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Wednesday 26 February 2025
Is Apple's US$500 billion US bet a turning point? Foxconn's strategic moves suggest so
As US tariffs on Mexico and Canada approach implementation after a one-month delay, manufacturers are reassessing US-based production strategies. Apple has pledged a US$500 billion...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Realtek unveils world's first USB4 hub controller chip, set for mass production in 1Q25
Realtek has unveiled the world's first fully certified USB4 hub controller chip with integrated USB Type-C/Power Delivery functionality, recognized by the USB-IF.
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Samsung signs licensing agreement with YMTC for Hybrid Bonding tech
Samsung Electronics has reportedly signed a patent licensing agreement with Chinese NAND Flash manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technology Corp (YMTC) to license its Hybrid Bonding technology...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
SK Hynix to finalize Intel NAND takeover in March, cementing eSSD leadership
SK Hynix will finalize its acquisition of Intel's NAND flash business, now rebranded as Solidigm, in March 2025. This strategic move strengthens its enterprise SSD (eSSD) market position...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Global semiconductor manufacturing industry ends 2024 with strong 4Q
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry ended 2024 with strong fourth-quarter results and solid year-on-year growth across most of the key industry segments, according to...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Flexium aims for profitability through AI server supply chain integration
Flexium, a flexible circuit board manufacturer, held an investor briefing indicating that 2024 will be a year of transformation challenges. After the operational low in the fourth...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Walsin Lihwa poised to benefit from potential ceasefire in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Walsin Lihwa, a leading manufacturer of cables and stainless steel, believes that a potential ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia conflict could significantly boost demand for stainless...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Huawei Ascend 910C reportedly hits 40% yield, turns profitable; aims for 60% industry standard
Huawei's Ascend 910C AI chip has reportedly reached a 40% manufacturing yield, marking the first time the Ascend production line has turned profitable. The company aims to improve...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
DeepSeek boosts AI momentum in China as Biren Technology eyes Hong Kong IPO
Reports indicate that Chinese AI chip manufacturer Biren Technology is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong with a target of raising US$300 million. The company is...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Chroma ATE hits record 2024 profits, targets 2025 growth in semiconductors, AR glasses, and AI servers
Chroma ATE, Taiwan's leading supplier of automated testing and measurement equipment, achieved a milestone in 2024, posting its highest post-tax net profits in 40 years. Looking ahead...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Japan govt to seek US tariff exemption for Rapidus' 2nm chips
The Japanese government will send officials to the US in March 2025 to discuss various tariff issues, including potential exemptions for the 2nm chips produced by Rapidus. They believe...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
What to know about Apple's US$500 billion investment in US semiconductor supply chain
Apple has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest over US$500 billion in the US over the next four years—a move designed to supercharge American innovation, high-skilled manufacturing,...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Panjit eyes 35% automotive growth, plans Vietnam factory
Despite facing headwinds in the overall automotive market, Panjit continues to report impressive growth. Chief Operating Officer Edgar Chen stated that the company aims for an annual...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
AI GPU orders max out TSMC’s CoWoS capacity; IC testing firms booked through 2026
More than 70% of TSMC’s CoWoS-L advanced packaging capacity has already been booked, fueled by strong demand for Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs. This surge is also driving orders...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Taiwan supply chain giants converge at Nvidia GTC 2025
The annual Nvidia GTC conference will be held from March 17 to 21, 2025, in San Jose, California. Due to rapid upgrades in AI hardware and software and widespread applications, the...