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Friday 23 May 2025
OpenAI bets big on hardware: US$6.5B acquisition of io Products signals shift from software to disruptive AI devices
OpenAI is set to acquire hardware startup io Products—founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive—for nearly US$6.5 billion, marking a bold entry into the consumer hardware...
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Sanmina strengthens AI infrastructure position with ZT Systems deal

Sanmina Corporation, a leading provider of integrated manufacturing solutions, said on May 19 that it has reached a definitive agreement...

Monday 19 May 2025
Ilitek begins integration of MediaTek's TCON unit, eyes expansion in notebook and industrial markets

Display driver IC design company Ilitek has officially launched the integration of MediaTek's TCON business, a strategic acquisition...

Sunday 18 May 2025
Appier posts strong 1Q25 growth, eyes Middle East expansion
Appier has reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with revenue rising 27% year-on-year to approximately JPY9.4 billion (US$64.17 million), or 31% on a currency-neutral...
Friday 9 May 2025
Lee Jae-Yong's 10-year smart M&A strategy builds Samsung's technology ecosystem
Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-Yong has leveraged global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to transform Samsung into a "technology-first" company...
Friday 9 May 2025
WITS initiates acquisition plan to seek second growth curve
Wistron ITS (WITS) chairman and CEO Ching Hsiao pointed out that the model launched by DeepSeek brings a dawn of AI popularization, driving more AI applications. This will be a key...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Wistron pours another US$1.2 billion into US, Mexico to scale AI server manufacturing
Wistron Corporation is ramping up its US manufacturing expansion. On May 6, its board approved the acquisition of land and facilities at the Westport site in Dallas, adding to an...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
OpenAI reaches agreement to buy startup Windsurf for US$3 billion
OpenAI has agreed to buy Windsurf, an artificial intelligence-assisted coding tool formerly known as Codeium, for about US$3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter,...
Monday 28 April 2025
Walsin’s strategic acquisitions in Southeast Asia are set to meet the growing demand for advanced PCBs

The recent acquisitions will enhance Walsin Technology's production capabilities, expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia while meeting...

Thursday 24 April 2025
Giga Solar Materials to begin solar module US production in June
Giga Solar Materials (GSMC), a Taiwanese solar energy module conductive paste manufacturer, announced on April 22 that it has invested in the acquisition of module production equipment...
Monday 21 April 2025
Cadence to acquire Arm's Artisan foundation IP business
According to the official press release, Cadence has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Arm's Artisan foundation IP business, expanding its design IP portfolio and entering...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Applied Materials acquires 9% stake in BE Semiconductor Industries to strengthen hybrid bonding partnership
In a press release, Applied Materials announced it had acquired a 9% stake in Dutch semiconductor assembly equipment maker BE Semiconductor Industries, marking a deeper commitment...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Onsemi abandons US$3.9 billion bid for Allegro MicroSystems
On April 14, 2025, Onsemi announced the termination of its pursuit to acquire Allegro MicroSystems. The company has officially withdrawn its all-cash proposal, valued at US$35.10...
Thursday 10 April 2025
MinebeaMitsumi to counter Yageo's bid for Shibaura Electronics with acquisition proposal
Japan's MinebeaMitsumi is preparing to launch a counteroffer to acquire Shibaura Electronics, positioning itself as a white knight in response to a hostile takeover bid by Taiwan-based...
Monday 7 April 2025
TCL CSOT completes acquisition of LG Display's Guangzhou LCD factory
TCL has finalized its acquisition of LG Display's LCD manufacturing plant in Guangzhou, China, officially renaming it "T11" under the management of its subsidiary, TCL China Star...