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Monday 18 August 2025
Weekly news roundup: Apple's US$599 MacBook, China's HBM3 breakthrough, and TSMC 2nm leak update
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from August 11 to 17, 2025. Leading the headlines: Apple is preparing to launch a US$599 MacBook, with mass production of key components expected...
Monday 18 August 2025
India roundup: India approves four chip projects
The number of chipmaking projects in India that qualify for the country’s incentive policy has increased to ten, following the approval of four new initiatives. Concurrently,...
Monday 18 August 2025
Strong AI and HPC demand drives Daxin Materials' dual growth engines, ready to expand capacity
Daxin Materials reported solid operational performance in the first half of 2025, with expectations for continued growth in the semiconductor and display materials sectors in the...
Saturday 16 August 2025
US AI crackdown era looms: Taiwan firms urged to steer clear of policy red lines
Taiwan's trade negotiation representatives with the US have highlighted that Washington's expectations for artificial intelligence (AI) policies are evolving at a rapid pace. This...
Saturday 16 August 2025
Repon expects AI server demand to drive growth in 2H25 despite currency and tax challenges
Nan Juen International (Repon), a Taiwanese server rail manufacturer, expects shipments to keep rising in the second half of 2025, with AI servers, particularly Nvidia's GB series...
Saturday 16 August 2025
Taiwan boosts industry support amid squeeze by US tariffs and probe
Under escalating trade tensions, Taiwan is bracing for the economic impact of two major US policy shifts: a new 20% reciprocal tariff and a national security investigation under Section...
Saturday 16 August 2025
Nvidia reportedly confirms Rubin AI chip launch timeline as AMD reveals 2026 server challenge
Nvidia, navigating a complex mix of geopolitics and growing competition, says its next-generation Rubin AI chip remains on schedule, despite rumors of delays and new US revenue-sharing...
Saturday 16 August 2025
AI enters implementation phase; DFI optimistic about industry demand in 2H25
Benefiting from the continuous rise in embedded AI demand and the advancement of diverse vertical applications, embedded motherboard and industrial PC (IPC) provider DFI announced...
Friday 15 August 2025
Commentary: Foxconn's Ohio pivot shows how AI is reshaping its global strategy
Foxconn Technology Group faced a mixed bag of challenges in the second quarter of 2025, with currency fluctuations and other external uncertainties weighing on results. Yet, the company...
Friday 15 August 2025
Lenovo defies tariff pressures with record PC growth, tops global market share

Lenovo reported a robust start to its 2026 fiscal year, with first-quarter revenue rising 22% year-over-year to US$18.8 billion, underscoring...

Friday 15 August 2025
Exein partners with Taiwan supply chain in global cybersecurity push
The number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is expected to exceed 25 billion by 2030, yet one-third of all cybersecurity vulnerabilities are related to these devices. This trend...
Friday 15 August 2025
AI boom fuels Foxconn's best-ever second quarter; growth to accelerate in Q325
Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, reported record second-quarter results on August 14, 2025, with revenue, operating profit, and net income all reaching historic...
Friday 15 August 2025
Tariff exemption for semiconductors and ICT products prioritized in negotiations for Taiwanese government
The US government, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, has imposed tariffs on imports such as steel and aluminum products, automobiles, auto parts, and copper products,...
Friday 15 August 2025
Qisda reports mixed impact from US tariff timing and currency fluctuations
Qisda held its earnings call on August 14, revealing that its second-quarter revenue was boosted by customers pulling forward orders as a precaution against anticipated US tariffs...
Friday 15 August 2025
U-Best optimistic about operational growth in 2H25
Taiwan-based polymer materials supplier U-Best Innovative Technology reported a consolidated revenue of NT$356 million (approx. US$11.9 million) in the second quarter of 2025, a 102%...