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Friday 1 August 2025
Apple sees growth in China, accelerates AI investments amid strong 3QFY25 performance
During Apple's third-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook highlighted renewed momentum in Greater China, where revenue rose 4% quarter-over-quarter. This improvement...
Friday 1 August 2025
Major IPC suppliers begin new certification; DDR4 price surge expected to last until late 2025
Leading memory manufacturers have successively announced end-of-life (EOL) plans for DDR4 DRAM, with memory module vendors reporting strong order momentum from end customers in the...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Samsung-Tesla AI chip deal: a potential four-way win for all?
Samsung's major AI chip contract with Tesla has sparked heated discussions, with Elon Musk pledging to personally step in to help Samsung improve production efficiency while hinting...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Taiwan's manufacturing exodus: why lower tariffs won't bring factories home
As the US deadline for reciprocal tariffs, set under the Trump administration, approaches on August 1, 2025, Taiwan's final tax rate remains unresolved. While Vietnam and the Philippines—now...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Samsung chip operating profit plunges 90% amid memory inventory and low foundry utilization

Samsung Electronics announced its official financial results for the second...

Thursday 31 July 2025
Analysis: Foxconn-Teco deal boosts Taiwan's push into L12 AI server integration and modular data centers
The strategic share swap between Foxconn and Teco Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. marks a significant escalation in Taiwan's AI data center server industry. Traditionally focused...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Samsung outlines mobile growth and AI strategy amid tariff concerns, highlights 2nm Exynos roadmap
During its second quarter 2025 earnings call, Samsung Electronics addressed the outlook for its Mobile Experience (MX) division and unveiled strategic plans focused on AI innovation...
Thursday 31 July 2025
US 25% tariff jolts India's electronics sector and Apple
A new 25% US tariff on Indian imports has intensified trade tensions and poses a significant threat to India's fast-growing electronics export industry. The move widens India's disadvantage...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Meta boosts 2025 capex to US$72 billion, expands AI push with superintelligence team
Meta posted strong second-quarter 2025 earnings, fueled by gains in AI-powered advertising. However, the company is ramping up its long-term investment in superintelligence, pushing...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Arm-based chips set to capture nearly half of hyperscaler AI market in 2025, says CEO
Arm's AI-focused strategy continues to gain traction, with record royalty growth and increasing demand for its data center and edge computing platforms.
Thursday 31 July 2025
Arm's China surge and steady royalties offset smartphone and export curbs slump
Arm Holdings saw steady royalty revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 despite a slow smartphone market recovery. CFO Jason Child reported a 25% year-over-year increase...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Qualcomm sees handset rebound by year-end, signals strength in China amid Apple drag
Qualcomm anticipates renewed growth in its handset business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong Android momentum and new chip launches, even as revenue tied to...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Microsoft 4QFY25: AI integration deepens across cloud, productivity, and platform services
Microsoft closed out fiscal year 2025 with strong fourth-quarter results, underscoring how artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of its operations, product portfolio,...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Foxconn and Teco team up on AI infra, starting with Stargate

Foxconn and Teco Electric & Machinery unveiled a strategic alliance on July 30 via a share swap deal, marking a shift in focus toward...

Thursday 31 July 2025
Qualcomm eyes post-mobile era with Alphawave acquisition, PC and XR bets in Q3 update
Qualcomm is doubling down on its expansion into next-generation computing, with CEO Cristiano Amon during the latest earnings call on July 30 highlighting significant progress in...