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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Tuesday 3 March 2026

Compal expects sharper PC slowdown in 1Q26, speeds up shift to non‑PC revenue

Compal Electronics president and CEO Anthony Peter Bonadero said the company anticipates PC shipments in the first quarter of 2026 will fall 15-20% quarter-over-quarter and that Compal...

Monday 2 March 2026

Taiwanese electronics firms showcase AI-driven connectivity and 5G infrastructure at MWC 2026

At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Taiwanese electronics companies are highlighting how AI, edge computing, and next-generation connectivity are converging to reshape telecom and enterprise...

Monday 2 March 2026

India roundup: An emerging chip trio in Asia

A trilateral semiconductor model is emerging, combining Japan's capital, Taiwan's ecosystem expertise,...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Taiwan moves to safeguard trade gains as US shifts tariff authority, protecting key export sectors.

The US Supreme Court on February 20 struck down the Trump administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose "reciprocal tariffs," prompting...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

US Supreme Court ruling eases Apple's tariff burden but supply chain diversification continues

The US Supreme Court overturned President Donald Trump's Section 301 tariffs on January 20, a move that immediately promised relief to companies that had been paying the levies, including...

Friday 20 February 2026

AI server tracker: AI infrastructure arms race boosts Taiwanese AI chip and server suppliers

The AI infrastructure boom has entered a full-scale arms race in 2026, with US cloud giants dramatically ramping up capex. Taiwanese chipmakers and server suppliers are emerging as...

Monday 16 February 2026

India roundup: India bets on RISC-V amid local ecosystem building

RISC-V gains traction in automotive and industrial markets despite ecosystem risks, while India's...

Friday 13 February 2026

Quanta boosts Thailand investment to expand AI server capacity

Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT) said it will invest THB1.098 billion (approx. US$35.34 million) in electromechanical engineering and materials for its Thailand facility, reinforcing...

Friday 13 February 2026

Foxconn founder hands out $95m in bonuses as company targets $290bn in sales

Foxconn Technology Group held its 2026 All-Foxconn Sports Games on February 12, drawing 17,000 employees and family members and more than 30,000 participants in total. Chairman Young...

Friday 13 February 2026

A tariff truce with teeth: US–Taiwan pact shields chips from Section 232 shocks

US Ambassador Jamieson Greer oversaw the signing of a comprehensive Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the US and Taiwan on February 12, 2026. The agreement, reached under the auspices...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Analysis: Singapore rises as SEA hub as Taiwan, China firms shift strategy

As global supply chains shift from globalization toward regionalization and the "China plus one" strategy persists, Singapore's role in Southeast Asia has undergone a fundamental transformation...

Tuesday 10 February 2026

Wingtech-Luxshare dispute over India asset sale enters arbitration as broader divestment nears completion

Wingtech Technology said a dispute with Luxshare Precision over the transfer of its India business asset package has entered international arbitration, while the rest of its major...

Monday 9 February 2026

EMS Watch: USI profit climbs 12% in 2025 as consumer electronics offset weak comms sales

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co. (USI) posted higher earnings in 2025 despite a decline in revenue, reflecting improving profitability amid pricing pressure and uneven...

Friday 6 February 2026

Pegatron partners with Sysgration to expand BBU for US-made AI servers

Pegatron and Sysgration announced a strategic partnership on February 5, under which Pegatron will invest NT$.21 billion (US$38.3 million) in Sysgration through a private placement...

Friday 6 February 2026

Wistron posts strongest January on AI server growth

Wistron reported a record-strong revenue of NT$228.3 billion (US$7.24 billion) in January 2026, marking a 10.5% month-on-month decline but a robust 151.5% year-on-year increase. The...

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