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Foxconn eyes double-digit revenue growth in 2026, driven by AI servers and smartphones

Foxconn chairman Young Liu said on March 6 that 2026 is expected to be "a very good year" for the company, with full-year revenue projected to grow at a double-digit rate from approximately NT$8.1 trillion (approx. US$253 billion) in 2025, provided there are no major uncertainties.

AW 2026: how AX is advancing traditional automation

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Apple's US$599 MacBook Neo uses A18 Pro, partly due to supply constraints

Mar 6

Explainer: Why the Pentagon’s move on Anthropic matters for the AI supply chain

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Alibaba faces questions over Qwen continuity after sudden departures and structural shift

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AIMWC 2026: How AI is reshaping devices, networks, and data policy

Mar 9, 12:00

MWC 2026 placed comprehensive AI integration front and center. The show covered everything from smartphones and wearables to telecom networks and cloud infrastructure. Industry observers noted that AI is reshaping the entire sector's development trajectory.

ICT MANUFACTURINGFoxconn's deep Nvidia ties and full-stack integration fuel AI server ambitions

Mar 9, 11:20

Foxconn chairman Young Liu said the company expects robust growth in 2026, driven by recovering consumer electronics demand and expanding AI-related business. He expressed strong confidence in Foxconn's AI server shipments and market share prospects.

ICT MANUFACTURINGLEO satellite boom pressures Taiwanese PCB suppliers as shipments ramp up

Mar 9, 11:09

The global space communication industry is expanding as the commercialization of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites accelerates, with upstream printed circuit board (PCB) suppliers like Compeq Manufacturing Co. and Unitech Printed Circuit Board Corp. expected to reach peak shipments in the fourth quarter of 2025.

ICT MANUFACTURINGJabil to wind down Clinton facility, shift production to Devens

Mar 9, 11:02

Contract manufacturing giant Jabil plans to wind down operations at its Clinton, Massachusetts, facility and consolidate production at its nearby site in Devens, according to company statements and media reports.

AIUS weighs global AI chip export licensing to curb third-country diversion

Mar 9, 10:59

The White House is reportedly drafting a new regulatory framework that would tighten US oversight of global AI chip exports. This move could reshape how advanced computing power is distributed worldwide.

ICT MANUFACTURINGApple reshapes product lineup with budget MacBook and ultra-premium push

Mar 9, 10:33

Apple is reshaping its product lineup at both ends of the price spectrum, introducing a lower-cost MacBook while reportedly preparing a new wave of ultra-premium devices aimed at the top tier of the market.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTOpenAI, Oracle rethink Texas expansion, though Stargate buildout continues

Mar 9, 10:03

OpenAI and Oracle's decision to drop a planned expansion at their flagship Texas AI campus highlights the shifting economics and technology cycles of large-scale AI infrastructure. The move suggests developers are becoming more flexible about where and when to deploy compute capacity rather than abandoning megaprojects.

AIWeekly news roundup: TSMC probe, AI boom, and memory price surge

Mar 9, 09:24

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 2 - March 8, 2026.

ICT MANUFACTURINGExclusive: Compal advances Direct to Cell work, integrates communication modules into satellites

Mar 9, 08:59

Compal Electronics Inc. is developing Direct-to-Cell (D2C) technology for smartphones and has begun integrating communication modules into satellites while negotiating with several international satellite operators, according to company vice president JS Liang.

IT COMPONENTS, PERIPHERALSRadbon sees boost from resumption of deferred orders, expects long-term growth from aerospace, defense

Mar 9, 07:49

Connector and cable assembly manufacturer Radbon Electronics has steadily deepened its presence in the defense and aerospace markets, with its investments gradually converting into tangible order momentum.

ICT MANUFACTURINGTaiwan stands firm on US investment commitments, pursuing strategic high-tech partnership amid legal shifts

Mar 9, 07:48

Taiwan's tariff negotiations with the US initially yielded relatively favorable terms, bringing Taiwan's export tariffs in line with those of Japan and South Korea. However, a recent US Supreme Court ruling has complicated the outcome. While 70% of Taiwan's exports—primarily electronics and components—remain duty-free under International Trade Administration (ITA) rules, new uncertainties have emerged that could influence Taiwan's trade strategy going forward.

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