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Tuesday 24 March 2026

DFI posts 15% revenue growth in 2025 but warns of tight CPU, memory supply in 1H26

Industrial computer (IPC) maker DFI held an earnings call on March 23, reporting its full-year and fourth-quarter 2025 financial results while outlining market risks and response strategies...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Sharp taps BD chief as CEO in post-restructuring shift

Sharp Corporation, a subsidiary of Foxconn, has named its Chief Business Development Officer, Tetsuji Kawamura, as its next president and CEO, placing an executive with deep overseas...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

WWDC26: Apple signals AI maturity and 'charm approach' to China amid Tim Cook's visit

Apple officially confirmed on Monday that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will return from June 8 to June 12, 2026. While the...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

SDV deployment of auto Tier-1 and processor players

Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) enter the accelerated deployment era; integration of AI models by automotive processor players becomes an inevitable direction.

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Japan exits the living room: TCL nears deal to acquire Sony's TV business

Sony's deal to sell off a majority stake of its television business to rival TCL is reportedly nearing completion. The proposed US$1 billion transaction reflects the long decline of...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Excellence Optoelectronics accelerates Mexico plant ramp-up, eyes robot and ECU markets

Excellence Optoelectronics (EOI) is preparing for volume production to begin in July at its soon-to-be-completed Phase 1 plant in Mexico, aiming for an 80% utilization rate by year-end...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Crude oil price rise ripples through automotive supply chain, squeezing parts makers

Global crude oil prices have swung higher in recent weeks, sending ripples through energy markets that are now coursing swiftly into downstream manufacturing. Few sectors have felt...

Monday 23 March 2026

Nvidia sees self-driving cars as a long-term growth engine

Beyond its GTC conference, autonomous vehicles have long stood out as a key application in Nvidia's AI ecosystem. For the company, revenue from self-driving systems represented only...

Monday 23 March 2026

Memory supply squeeze dents IPC profits

The semiconductor market's supply-demand imbalance is affecting more than consumer gadgets, with industrial PC (IPC) makers reporting component shortages and price hikes that dented...

Monday 23 March 2026

Will Qualcomm CEO highlight beyond AI PCs at Computex?

Computex 2026, set to take place in June, has once again invited Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon as the opening keynote speaker. In recent years, Qualcomm has stepped up its efforts at...

Monday 23 March 2026

IEI Integration eyes strong 2026 growth as networking projects scale up

Industrial computer (IPC) maker IEI Integration held an investor briefing on March 18, during which IEI president Jordan Jiang stated that several projects the company has been developing...

Monday 23 March 2026

Allied Circuit eyes 2Q27 mass production in Vietnam, targets LEO satellite market with Meiko

The global PCB industry continues to deepen its Southeast Asia footprint. Among the latest moves, Allied Circuit (ACCL) and Japanese firm Meiko have recently announced a joint venture...

Monday 23 March 2026

Netronix expects momentum from color e-readers, displays, and subsidiaries to carry into 2026

Netronix said it expects revenue and profits to continue to climb into 2026 after peaking in 2025, driven by e-book readers, digital advertising displays, and contributions from subsidiaries...

Monday 23 March 2026

India roundup: India eyes key hub for semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing

India is rapidly positioning itself as a strategic hub for semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced...

Friday 20 March 2026

HiSilicon unveils self-developed CIS chip, shaking global sensor supply chain

The global CMOS image sensor (CIS) supply chain faces a major disruption as HiSilicon, Huawei's core semiconductor subsidiary, officially enters the high-end CIS market with its first...

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