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Tuesday 11 February 2025
Sumco to end silicon wafer production at Miyazaki plant by 2026
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco has announced plans to cease silicon wafer production at its Miyazaki plant in Japan by the end of 2026, as part of its strategy to improve...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
ASEAN deepens China supply chain ties despite Panama's BRI exit
Under pressure from the Trump administration, Panama has exited China's Belt and Road Initiative, even as Southeast Asian nations move to deepen their supply chain ties with China...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Asus and Advantech invest in Freedom Systems to tap into growing commercial IT market
Asus has acquired a 10% stake in Freedom Systems to enhance IT management and plans to increase this holding by another 10%, while Advantech has acquired a 20% stake. With the support...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Declining consumer power and intensifying competition challenge iPhone sales in China
The sales performance of the new iPhone series in the Greater China region has not shown improvement from 2024, seemingly confirming many market forecasts that suggest iPhone growth...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Top 4 global smartphone trends shaping 2025
The global smartphone market is set to expand, with demand projected to exceed 1.2 billion units in 2024 and grow further by 2% to 4% in 2025, fueled by the rising shipment of affordable...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
iPhone slump reverberates through Taiwan's chip supply chain
Apple's iPhone revenue has fallen short of market expectations, slipping slightly year-over-year. The downturn is sending shockwaves through the mobile power amplifier (PA) sector,...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Apple supplier Luxshare signs CNY120 billion industrial project in Kunshan
Luxshare Precision has signed a CNY120 billion (approx. US$16.43 billion) industrial project agreement in Kunshan, the city's largest investment in three years. When fully operational,...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Tesla unveils Shanghai ESS gigafactory despite Musk's absence
Tesla has expanded its energy storage capabilities with the inauguration of a new gigafactory in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion strateg...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Panel demand set to surge in 2025, but challenges loom in 2H25
Panel procurement momentum, which began in the fourth quarter of 2024, continues to strengthen in 2025, driven by four major factors. Industry experts believe that the first quarter...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
MediaTek reports unusually surging January revenue, boosted by tariff uncertainty and China's subsidies
MediaTek reported impressive January revenue of NT$51.144 billion (approx. US$1.56 billion), marking a 22.7% increase from the previous month and a 14.94% rise year-over-year. This...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
AI servers drive Foxconn's January revenue up 3.16% YoY
Foxconn reported NT$538.666 billion (US$16.4 billion) in revenue for January 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 3.16% despite the Lunar New Year holiday impact. The company...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Chinese AI firms grapple with TSMC's BIS whitelist restrictions
Industry players in China express mounting concerns as TSMC implements stricter controls on advanced chip production for Chinese customers. According to recent reports from Jiwei,...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
U-Best sees stable shipments of flexible HC materials as foldable phone market expands
Taiwan-based polymer materials supplier U-Best Innovative Technology is experiencing steady growth in shipments of hard coat (HC) films for flexible displays as demand for foldable...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Edge device specs upgrades boost cooling fan tech, says YS Tech
Automotive cooling fan specialist Yen Sun Technology (YS Tech) has reported strong performance driven by sustained order inflows and pre-holiday shipments in early 2025. Despite fewer...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
China auto merger creates world's fifth-largest automaker, poised to upend BYD dominance
Chinese automotive manufacturers Changan Automobile and Dongfeng Automobile are reportedly planning to merge, aiming to enhance their global competitiveness by combining resources...