Panel demand set to surge in 2025, but challenges loom in 2H25

Panel procurement momentum, which began in the fourth quarter of 2024, continues to strengthen in 2025, driven by four major factors. Industry experts believe that the first quarter of 2025 could see a strong off-season, while the second quarter remains uncertain. The market outlook for the second half of 2025 appears challenging, as inventory accumulation in the first half could potentially weaken the traditional peak season.

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MediaTek reports unusually surging January revenue, boosted by tariff uncertainty and China’s subsidies

MediaTek reported impressive January revenue of NT$51.144 billion (approx. US$1.56 billion), marking a 22.7% increase from the previous month and a 14.94% rise year-over-year. This performance brings the company’s sales back above NT$50 billion, a milestone not often achieved, aligning with its optimistic forecasts for the first quarter of 2025.

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Pegatron sees steady January performance amid transition

Pegatron posted NT$105.322 billion (approx. US$3.2 billion) in monthly revenue for January 2025, marking a monthly increase of 2.8%, according to the company’s latest financial report issued on February 10. Market analysts attribute this growth primarily to increased shipments in the company’s consumer electronic business. However, January revenue was down by 3.7% year-over-year, due to a drop in the communication business, and the ongoing transition of the company’s product portfolio.

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Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, escalating global trade tensions

In a significant policy move, US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum products, removing any prior exemptions or exceptions. This sweeping tariff policy, effective from March 4, is aimed at reviving the US industrial base and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains for critical industries, reports multiple outlets, including CNN and The Guardian.

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