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Friday 27 June 2025
Yageo's acquisition of Shibaura approved by Taiwan's MOEA; takeover bid period extended three times
Taiwan-based passive components giant Yageo announced on June 25, 2025, that its previously disclosed tender offer to acquire Japan's Shibaura has received approval from Taiwan's...
Wednesday 25 June 2025
PSA eyes Southeast Asia, rare earths as AI and auto demand boost growth outlook
At the recent PSA Annual Shareholders' Meeting, CEO Anthony Chiao announced that GLOBAL BRS MANUFACTURE (GBM) has acquired two significant strategic assets: Japan's PCB manufacturer...
Monday 16 June 2025
China's rare earth curbs disrupt global tech supply chains as US trade tensions escalate
China's rare earth export restrictions, implemented in response to US semiconductor controls targeting its technology sector, are disrupting global supply chains and creating manufacturing...
Thursday 12 June 2025
Taiwan passive component makers see May revenue dip under currency and trade pressures
Taiwan's passive component supply chain posted a modest revenue decline in May, as fading momentum from US-China tariff-driven rush orders and a strengthening New Taiwan dollar weighed...
Wednesday 4 June 2025
ASE bets on new chip tech to handle AI’s rising power and speed needs
ASE has introduced a new packaging innovation—FOCoS-Bridge with through-silicon via (TSV) integration—designed to support the growing power and bandwidth needs of artificial...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Taiwan's EZconn secures major US data center contract, eyes expansion in ASEAN
Taiwan-based optical communications manufacturer EZconn is poised to leverage the global rise in artificial intelligence and continued US infrastructure spending to drive growth across...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Ericsson partners with VVDN to fully localize antenna production in India
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) is expanding its manufacturing operations in India, aiming to localize 100% of its passive antenna production for the Indian market by June 2025. The...
Monday 21 April 2025
Taiwan's Yageo raises the stakes in bidding war for Japan's Shibaura
Taiwan’s Yageo Corp., a prominent player in the global passive components market, has stepped up its efforts to acquire Japan’s Shibaura Electronics. This move has escalated...
Friday 18 April 2025
Yageo posts strong Q1 results, eyes growth in AI and EV sectors
Taiwanese passive component manufacturer Yageo reported first-quarter operating results that exceeded market expectations, driven by a gradual normalization of inventory levels among...
Friday 18 April 2025
Taiwanese passive component sector navigates tariff uncertainties despite record-breaking revenue
Taiwan's passive component industry has demonstrated strong growth in the first quarter of 2025, overcoming typical seasonal declines. Major companies in the sector, including Yageo,...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Zhipu AI enters the ring with AutoGLM; open-source AI agent targets LLM supremacy
Zhipu AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, introduced its open-source AI agent AutoGLM at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum. Designed to bridge advanced reasoning with task...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Google delays Pixel 9a launch due to component issue, 500,000 units to be reworked
In late March, Google announced its lightweight Pixel 9a model, but reports suggest that some component issues have delayed its release schedule. Google has confirmed that one of...
Monday 31 March 2025
India launches electronics component incentive scheme
India is extending its push for electronics self-reliance beyond finished goods, approving a US$2.68 billion scheme targeting component manufacturing. This initiative aims to close...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Passive component suppliers see strong 1Q25 demand, defying seasonality
Taiwanese passive component manufacturers Yageo and Ample Electronic Technology have started 2025 with unexpected revenue growth, bucking the traditional first-quarter slowdown. As...
Thursday 6 February 2025
MLCC demand to boom in 2025, buoying Yageo and Walsin
The demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) is expected to increase significantly in 2025, which will provide a boost to major Taiwan-based passive component companies including...