Gtoc bets on Vietnam and ultra-thin glass in push for display dominance

As global display technologies pivot toward thinner, lighter, and more flexible form factors — especially for automotive and smart device applications — Taiwanese glass processor Gtoc Optoelectronics is making a bold move into next-generation materials. The company announced a strategic expansion into the ultra-thin rollable glass cover market, positioning itself as a key supplier for high-end automotive displays and precision glass applications.

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Nvidia partners with top chipmakers to develop 800V HVDC power systems for AI data centers

Nvidia has unveiled a bold move to revolutionize data center infrastructure with the introduction of an 800-volt high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power distribution system, designed for next-generation AI workloads. Announced recently, the initiative involves strategic partnerships with three major power semiconductor suppliers — Infineon Technologies, Texas Instruments (TI), and Navitas Semiconductor — to co-develop this advanced power solution.

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Foxconn taps NTU, KAUST in μ-LED leap for next-gen optical and AI interconnects

With artificial intelligence driving explosive demand for high-speed data transfer, optical communication technologies are advancing in lockstep. Foxconn’s Hon Hai Research Institute (HHRI), in partnership with National Taiwan University (NTU) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), has unveiled a breakthrough in multi-wavelength micro-LED (μ-LED) technology.

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Taiwan to build chip alliance with ‘share values’ to counter China dumping

President William Lai’s initiative for a global democratic semiconductor supply chain represents Taiwan’s response and commitment to the restructuring of global supply chains, according to Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will support foreign companies as they enter what Kuo describes as a golden era of partnership with Taiwan.

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Flexium charts new growth path with leadership reshuffle, strategic focus on AI and robotics

On May 28, 2025, flexible printed circuit board (PCB) maker Flexium Interconnect held its annual shareholders meeting at its Kaohsiung facility, with chairman Ming-Chih Cheng presiding over the event. Marking a new chapter for the company, newly appointed president David Cheng—a United States-based executive—made his formal debut, outlining Flexium’s strategic roadmap for the years ahead.

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Samsung races to deliver HBM3E memory to Nvidia but faces certification hurdles

In the high-stakes race to supply memory for the next generation of artificial intelligence, Samsung Electronics is under mounting pressure to deliver its 12-layer HBM3E chips to Nvidia by the end of 2025. But as its self-imposed deadline approaches, uncertainty lingers over whether Samsung can meet the rigorous performance standards set by its most critical customer.

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Sony doubles down on premium niche with Xperia 1 VII to salvage shrinking market presence

Sony has unveiled its 2025 flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-end segment despite its diminished influence in the global smartphone market. While far behind giants like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, Sony is leveraging its brand strength and technological integration to maintain relevance, particularly in Japan, Taiwan, and parts of Europe.

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China’s AMEC races to build 20+ chipmaking tools in bid to shed US tech ties

As US-China tech decoupling deepens, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC), a top Chinese semiconductor equipment maker, is ramping up efforts to localize its supply chain and boost technological independence. On May 27, 2025, Chairman and CEO Gerald Yin said the firm is developing over 20 next-generation chipmaking tools to reduce reliance on US-sourced technologies.

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