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Friday 31 October 2025

Skyworks–Qorvo merger creates RF chip powerhouse, pressuring Asian rivals

US RF chipmaker Skyworks Solutions plans to acquire its domestic rival Qorvo in a cash-and-stock deal worth US$22 billion, forming one of the largest mergers in the RF semiconductor...

Friday 31 October 2025

MCU maker Holtek rebounds strongly, riding security and health momentum into 2026

Taiwan's microcontroller unit (MCU) designer Holtek Semiconductor posted consolidated revenue of NT$754 million (US$24.53 million) for the third quarter of 2025, up 10% from a year...

Friday 31 October 2025

SK Hynix dominates DRAM market in 3Q25 for third consecutive quarter

SK Hynix has taken the top spot of the global DRAM market for the third quarter of 2025 with a 35% market share, with Samsung just behind at 34%. This marks SK Hynix's third consecutive...

Friday 31 October 2025

Trump-Xi Busan deal pauses G2 trade war, but doubts linger

In April 2025, US President Donald Trump escalated the trade conflict with China by threatening tariffs as high as 145%, prompting a fierce response from Beijing, vowing to fight...

Friday 31 October 2025

CHPT eyes 2026 US orders amid slight 4Q25 revenue dip

Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) expects a mild seasonal decline in overall operations for the fourth quarter of 2025, with revenues dipping slightly from the third quarter of...

Friday 31 October 2025

Commentary: Trump-Xi meeting leaves core tech conflicts unresolved

After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on October 30, 2025, at South Korea's Gimhae Air Base in Busan. As many analysts predicted,...

Friday 31 October 2025

China's high-end lithography imports shrink, unit prices soar

As the United States further tightens export controls on advanced semiconductor tools to China, customs data is revealing how the industry is adjusting. China's semiconductor equipment...

Friday 31 October 2025

Compal to expand server manufacturing in Texas

Compal Electronics' wholly owned subsidiary, Compal US Technology (CUT), has secured board approval to lease new facilities in Taylor and Georgetown, Texas. The move aims to reinforce...

Friday 31 October 2025

Tim Cook sees China growth returning on strong iPhone 17 momentum

Apple remains confident about its growth prospects in China even as tariff-related costs continue to rise. CEO Tim Cook described the Chinese market as "incredibly vibrant and dynamic,"...

Friday 31 October 2025

Beijing’s orbit of influence expands with Pakistan’s latest satellite launch

China successfully launched its Kinetica-1 rocket this week, sending two Zhongke satellites and Pakistan's PRSC-HS1 remote-sensing satellite...

Friday 31 October 2025

Australia’s Lynas deepens Malaysia roots with US$120 million rare earth expansion

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths announced plans to increase heavy rare earth processing capacity at its Malaysian facility to meet growing market demand. The company...

Friday 31 October 2025

Commentary: Trump–Xi talks cool tempers, not conflicts, in chips and rare earths

On 30 October 2025, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, in a summit that could redefine the global trade and technology...

Friday 31 October 2025

Renesas reports significant profit decline and warns of potential inventory risks with Nexperia dispute

Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics has disclosed a challenging beginning to 2025, revealing a decline in revenue and a sharp drop in profitability for the first...

Friday 31 October 2025

StellarLink taps into e-paper signage market with support from E Ink, AUO Display Plus

E Ink Holdings, a leading Taiwanese electronic paper (e-paper) manufacturer, has partnered with Japanese IT solutions provider StellarLink to jointly launch sustainable digital signage...

Thursday 30 October 2025

Trump concludes Asia tour with rare earth and tech deals

US President Donald Trump has ended his six-day trip to Asia.

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