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Monday 22 December 2025
Central bank raises Taiwan's 2025 growth forecast to 7.31%
Taiwan's Central Bank has sharply revised its economic growth forecast for 2025 to 7.31% from the 4.55% projected in September, citing the absence of US semiconductor tariffs under...
Monday 22 December 2025
Leading ICT manufacturers compete for foothold in automotive electronics with SDVs on the rise
Major contract electronics makers are accelerating strategic realignments in line with the rapid development of automotive electronics and architectures for software-defined vehicles...
Monday 22 December 2025
Pan Jit snaps up Vietnam plant to ramp auto chip output
Pan Jit International Inc. signed a definitive agreement on December 18, 2025, to acquire a 95% stake in Torex Vietnam Semiconductor, a move aimed at expanding the Taiwanese firm's...
Monday 22 December 2025
Auto suppliers pivot to smart cockpits as EV momentum cools
The global automotive supplier landscape is entering a period of heightened competition as slowing electric vehicle adoption forces a strategic pivot toward digital cabin technology...
Monday 22 December 2025
System integration upends traditional Tier 1 automotive suppliers
The automotive industry is experiencing a significant structural transformation, putting traditional Tier 1 suppliers under increasing pressure amid a shift toward system integration...
Monday 22 December 2025
Chinese automakers reshape global market with diversified export strategy
As the global automotive industry remains focused on tariff barriers and policy battles, Chinese automakers have quietly advanced their overseas strategies into a new phase, aiming...
Monday 22 December 2025
Apple to launch new personalized Siri in 2026 as cautious approach to AI strategy
Apple has confirmed it will release a new generation of Siri in 2026, marking a major software update and a renewed effort to compete in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The...
Monday 22 December 2025
IDM automotive revenue becomes uncertain as new chip entrants seize smart cockpit and ADAS market share
Unlike IC design brands, IDM companies are typically conservative regarding demand conditions for the automotive chip market. The difference is partly related to operating base levels...
Monday 22 December 2025
Acer Gadget, RoyalTek and NFA team up to expand smart auto market
The PC market has been heavily impacted by memory supply disruptions. In response, Acer Group's subsidiary Acer Gadget has partnered with Quanta Group's RoyalTek and Taiwan's leading...
Monday 22 December 2025
Analysis: Foxtron's Luxgen deal brings the suppliers more uncertainty than clarity

The long-rumored transfer of Luxgen, the automotive brand under Yulon Motor, to Foxtron Vehicle Technologies—a joint venture between...

Monday 22 December 2025
Protection component prices stabilize: Thinking Electronic pins 2026 growth on AI

Record-high precious metal prices upstream are tightening cost pressure across the passive components industry, but the impact on protection...

Monday 22 December 2025
India roundup: India expands semiconductor sector through acquisitions and global partnerships
India is bolstering its semiconductor ecosystem through strategic overseas acquisitions, potential integration into Apple's supply chain, and specialized domestic manufacturing, while...
Sunday 21 December 2025
Notebook shipments expected to defy slow season in 1H26

Rising memory prices are prompting end customers to procure notebooks early, a shift that is expected to keep shipments steadier than...

Sunday 21 December 2025
Global auto sales set for modest rebound in 2026, Garmin executive says

Global automotive sales are likely to edge higher in 2026, returning roughly to pre-pandemic levels, but the industry should not expect...

Saturday 20 December 2025
Apple unveils SHARP AI model for rapid 3D scene generation from 2D images
Apple has introduced SHARP, an artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of producing three-dimensional scenes from a single two-dimensional image in under one second. This latest...