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Wednesday 14 May 2025

Samsung secures orders from Nintendo, paving way for future orders from Nvidia and Qualcomm

Samsung Electronics' foundry division is actively pursuing orders for its 2nm process technology and is currently conducting process...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Chinese panel makers scale back LCD production as tariffs bite

Chinese panel manufacturers BOE Technology and TCL China Star Optoelectronics (TCL CSOT) have reportedly begun scaling back their LCD panel production in response to the tariff policies...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

TSMC to sell equipment to VSMC Singapore fab for US$71 million

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) passed a number of resolutions during a board of directors meeting on May 13, including the sale of equipment to VisionPower Semiconductor...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Ennostar ramps up smart sensing, automotive displays to offset global risks

Ennostar Inc., a leading player in Taiwan's optoelectronics industry, reported narrowed losses in the first quarter of 2025, aided by steady demand across its automotive, sensing,...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

South Korea's Moreh aims to outpace China's DeepSeek with cost-efficient alternative

South Korean AI software company Moreh is developing "K-DeepSeek," a model designed to surpass China's DeepSeek while slashing development costs, according to TheElec and...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Asus sees profit surge in 1Q25, forecasts strong growth despite challenges

Asus reported a dramatic profit increase in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to recovering NT$5.3 billion (US$175 million) in bad debts from Indian customers. This boosted...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Nissan set to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide in deepening restructuring drive

Nissan Motor plans to cut around 20,000 jobs worldwide—more than twice the 9,000 announced in late 2024—as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at reversing declining...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

President Lai: Tariffs on Taiwan semiconductors would hurt US tech leadership

In an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia, Taiwan President Ching-te "William" Lai stated that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), responding to customer demands,...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Aluminum wheel maker SAI posts record profits despite tariff uncertainties

Although Taiwan's complete vehicle exports to the US consist mainly of a small number of ATVs, Taiwanese automotive parts firms have still felt mounting pressure from Trump's tariff...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

VSO Electronics to significantly expand in Vietnam amid US tariff

The rising demand for high-speed transmission cables, driven by advances in AI technology, was a major topic at VSO Electronics' recent shareholders meeting. Chairman Chung-Cheng...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Taiwan weighs AI basic law in face of national security concerns

The Taiwanese government has reservations about the AI Basic Law it is drafting over national security and risk management concerns, referencing the legislative approaches...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Taiwan's MPI sees solid start to 2025 despite currency and tariff headwinds

Semiconductor testing interface and equipment provider MPI Corporation delivered a stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, driven...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Display Week 2025: LGD showcases leading P2P panels and stretchable OLEDs

LG Display (LGD) is set to participate in the Society for Information Display's (SID) Display Week 2025 with a major focus on next-generation automotive displays. Highlights include...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

From Bosch to Foxconn: is a Tier 1 power shift underway in the auto industry?

In stark contrast to the somber tone of automotive parts giant Bosch, which recently warned that the industry's "automotive drought" may drag on, Taiwan's Foxconn has taken a decisive...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

PSMC to showcase 3D AI semiconductor solutions at Computex 2025

On May 12, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) revealed its collaboration with ten supply chain partners, including AP Memory, Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics,...

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