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Friday 15 August 2025
Taiwan's motor driver IC makers capture AI server market share
Taiwan's IC design houses are seeing steady returns from years of investment in motor driver ICs, with demand rising across a wider set of applications and competition intensifying...
Friday 15 August 2025
China pushes back against Nvidia H20 chip exports amid US trade tensions
Chinese authorities have recently voiced concerns about the reauthorization of shipments for Nvidia Corporation's H20 AI chips, highlighting fears that these chips could be remotely...
Friday 15 August 2025
Taiwanese firms secure M9-grade CCL certifications as ASIC server demand surges
In response to the global surge in large-scale AI computing power deployment, the usage and value of PCBs for AI servers have significantly increased. High-end copper-clad laminate...
Friday 15 August 2025
Trump's corporate crackdown: When national security overrides boardroom independence
Since the US first announced reciprocal tariffs in early April 2025, President Donald Trump has frequently delivered "surprises" to the global market over nearly four months. Recently,...
Friday 15 August 2025
DeepSeek's R2 stalls as Huawei Ascend chips fall short of Nvidia H100's capabilities
In the 2025 AI arms race, China's DeepSeek has become both a showcase of ambition and a cautionary tale on domestic chip limitations. Founded in Hangzhou in 2023 and backed by hedge...
Friday 15 August 2025
Asicland, Primemas team up for chiplet SoC efforts
Leading South Korean IC design firm Asicland is partnering with fellow IC design startup Primemas to spearhead an ecosystem for chiplet-based system-on-chip (SoC) platforms.
Friday 15 August 2025
Samsung turns to MediaTek for Galaxy Tab S11, reducing Qualcomm dependence

Samsung Electronics' upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 series is reportedly set to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 application processor (AP),...

Friday 15 August 2025
Taiwan gains competitive edge as China faces steep US tariffs
On July 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to adjust reciprocal tariff rates, setting the provisional tariff for Taiwan at 20%, effective from August 7,...
Thursday 14 August 2025
AUO sees steady 2Q25 panel demand, eyes post-tariff surge in year-end orders
AUO said TV and IT product demand held steady in the second quarter of 2025, driven by China's extended trade-in program and early orders from customers hedging against US tariff...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Exynos comeback? Samsung nears decision on Galaxy S26 flagship chip strategy
Samsung's Exynos flagship processors may return in the 2026 Galaxy S26 lineup, industry sources say, marking a potential revival after years on the sidelines. Built on Samsung's gate-all-around...
Thursday 14 August 2025
LG Display turns three-week OLED fixes into two-day process with AI
LG Display (LGD) has fully deployed a self-developed artificial intelligence platform across its design, manufacturing, and business operations, marking a decisive push into digital...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Samsung wins Apple iPhone image sensor deal in Texas, eyes Qualcomm next
Samsung Electronics plans to begin producing its in-house–designed high-performance CMOS image sensors (CIS) at its Austin, Texas, wafer fab in 2027 for Apple's iPhones. Industry...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Taiwan's Fitipower eyes PMIC expansion as DDI market softens
Taiwanese IC design house Fitipower Integrated Technology expressed cautious optimism for the remainder of 2025 during its earnings call on Thursday, pointing to continued strength...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Rubin testing supply chain takes shape: Taiwanese firms invest heavily in AI accelerator opportunities
With Nvidia's Rubin GPUs powering the next generation of AI servers scheduled to enter the market in the second half of 2026, recent developments show an accelerated expansion in...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Samsung secures early ITC win in BOE OLED case amid looming 15-year US import ban
Samsung Display has secured a significant preliminary victory in its intellectual property battle against Chinese panel giant BOE Technology, with the US International Trade Commission...