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Wednesday 31 December 2025
South Korean PCB industry faces cost challenges as AI drives raw material prices up
The South Korean printed circuit board (PCB) industry is struggling as soaring gold and copper prices, up 50% and 30% respectively since early 2025, increase production costs. Despite...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Ericsson forecasts 5G to surpass 4G in 2027; Taiwan nears 2 years of 5G SA rollout
Global 5G penetration is expected to overtake 4G in 2027 to become the dominant network technology, according to the latest Mobility Report from Ericsson. In addition to this pivotal...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Taiwan OSATs boost spending as CoWoS supply tightens

Taiwan's leading semiconductor assembly and test providers are launching record capital spending programs to expand advanced packaging...

Wednesday 31 December 2025
Asustek announces price hike from January 5 amid soaring memory costs
Facing severe memory shortages and rapidly rising prices, global PC brands are implementing strategies to offset cost pressures, including price increases or maintaining prices with...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Nvidia in 2025: 10 defining moments that shaped the AI giant
It is difficult to imagine any company exerting greater influence on the AI industry in 2025 than Nvidia. The market closely tracks CEO Jensen Huang's every move—whether he...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
US ITC opens patent probe into advanced memory
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has formally launched a Section 337 investigation into alleged patent infringement involving advanced memory products, naming Samsung Electronics,...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Ability Opto-Electronics eyes strong 2026, expands in Vietnam
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology (AOET) expressed optimism for its 2026 operations during its earnings call on December 30, despite the notebook market being impacted by rising...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
The global AI sovereignty race in 2025: How nations poured billions into a new world order
The rise of AI sovereignty is fueling a new global competition, driving countries to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and technologies, akin to an arms race. As nations seek to...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
The chip industry in 2025: Boom, rivalry, and a fragile new order
In 2025, generative AI investments are reshaping the global semiconductor industry. Nvidia, TSMC, and their supply chains emerge as the biggest winners. But the boom brings new challenges...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Global carmakers shift gears as BEV boom stalls, Nexperia crisis deepens
In 2025, the global automotive industry faced major structural shifts and geopolitical disruptions. Slowing growth in battery electric vehicles, changes in US EV policies, and chip...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Copper surge ends CCL price war between China and Taiwan
Amid rising concerns over global copper supply shortages, London Metal Exchange (LME) copper prices have surged nearly 40% since early 2025, significantly increasing cost pressures...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Samsung faces scrutiny over Taiwan probe, denies memory market ties
Samsung Electronics has expanded an internal investigation into alleged employee misconduct at its Taiwan subsidiary, a move the company characterizes as an isolated matter despite...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Taiwan's NAFCO eyes delivery surge as aerospace bottlenecks ease
The aerospace supply chain is showing signs of recovery following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with National Aerospace Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO) preparing for...
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Inpaq expects PC/notebook upgrade momentum to continue; CEO says component price hikes are inevitable
Passive components maker Inpaq, under Passive System Alliance (PSA), held its annual investor conference. Looking ahead, CEO Eunice Chen expects 2025 orders driven by the PC/notebook...
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Chinese GPU provider Lisuan Technology begins shipping self-developed 7G100 GPU
Chinese GPU developer Lisuan Technology has started shipping its 7G100 GPU, marking a significant step toward commercialization. Reported by Jiemian News, the GPU uses TSMC's...