Inventec reported modest notebook shipment growth in May and continued strength in its server business, which it expects to remain the primary driver of growth for 2025. The company remains cautious about full-year notebook performance, noting that second-half demand remains uncertain. Nonetheless, it projects a slight year-over-year increase in NB shipments.
Global manufacturing and supply chain solutions provider Flex announced on June 5 a strategic collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to support its newly launched Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM) — an ambitious, campus-wide effort aimed at redefining industrial production in the US.
As Middle Eastern nations accelerate economic diversification efforts, global attention is turning to the region's rising profile as a destination for technology investment — a trend further amplified by US President Donald Trump's recent visit, which resulted in more than US$2 trillion in investment and cooperation agreements across the region.
Zhen Ding Technology, the world's leading printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, held its 2025 annual shareholders' meeting on May 29, with Chairman Charles Shen outlining both the opportunities and risks facing the company in the year ahead.
Young Liu, chairman of Foxconn, has officially taken office as the new chairman of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), becoming the 27th leader of the influential industrial group. Given the central role of the electrical and electronics sector in Taiwan's economy—with its comprehensive supply chain spanning upstream components to downstream applications—his appointment is seen as a potentially pivotal moment for the industry.
Following a high-profile signing in February, Luxshare Precision has launched the next phase of its major project in Kunshan, Suzhou. According to the official WeChat account "Kunshan Release" on May 20, the company's Phase I acoustic industry facility at Luxshare Science Park in Jinxi Town has commenced production, with construction on Phase II now underway.
On May 21, Jabil, a global manufacturing solutions provider for the automotive industry, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AVL Software and Functions GmbH, the e-drive and software arm of AVL List GmbH. The agreement marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at streamlining the development of next-generation vehicle electronics.
