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Monday 27 October 2025
LG Electronics advances HBM and glass substrate equipment for advanced packaging
LG Electronics is aggressively entering the advanced semiconductor packaging equipment market to meet the surging demand driven by AI. The company plans to gradually localize production of AI semiconductors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and related process equipment in South Korea, aiming to expand its business footprint
Monday 27 October 2025
Foxconn’s FIT to ramp up AirPods manufacturing, doubling Hyderabad workforce
Amid growing speculation over Apple's deepening manufacturing push in India, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Taiwanese contract manufacturer, is preparing to significantly expand operations at its Hyderabad plant, according to people familiar with the matter cited by the Economic Times. The facility in Kongara Kalan, which began commercial production of Apple AirPods in April 2025, will reportedly double its output capacity and workforce over the next six to eight months
Monday 27 October 2025
Korea's thinnest parking robot steals the show at FIX 2025

At the Future Innovation Technology Expo (FIX 2025) in Daegu, one of the busiest booths belongs to HL Robotics, whose live demonstration of its autonomous parking robot "PARKIE" has drawn steady crowds

Monday 27 October 2025
Reliance and Meta launch joint venture to build India’s enterprise AI future
Reliance Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence Ltd, has incorporated a new company, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL), as part of its strategic collaboration with Facebook Overseas Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc. The incorporation took place on October 24, 2025, and forms a key step in advancing the joint venture (JV) between the two companies to develop enterprise-focused artificial intelligence (AI) solutions
Monday 27 October 2025
Xiaomi 17 series challenges Apple’s dominance in China’s high-end market
Xiaomi partner and president Weibing Lu is spearheading the company's push into the premium smartphone segment, marking the Xiaomi 17 series in 2025 as a critical battle for the price tier above CNY6,000 (US$842.51). This range has long been dominated by Apple's iPhone
Monday 27 October 2025
US and Malaysia strike deal to secure rare earth supply chain
On October 26, US President Donald Trump attended the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the US and Malaysia signed a trade agreement and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on critical mineral supply cooperation
Monday 27 October 2025
Nexperia dispute threatens legacy chips critical to basic car functions for automakers worldwide
The largest US auto-parts trade group has warned that domestic carmakers may see major production disruptions within two to four weeks, as the escalating dispute over Nexperia risks cutting off supplies of essential automotive semiconductors
Monday 27 October 2025
China's flock to Vietnam swamps established South Korean companies
Vietnam has grown significantly into a hotspot for companies from South Korea, China, Singapore, and Taiwan to set up factories. The escalation of US-China trade tensions has caused a rapid flood of Chinese companies to expand to Vietnam, drawing significant attention from South Korean businesses already established in the country
Monday 27 October 2025
Weekly news roundup: TSMC tightens China orders; Micron sees DRAM market tightening; CXMT, Huawei advance HBM3 chips
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from October 20 to 26, 2025
Monday 27 October 2025
Nexperia export ban rattles carmakers from Seoul

China's recent order banning exports from the Chinese factories of Dutch semiconductor firm Nexperia has sent shockwaves through the global automotive supply chain, raising fears of a new wave of disruptions reminiscent of the chip shortages that paralyzed carmakers during the pandemic

Monday 27 October 2025
TEEMA promotes Taiwan-style science parks overseas, with Mexico as priority site
The global electronics industry faces dual challenges of supply chain restructuring and geopolitical risks. To help member companies expand internationally and reduce trade barrier risks, the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) has been actively promoting so-called overseas science parks since Young Liu, chairman of the Foxconn group, took over as TEEMA chairman
Monday 27 October 2025
China's semiconductor reckoning: YMTC chairman on 5 shifts that will redefine sector
As China gears up for its Fifteenth Five-Year Plan, Chen Nanxiang, chairman of the China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) and YMTC, said the country's semiconductor industry must fast-track efforts to build a self-reliant supply chain, drive integration and upgrades, and advance into a new phase of growth. He identified five defining shifts reshaping the sector: segmentation, integration, optimisation, expansion, and deficiency
Monday 27 October 2025
Taiwan turns China's export curbs into a test of industrial resilience

As Energy Taiwan and Net-Zero Taiwan 2025 open on October 29, Beijing has completed its second wave of export restrictions on lithium batteries and rare-earth materials. This move has jolted global clean-energy supply chains and forced industries worldwide to prepare for another round of structural reshuffling

Monday 27 October 2025
Samsung launches aggressive price-cut strategy to catch up in HBM competition
HBM continues to be a critical resource as the AI boom is further tightening supply and demand in the memory industry. Memory leader Samsung Electronics is fixated on reclaiming its dominance, reportedly launching a 30% price cut strategy in an attempt to catch up after delays in its 12-layer HBM3E certification
Monday 27 October 2025
India roundup: Tie-up with Dixon marks renewed Taiwanese investments in India's EMS
Dixon's joint venture with Taiwan-based Inventec is expected to operate after April 2026, as the Indian EMS major reports surging sales thanks to handset manufacturing business