Low-orbit satellite orders surge as UMT speeds up expansion in response

Microwave and millimeter-wave component manufacturer Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) has experienced a sharp surge in demand for low-orbit satellite components, driving a record-high 46.4 percent year-over-year revenue increase for the first 11 months of 2024. Chairperson Shu-Min Chen forecasts a similar growth trajectory for 2025, with 2026 looking equally promising. She disclosed that customer orders are arriving at a breakneck pace.

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US-China tech war escalates: Beijing targets Nvidia, more investigations expected to follow

The US imposed export controls on Chinese entities, prompting China to retaliate against US semiconductor companies. In response, China has launched investigations into Nvidia and restricted the export of critical materials, highlighting the escalating tech war between the two nations. These actions could lead to significant fines and hinder foreign businesses’ operations in China.

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Collaboration with Samsung is unfeasible, says TSMC founder

Reflecting on past interactions with Samsung Electronics (Samsung) at a book launch event for his new autobiography, TSMC founder Morris Chang noted that former Samsung chairperson Kun-Hee Lee once stated that TSMC would not be able to succeed in memory chips, and should collaborate with Samsung. Chang stressed that he thought collaborating with them was not feasible, and still believes so.

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