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Thursday 15 May 2025
SMIC and Hua Hong reportedly seek more orders from US IC design firms amid China foundry competition
Chinese foundries SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor are reportedly stepping up efforts to expand their American presence, not by building fabs there, but by securing orders from US-based...
Thursday 15 May 2025
JDI to cut over 1,000 jobs in major restructuring, close Mobara plant by 2026
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) confirmed plans on May 15 to lay off over 1,000 employees in Japan as part of a large-scale restructuring, according to reports from Nikkei Asia...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Foxconn eyes Japan with Mitsubishi EV deal, SiC chip ramp-up
During an earnings call on May 14, Foxconn unveiled updates on its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, semiconductor ambitions, and new partnerships.
Thursday 15 May 2025
Hiroca leverages Mexico, China plants to offset tariff impact and tap rising automotive demand
Following the US automotive tariff, the industry is reassessing production line adjustments. Notably, China is experiencing rising demand in its automotive sector. In response, Hiroca...
Thursday 15 May 2025
AI computing power race continues amidst Trump tariff uncertainties
Global tech markets are closely monitoring AI server shipments and generative AI evolution as the industry enters a new phase of computing power competition. Economic uncertainties...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Memory market roars back: Adata's 1Q profits soar, capacity maxed out through July
Adata Technology reported strong first-quarter 2025 results as memory prices rebounded and customer demand surged. Spot prices for both DRAM and NAND flash began climbing in February,...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Quanta forecasts strong Q2 as AI server demand powers record earnings
Quanta Computer posted record first-quarter 2025 results on May 14, with gross margin reaching 7.92% and operating margin climbing to an all-time high of 5.07%. Net income after tax...
Thursday 15 May 2025
China's IC innovation forum reports 94% mass production rate among 118 showcased chips
VeriSilicon Holdings Co. launched the 15th Songshan Lake China IC Innovation Summit Forum on May 13, 2025, in Dongguan's Songshan Lake district. This year's forum highlights 10 domestically...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Tariffs disrupt stainless steel markets as Walsin Lihwa targets aerospace expansion
Fred Pan, president of Taiwanese stainless steel and cable maker Walsin Lihwa, says US tariffs have prompted buyers to front-load orders into early 2025, helping stabilize the company's...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Foxconn bets on AI servers to counter tariff and currency headwinds
Foxconn Precision Industry held its first quarter 2025 earnings call on May 14. Chairman Young Liu stated that due to US tariff policies and recent exchange rate fluctuations impacting...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Rohm Semiconductor reports record loss for fiscal 2024 amid weak EV demand
Rohm Semiconductor posted a consolidated net loss of JPY50 billion (US$337 million) for fiscal year 2024 (ending March 2025), its first annual loss in 12 years and the second-largest...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Taiwan's Parpro rides aerospace, defense tailwinds to 1Q25 profit surge
Taiwan's industrial PC specialist Parpro reported a sharp year-over-year profit recovery for the first quarter of 2025, citing effective operational restructuring and a revamped product...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Taiwan's machinery rebound overshadow by rising currency drag
The Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) reported that Taiwan's machinery exports hit US$2.422 billion in April 2025, up 7.7% compared to the same period last year. Cumulative...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
From flagship to family car: SiC drives China's EV boom amid intense price wars
Although the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show has concluded, its ripple effects continue to shape the automotive landscape. Bolstered by the Chinese government's early implementation...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Cloud market remains strong as top trio CSPs report capacity constraints
Global enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure reached US$94 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 23% year-over-year increase. Amazon's AWS continues to lead the market,...