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Thursday 19 March 2026
Samsung Electro-Mechanics rumored to supply MLCCs to top private aerospace firm
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly supplying multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to the world's largest private aerospace company...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Nexperia's China split sends orders to Taiwan
Nexperia's China unit has begun producing power semiconductors on 12-inch wafers. The move marks a decisive break from its Dutch headquarters and is sending ripple effects across global...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Strong quarter for Jabil fueled by smart infrastructure and automotive demand
Jabil delivered fiscal second-quarter results that topped its own expectations, buoyed by sustained strength in its Intelligent Infrastructure business and a stronger-than-anticipated...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Rohm eyes India as emerging hub for power semiconductor packaging and automotive supply
Japanese semiconductor maker Rohm is expanding its engagement with India's nascent semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, positioning the country as a potential future export base...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Mitsubishi Electric weighs stake sale in auto unit amid Foxconn talks
Mitsubishi Electric is evaluating a partial stake sale in its automotive components subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, as reports emerge of potential investment discussions...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Apple's low-cost MacBook Neo pressures consumer electronics amid rising memory costs
Apple launched the MacBook Neo in March 2026, featuring an Arm-based A18 Pro processor, with pricing starting at US$599 and US$499 for students. Supply chain sources warn that surging...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Apple adopts MediaTek Wi-Fi chip for MacBook Neo to save costs, say sources
Apple's recently launched affordable MacBook Neo has been found to use MediaTek's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips instead of Broadcom or Apple's own N1 chip, according to teardown reports...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Intel unveils Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors with up to 8% gaming boost

Intel on March 17 launched its Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors, expanding its high-performance lineup for gaming, content...

Wednesday 18 March 2026
Oppo seeks to offset component cost pressures with global expansion and premium push
Oppo is preparing to cushion its smartphone business against rising component costs, particularly memory, after reaching annual shipments of around 100 million units. The company is...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Panel makers optimistic about 1Q26 despite February revenue declines
As a result of fewer working days, major Taiwanese panel makers all reported lower revenues in February. However, companies remain optimistic about the first quarter, as customers...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Laster Tech posts 4Q25 profit rebound, drives full-year turnaround
Benefiting from stabilized shipments of its LED automotive lighting modules and headlight controllers, Laster Tech reported a consolidated revenue of NT$2.201 billion (US$68.7 million)...
Tuesday 17 March 2026
MSI to increase gaming product prices by up to 30% as memory costs spike
With artificial intelligence (AI) demand surging and key components such as memory in tight supply, Micro-Star International (MSI) chairman Joseph Hsu and president Jeans Huang said...
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Samsung Electronics reports shifts in raw material costs and production output in fiscal 2025
Samsung Electronics has released comprehensive operational data for fiscal 2025, revealing a complex picture of shifting raw material costs and high production efficiency. Despite...
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Apple acquires MotionVFX to strengthen creator tools and subscription strategy
CNBC reports that Apple has acquired video editing tools developer MotionVFX, a move aimed at strengthening its professional creative software ecosystem and expanding subscription-based...
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Intel joins GTC, eyes debut of co-developed x86 CPU with Nvidia
Intel has confirmed its participation in Nvidia's GTC conference starting on March 16, signaling a deepening collaboration between the two chip giants to co-develop custom x86 CPUs...