As the industry enters the second quarter of 2026, Apple plans to significantly shift its shipment schedule for iPhones and other consumer electronics, with a base iPhone model possibly...
Industry sources reveal that polarizer manufacturers are preparing a price hike starting in the second quarter of 2026, with increases beginning at 10%, though final approval remains...
The global electronics supply chain is facing a cost shock not seen in years. War in Iran, surging AI demand, and tight capacity are simultaneously driving up prices across raw materials,...
Impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, Taiwan has recently reported a shortage of plastic bags, raising questions about whether Formosa Plastics Group deliberately reduced production...
In January 2026, Canada reached an agreement with China to allow the annual import of 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), replacing tariffs that had previously reached as high...
Market sentiment toward the 2026 smartphone outlook has turned increasingly pessimistic. On the supply side, rising component costs have expanded beyond memory to include across-the-board...
After soaring more than 2,200% over the past year, DDR4 16Gb spot prices have finally begun to decline, signaling a growing polarization in the memory market in the first quarter of...
Lead frame packaging suppliers are hiking prices to pass along rising costs sweeping through the semiconductor supply chain. Gold, silver, and copper prices continue to climb sharply,...
Rising global economic uncertainty has fueled safe-haven demand alongside strong industrial consumption, pushing precious metal prices higher. In response, Taiwan's leading quartz...
UK-based fund Palliser Capital announced on March 31 that it has become one of the top 25 shareholders of Ajinomoto and has requested a price increase of more than 30% for its semiconductor...
Samsung Electronics is planning to increase the prices of certain smartphone models released in 2025, marking a rare move amid rising global chip prices and fluctuating exchange rates,...
Spot prices for memory have plunged by 35%, yet contract prices continue to rise. Notebook supply chain sources say there are no signs of supply easing, with shortages expected to...
Rising demand for computing power from generative AI and the semiconductor industry's move toward high-performance computing are reshaping the smartphone supply chain, with global...
