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Thursday 8 May 2025
Tariffs rock auto sector, but Nuvoton sees swift recovery amid demand surge
The global automotive industry faced significant disruption in the first quarter of 2025, impacted by US tariffs that reverberated throughout supply chains. Despite this turbulence,...
Thursday 8 May 2025
Malaysia's semiconductor strategy advances as AT&S high-volume plant delivers AMD AI chip substrates
Austria's AT&S has begun high-volume manufacturing at its new facility in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia's ambition to climb the semiconductor...
Thursday 8 May 2025
Can Malaysia make leap from assembly to advanced packaging leader?
Malaysia's semiconductor industry, currently accounting for approximately 7% of global semiconductor exports with annual revenue of around RM575 billion (approx. US$130 billion),...
Thursday 8 May 2025
Innolux strengthens leadership as it accelerates transformation beyond display panels

Innolux Corporation, one of the world's leading panel manufacturers, held its annual general meeting this week. During the meeting, shareholders...

Wednesday 7 May 2025
Nuvoton returns to profitability in 1Q25
Benefiting from advanced supply chain pull-ins amid tariff uncertainties, microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturer Nuvoton Technology returned to profitability in the first quarter...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Apple's earnings reveal underlying concerns, dampens confidence in PCB supply chain
Apple reported quarterly earnings that exceeded market forecasts, demonstrating strong performance in both revenue and profit. This development has brought a sense of optimism to...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Chunghwa Precision hits pause on Taoyuan fab expansion as tariff risks push pivot to AI test tech
Chunghwa Precision Test (CHPT) expects steady demand for high-performance computing (HPC) orders in the second quarter and is seeing increased momentum in automotive applications...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tariff tensions delay ABF substrate recovery as Unimicron shifts focus to CoWoS clients
Uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump's tariff policy has rattled global supply chains and triggered downward revisions in growth forecasts for consumer electronics and...
Monday 5 May 2025
Semco and Daeduck poised to power Tesla's autonomous Cybercab with key substrate supply

South Korea's leading substrate manufacturers, Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) and Daeduck Electronics, are preparing to supply crucial...

Saturday 3 May 2025
Murata braces for 8-year profit nadir as smartphone, auto headwinds mount
Murata Manufacturing anticipates its profit for fiscal year 2025 (April 2025 to March 2026) to hit an eight-year low, citing stagnant demand for smartphones and automotive components,...
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Made in America, delayed by parts
Taiwan's electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers are accelerating their North American production plans in response to tariff threats, but component shortages and capacity...
Monday 28 April 2025
FICG rides Johor-Singapore SEZ momentum, eyes deeper expansion with clients in tow
FIC Global, Inc. (FICG), a leading optical communication module provider, is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion as momentum builds around the Johor-Singapore Special Economic...
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...

Monday 28 April 2025
Elna Printed Circuits expands Asian footprint following Japanese acquisition
Global Brands Manufacture, a PCB manufacturer under Passive System Alliance (PSA), is advancing its Asian expansion strategy following the acquisition of Japanese PCB maker Lincstech,...
Friday 25 April 2025
AI lifts Taiwan's substrate leaders: 2025 supply crunch nears resolution
Soaring demand for AI servers has propelled Taiwan's ABF substrate leaders—Unimicron Technology, Kinsus Interconnect Technology, and Nan Ya PCB—to double-digit annual...