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Friday 2 May 2025
Memory market soars as Samsung's DDR4 phase-out sparks supply squeeze and price surge
The memory market is seeing a sharp surge, fueled by rising contract prices since the second quarter and Samsung Electronics' move to phase out DDR4 modules, as revealed in communications...
Friday 2 May 2025
Trump adds small tariff exemption window as auto parts levies take effect
President Donald Trump's administration has created a limited exemption pathway for automotive tariffs set to take effect May 3, 2025, offering modest relief to the industry despite...
Friday 2 May 2025
Fengmiao wind farm becomes Taiwan's first phase 3 offshore wind project to secure full financing
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has achieved financial closure for the Fengmiao offshore wind farm's first phase, marking a milestone as the first fully financed project...
Friday 2 May 2025
TCL rides display market rebound to record highs as supersized panels and strategic bets pay off
With panel supply-demand conditions improving and demand for larger displays accelerating, TCL Technology's semiconductor display business is staging a strong comeback. According...
Friday 2 May 2025
BYD breaks ground on 10K-capacity EV plant in Cambodia, production set for late 2025
China's electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 28 for its new factory in Cambodia, with plans to begin production in late 2025 at an annual capacity...
Friday 2 May 2025
Navigating the tariff storm: AUO's strategic response and the viability of US-based manufacturing
As the global supply chain continues to reel from the tariff war ignited by US President Donald Trump, Paul SL Peng, chairman of AUO, offers a measured analysis of the situation....
Friday 2 May 2025
Samsung chip earnings nosedive 62%: HBM edge ceded to SK Hynix?
Samsung Electronics beat expectations in the first quarter of 2025, posting revenue of KRW79.1 trillion (US$55 billion) and operating profit of KRW6.7 trillion. However, its Device...
Friday 2 May 2025
MediaTek confident in long-term growth potential amid tariff uncertainties
MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai has delivered a strong message to stabilize the market amidst recent tariff-induced volatility. He stated that there have been no significant order adjustments,...
Friday 2 May 2025
Tariffs forge a stronger Chinese PC industry as US brands falter
The adage "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" aptly describes China's response to US tariffs and export controls. Rather than hindering Beijing's progress, these measures have...
Friday 2 May 2025
US$1 trillion AI rush: China's memory boom shakes global chip market
China's rapid expansion of domestic memory chip production is creating market volatility and forcing established players to adjust their strategies amid already challenging geopolitical...
Thursday 1 May 2025
China's DRAM surge could upend global memory prices and supply chains, warns Etron
The global memory market is recovering from a downturn, with memory poised to become a key pillar of AI computing. However, Etron Technology Chairman Nicky Lu warned that Chinese...
Thursday 1 May 2025
MediaTek posts 48% gross margin in 1Q25, eyes custom chip revenue lift from 2026
MediaTek released its first-quarter 2025 earnings on April 30, with CEO Rick Tsai reaffirming confidence in the long-term growth potential of AI, describing it as an enduring and...
Thursday 1 May 2025
Made in America, sourced from Taiwan? Trump's new tariff math rewrites the rules
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Tuesday (April 29, 2025, PT), easing certain tariffs affecting automakers. The rollback of these trade measures, which companies...
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Ardentec eyes IDM outsourcing gains as auto, industrial demand stay weak
Ardentec Corporation reported in its first-quarter 2025 earnings call that strong demand for AI- and HPC-related communications products, along with gains from back-end packaging...
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Chinese carmakers in Europe face carbon compliance dilemma after EV tariff pivot
Chinese carmakers entering the European Union market find themselves in a challenging position. After successfully sidestepping the EU's anti-subsidy tariffs on their battery electric...