Foxconn is expanding its footprint in France through two projects spanning artificial intelligence infrastructure and semiconductor packaging, as the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer deepens its role in Europe's efforts to build advanced computing and chip capabilities.

Yageo, one of the world's largest passive component suppliers, said demand from AI-related applications has pushed its book-to-bill ratio to 1.3, surpassing levels seen at Japanese peers, including Murata, as tightening supply across the sector continues to extend lead times.

South Korean semiconductor testing company QRT is expanding its equipment business with a portable chip radiation reliability testing system, aiming to build a larger presence in aerospace and defense markets.