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Thursday 15 May 2025
Huawei's quiet IDM ambition: 11 shadow fabs across China under the spotlight
Huawei is now believed to operate at least 11 semiconductor fabrication plants across China, covering memory, logic, and foundry segments—underscoring its strategic shift toward...
Thursday 15 May 2025
US-China tariff talks pause triggers currency volatility, pressuring Taiwan's PCB sector
Taiwan's PCB manufacturers are finding temporary relief as the US dollar strengthens following the suspension of US-China tariff negotiations, partially offsetting pressure from the...
Thursday 15 May 2025
TSMC to accelerate expansion in 2025 with eight new fabs and one advanced packaging plant
At the TSMC Technology Symposium 2025 on May 15 in Hsinchu, Taiwan, T.S. Chang, VP of Advanced Technology and Mask Engineering at TSMC, announced the company's accelerated fab expansion...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Samsung reportedly considers outsourcing memory photomask production; raises concerns over domestic supply
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to outsource the production of photomasks used in memory manufacturing. To prevent technology leaks, Samsung has traditionally produced...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Foxconn expects AI servers to drive over half of 2025 server revenue amid surging demand and Middle East opportunities
AI servers are emerging as a dominant revenue driver for leading ODM vendors in 2025, with Foxconn at the forefront of this trend. Despite lingering concerns about potential supply...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Automakers shift to hybrid domain-zonal architecture for next-gen vehicles
Global automotive manufacturers are converging on a hybrid domain-plus-zonal (D+Z) control architecture for next-generation vehicles, representing a significant evolution in electrification...
Thursday 15 May 2025
JDI to cut over 1,000 jobs in major restructuring, close Mobara plant by 2026
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) confirmed plans on May 15 to lay off over 1,000 employees in Japan as part of a large-scale restructuring, according to reports from Nikkei Asia...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Foxconn eyes Japan with Mitsubishi EV deal, SiC chip ramp-up
During an earnings call on May 14, Foxconn unveiled updates on its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, semiconductor ambitions, and new partnerships.
Thursday 15 May 2025
Foxconn sees 3% revenue drop for every NT$ gain
At a recent earnings call, Foxconn chairman Young Liu acknowledged that tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations are posing mounting challenges to global supply chains and expansion...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Hiroca leverages Mexico, China plants to offset tariff impact and tap rising automotive demand
Following the US automotive tariff, the industry is reassessing production line adjustments. Notably, China is experiencing rising demand in its automotive sector. In response, Hiroca...
Thursday 15 May 2025
D8AI’s no-code AI platform targets factory floors
Qisda, a leader in intelligent systems and IoT solutions, is positioning itself at the forefront of the rapidly expanding AI agent market. Through its investment in D8AI, the company...
Thursday 15 May 2025
US-China tariff truce reshapes India's trade landscape
The US-China tariff agreement, reducing US tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and Chinese duties from 125% to 10% for 90 days, is creating both opportunities and challenges...
Thursday 15 May 2025
TM Robot expands North American presence with smart manufacturing push
As the global leader in AI collaborative robotics, Taiwan's Techman Robot (TM Robot) is celebrating its 10th anniversary by unveiling a suite of next-generation smart automation solutions...
Thursday 15 May 2025
China's IC innovation forum reports 94% mass production rate among 118 showcased chips
VeriSilicon Holdings Co. launched the 15th Songshan Lake China IC Innovation Summit Forum on May 13, 2025, in Dongguan's Songshan Lake district. This year's forum highlights 10 domestically...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Network gear makers lack capacity and components to expedite shipments amid tariff concerns
Taiwan-based networking and communication solutions providers are facing difficulties meeting customers' requests to expedite shipments during the 90-day pause on the US reciprocal...