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EMS Watch
Tracking the shifts and strategies of global EMS firms amid evolving supply chains.
"EMS Watch" is a series of articles that analyze the dynamic landscape of global EMS and ODM firms, diving deep into ranking changes, strategic positioning, and their critical role in enabling AI servers, XR/MR devices, and next-generation technologies beyond semiconductors.

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Monday 15 September 2025
Lite-On Technology marks 50th anniversary, chairman Tom Soong warns of rapid AI-driven competition
Lite-On Technology commemorated its 50th anniversary as chairman Tom Soong urged swift transformation as the rapid AI surge reshapes global competition. The firm plans to double overseas...
Monday 15 September 2025
Foxconn advances strategic investments to lead AI smart glasses industry
As the smartphone market nears saturation, smart glasses are emerging as the next frontier for AI-enabled wearable devices. Foxconn is positioning itself beyond contract assembly...
Monday 15 September 2025
India roundup: China closely watches India's role in Apple supply chain
Apple's recently launched iPhone 17 series has garnered significant global attention, with Chinese media focusing on the comparison between China and India in the company's supply...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Wistron increases investment in the US, doubling capital expenditure for California subsidiary
Wistron's board of directors approved a significant increase in the capital expenditure budget for its Fremont, California-based wholly-owned subsidiary WisLab EMS Corporation, doubling...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Foxconn and Tata reshape Apple supply chain as first iPhone 17 production shifts to India
Apple has officially launched its iPhone 17 series, signaling a major shift in its global supply chain strategy as geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties persist. The company...
Thursday 11 September 2025
China downplays India’s role, yet Taiwan supply chain braces for Apple’s next moves
China's large-scale industrial mobilization is on full display as the iPhone 17 enters mass production, with Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory reportedly operating at maximum capacity to...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Apple's iPhone 17 launch puts India in the frame, but China still calls the shots
Apple's unveiled iPhone 17 series includes units manufactured in India, sparking significant discussion about the evolving dynamics in the company's global supply chain. Indian facilities...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Nvidia's server rack transition delays revenue growth but AI servers expected to recover in late 2025
Nvidia's shift from GB200 to GB300 server racks is anticipated to regain growth momentum in September 2025 after a transitional slowdown in July and August, benefiting ODMs in the...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Compal partners with ZutaCore to redefine AI server cooling with waterless direct liquid technology
Taiwan's Compal Electronics has announced a strategic collaboration with US-based ZutaCore, a leader in waterless direct chip liquid cooling, to bring transformative cooling technology...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
AI infrastructure investment may enter adjustment phase in 2026, with small-and medium-sized business demand driving new momentum
At the SEMICON Taiwan event held in September, key international figures from the semiconductor, robotics, and future vehicle sectors convened, highlighting Taiwan's rising importance...
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Malaysian IC design house Oppstar and Inventec to develop AI chips together
Malaysia's IC design firm Oppstar has entered into two MoUs with Inventec to collaborate on next-generation AI chips and form a joint venture (JV), according to documents filed with...
Monday 8 September 2025
AI data centers spark power squeeze: Taiwan's heavyweights race to deliver faster
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling a global boom in AI data centers, driving electricity demand to record highs. Taiwanese heavy electrical firms —...
Monday 8 September 2025
India roundup: India pushes chip ambition as tax reform unveiled
Semicon India 2025 was held during September 2 and September 4, as India unveiled plan to revamp consumption tax and recycle critical minerals.
Thursday 4 September 2025
Kinpo expects balanced revenue growth in 2025 amid tariff-driven market shifts
Kinpo Group president Andrew Chen announced on September 3 that the company expects a more balanced revenue split in 2025, departing from their usual stronger second half caused by...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Global tech supply chains are being reshaped by three key 'battlefields', says DIGITIMES analysts
Semiconductor and electronics supply chains are undergoing a major transformation, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), changing market leadership, and global...