US presidency, Donald Trump has rattled the precious metals market with threats of a 25% tariff on imported copper. This policy stance has spurred a frenzy, with...
Friday 21 March 2025
Chinese PCB material price hikes force Taiwan CCL makers to follow suit
Several Chinese suppliers of crucial PCB components, including copper-clad laminate (CCL) and glass fiber fabric, have recently announced price increases in response to global supply...
Thursday 13 March 2025
China moves for higher copper exports amid market upheaval
China has issued more licenses allowing copper smelters to export metal tax-free, aiding local producers and paving the way for greater overseas sales at a time of upheaval in the...
Monday 17 February 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Inside MediaTek's SiPh strategy and the shift toward heterogeneous integration
MediaTek, a global leader in IC design, has strengthened its presence in the ASIC market by capitalizing on its Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) technology. As traditional electronic...