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Wednesday 5 February 2025
CHPT expects strong 1Q25 sales driven by HPC chip load boards
Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT), an IC test interface solutions provider, is poised to achieve its strongest-ever first quarter in 2025, propelled by robust orders for HPC chip...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
TSMC's first US board meeting: spotlight on leadership shakeup and fab expansion
TSMC is gearing up to hold its first-ever board meeting in the US on February 11, 2025. The board will convene to announce senior management promotions, update progress on facility...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Major NAND makers cut production by 10-20% as industry reshuffling pressure looms
End markets are facing diminished demand, leading NAND manufacturers to gradually reduce production since the end of 2024, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 5 February 2025
AMD forecasts slower sequential growth in 2025 despite record 2024 earnings
In the most recent earnings call, AMD revealed expectations of a deceleration in revenue growth. CEO Lisa Su explained the slowdown as a result of seasonal factors, yet she expressed...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Gartner: Samsung tops Intel; Nvidia climbs amid AI surge
In 2024, the global semiconductor market surged to US$626 billion—an 18.1% increase from the previous year—with projections from Gartner indicating that revenues will...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
China's automakers accelerate chip push amid US curbs
China's automotive chip industry is gaining momentum in 2025, driven by both external pressures and internal opportunities. In response to US restrictions, Chinese automakers are...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
China imposes tariffs on US goods, launches antitrust probe into Google
On February 1, 2025, the US government imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese exports, citing fentanyl-related concerns. The new tariffs will take effect on February 4, escalating trade...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung optimistic for 2025 with launch of Galaxy S25
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has made pre-ordering for the Galaxy S25 series available in Taiwan. According to Jacob Chen, president of Samsung Taiwan's Mobile Communications Division,...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung bets on Galaxy S25 launch after weak mobile earnings
Samsung Electronics reported disappointing fourth-quarter 2024 results for its Mobile Experience (MX) and Network (NW) divisions, as new product sales failed to meet expectations...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung DS faces challenges, with hope to recover in 2Q25
Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) division has reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, grappling with a series of challenges that have raised...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Samsung Taiwan confirms participation in Computex; first time in 13 years
With the advent of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, Taiwan's industrial ecosystem has become increasingly significant. Samsung Electronics (Samsung), which previously prioritized...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
NXP records sales slump amid industrial downturn
NXP Semiconductors reported a 9% revenue decline in the fourth quarter of 2024 to US$3.11 billion amid pricing pressures and increased competition. With conservative guidance for...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung Display revenue falls amid smartphone slowdown, eyes AI-driven growth
According to the latest Samsung Display financial results for 2024, the panel provider registered sales of KRW29.2 trillion (US$19.99 billion), marking only the second time since...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Taiwan server ODMs see DeepSeek upside
The emergence of Chinese AI model DeepSeek has sparked concerns over demand for high-end AI servers, raising fears of a potential blow to Taiwan's server ODMs. However, industry insiders...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Corning targets 25% net margin in display tech for 2025 on glass price hikes
Following a double-digit increase in glass prices, Corning expects to maintain a 25% net profit margin for its Display Technologies business group in 2025.