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Monday 10 February 2025
Musk urges US military to boost drone output or risk falling behind
Elon Musk has intensified his advocacy for military drones, warning that the US military must accelerate research and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to maintain its...
Monday 10 February 2025
Quake impact prompts TSMC to narrow 1Q25 sales guidance range
TSMC has revised its sales growth prediction for the first quarter of 2025, narrowing its guidance range due to manufacturing losses from a significant earthquake that struck southern...
Monday 10 February 2025
Over 300 Taiwanese firms reshore manufacturing in Taiwan amid Sino-US tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, announcing that Japan's investment in the US will reach US$1 trillion. The two leaders...
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple makes manufacturing pivot: scales back Vietnam MacBook production, ramps up India operations
Apple is shifting its strategy by scaling back its plans to expand MacBook production in Vietnam, which was expected to ramp up in late 2024. This marks a departure from its earlier...
Friday 7 February 2025
Intel CEO position remains vacant; GF management reshuffle sparks speculation
As Intel's CEO position has remained unfilled for over two months, recent management changes at GlobalFoundries (GF) have sparked speculation. Dutch media outlet Bits & Chips...
Friday 7 February 2025
Techman Robot and ASMPT strike MOU
Cobot maker Techman Robot has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with semiconductor production equipment maker ASMPT to jointly develop smart manufacturing applications. This...
Friday 7 February 2025
ASML CEO signals US advantage as China faces 10~15 year gap in advanced chip technology
In a recent episode of In Good Company—hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management—Christophe Fouquet, President and CEO of ASML, delivered...
Friday 7 February 2025
Apple's China focus thrusts it into center of geopolitical fight
Apple Inc., which counts China as its biggest manufacturing hub and the US as its largest market, is now at the center of an escalating geopolitical fight that threatens to span tariffs...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan ramps up B5G satellite push, tackles tech bottlenecks
Taiwan is accelerating its B5G satellite development with a dual-track strategy of in-house manufacturing and procurement, as the Executive Yuan convened a "Strategic Review Board...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Taiwan machine tool exports down 15%; government turns to AI to help address industry woes
Taiwan's total machine tool exports dropped 14.8% year-over-year to US$2.218 billion in 2024, prompting the government to introduce measures aimed at revitalizing the industry. The...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Innolux bets on transformation with five key initiatives for 2025
Innolux is embarking on a comprehensive transformation plan, with General Manager and COO Chu-Hsiang Yang announcing five strategic initiatives for 2025: enhancing operational efficiency...
Thursday 6 February 2025
GlobalFoundries names Tim Breen CEO, Tom Caulfield chair
GlobalFoundries Inc. (GF), the world's third-largest contract chip manufacturer, announced that Chief Operating Officer (COO) Tim Breen will succeed Tom Caulfield as CEO, while Caulfield...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Malaysia braces for impact of Trump's tariff plans amid reliance on China and US chip market
While Malaysia is not a direct target of Donald Trump's tariff war against trading partners, the Southeast Asian nation is concerned about potential impacts and is advocating for...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Audix sets record gross margin on manufacturing continuous growth
Taiwan-based Audix reported a consolidated revenue of NT$5.168 billion (US$156.5 million) for 2024, marking a 30% decrease compared to the previous year. In its product portfolio,...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
AI powers IC substrate market as 2025 recovery gradually takes shape
AI-powered applications reshaped the electronics manufacturing landscape in 2024, driving a resurgence for Taiwan’s leading IC substrate makers. Unimicron, Kinsus, and Zhen...