The protracted dispute between Hanmi Semiconductor and SK Hynix regarding the supply of Thermo Compression Bonding (TCB) equipment has reached a resolution, with Hanmi Semiconductor confirming the return of its engineering personnel to SK Hynix’s facilities. This marks a significant thaw in the strained relationship between the two industry giants, following a month-long absence of Hanmi’s engineers from SK Hynix’s production lines.

Yageo chairman Pierre Chen has expressed an optimistic outlook for the second half of 2025, despite global uncertainties surrounding tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations. Speaking at the company’s recent shareholders’ meeting, Chen reassured investors that the company is in a strong position to navigate these challenges, with controllable risks tied to the impact of currency fluctuations and tariffs. Chen also reaffirmed Yageo’s unwavering commitment to acquiring Shibaura Electronics, stressing that while the company may adjust the timeline and specifics of the acquisition strategy, its long-term objective remains unchanged: to fully integrate Shibaura Electronics into the Yageo Group and eventually delist the Japanese company.

Despite concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, international demand for Taiwan’s AI and semiconductor sectors remains resilient, reinforcing the island’s status as a global hub for AI server manufacturing and insulating it from trade-related disruptions.