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Friday 8 August 2025
Tariff clarity and car market recovery boost IKKA-KY outlook for 2H25
Japanese company IKKA-KY, which is listed in Taiwan, announced on August 7 its consolidated financial report for the first half of 2025. Consolidated revenue for the period reached...
Friday 8 August 2025
TSMC-backed VisEra moves to capture CIS upside with thin-form optics, new capacity
VisEra Technologies, a TSMC-affiliated optical component supplier, anticipates third-quarter growth driven by rising demand for CMOS image sensors (CIS), as high-end smartphone camera...
Friday 8 August 2025
Elan forecasts stronger 2H25 on commercial notebook demand, AI PCs to rise in 2027
Touch IC design leader Elan Microelectronics held an investor conference and shared that its second quarter performance held up relatively well, with only a limited decline compared...
Friday 8 August 2025
BYD’s Taiwan entry via Denza sparks a spike in trade and security debate

In a move that has reignited Taiwan's automotive and geopolitical debate, Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly seeking to enter the Taiwanese...

Friday 8 August 2025
CMMT expects market recovery after tariff and exchange rate fluctuations settle
The third quarter is traditionally a peak season, but Taiwanese panel manufacturers have gradually released news of a weaker-than-expected peak. The market is concerned about whether...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Samsung Display wins first MacBook order, BOE eyes iPads
As Samsung Display (SDC) secures its first-ever OLED panel order for Apple's MacBook, Chinese panel maker Beijing Oriental Electronics (BOE) is positioning itself to target any supply...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Qualcomm's smartphone struggles deepen as Apple, Samsung chart own paths
Qualcomm is at a critical crossroads as it attempts to pivot beyond its reliance on the smartphone business in the era of artificial intelligence and expands into growth areas such...
Thursday 7 August 2025
AP Memory optimistic on IoTRAM and IPC growth despite FX losses
Memory IC design house AP Memory reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2025, due to approximately NT$980 million (US$32.7 million) in foreign exchange losses caused by the...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Nintendo sales drive Weblink International's July revenue to record high
Consumer electronics distributor Weblink International reported record monthly revenue of NT$3.56 billion (US$119 million) in July 2025, marking a 65.5% year-over-year increase. The...
Thursday 7 August 2025
TI triggers largest chip repricing in years, stuns China clients with 60,000-part hike
As President Donald Trump accelerates reshoring efforts, US-based chipmakers are facing rising cost pressures that are now cascading through the global supply chain. Texas Instruments...
Thursday 7 August 2025
J-Star Holding lists on Nasdaq, aims to be pioneer for Taiwan's SMEs
J-Star Holding, known as YMA, was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market on July 29, 2025. Chairman Jonathan Chiang noted that this marks a significant milestone for the company, aiming...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Monitor & NB panel prices remain stable through August
Supply and demand in the LCD monitor panel market remain weak, keeping prices stable in July 2025 and resulting in an expected similar trend for August 2025.
Wednesday 6 August 2025
DB Hitek rides China demand surge, targets growth in mature power semiconductors
In its second-quarter 2025 financial report, South Korean foundry DB Hitek reported strong performance driven by increased orders from Chinese customers amid rising US-China semiconductor...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Goldkey eyes growth momentum in 2H25 by capturing AI edge memory market
Memory module manufacturer Goldkey transitioned from the emerging stock market to a listed company, achieving revenue of NT$3.163 billion (US$105.5 million) in the first half of 2025,...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
LG Electronics reportedly revives India IPO plan with scaled-down valuation amid market uncertainty
LG Electronics is reportedly preparing to revive the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary, months after shelving the plan due to market volatility. According to...