InnoScience wins China patent ruling, Infineon GaN sales banned

The Supreme People’s Court in China rejected Infineon’s reconsideration request on June 12, 2026, upholding a Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court injunction that found Infineon had infringed two of InnoScience’s core GaN invention patents. The ruling bars the affected products from being sold, imported, or offered for sale in China, and awards InnoScience approximately NT$45 million (US$1.4 million) in damages.

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Exclusive: Wiwynn triples capital, president says it signals confidence

Wiwynn, Taiwan’s smallest-capital server ODM with the highest EPS, is set to triple its share capital after shareholders approve a retained-earnings-to-capital-increase plan in 2026. President William Lin said the move is meant to show the market that the company is optimistic about the future. Wiwynn’s capital will jump from NT$1.858 billion (approx. US$59 million) to NT$5.574 billion, a move that Lin said is rare among technology companies. He called the company “very bold,” adding, “This is also telling the market that we are very optimistic about the future.”

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SK Hynix to test ChatGPT and Copilot as Samsung widens enterprise AI use

SK Hynix said it is evaluating external generative AI models, including ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot, as it pilots broader AI use across the company, following Samsung Electronics’ recent rollout of external generative AI services for employees. The move was disclosed during an internal briefing on the semiconductor maker’s AI transformation plans and is aimed at extending AI from support tasks into decision-making, research and development, and wider operations.

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LG Innotek’s Vietnam substrate investment plan comes as FC-BGA demand broadens

LG Innotek plans to invest more than KRW1 trillion in a new semiconductor substrate plant in Haiphong, Vietnam, reflecting rising demand for substrates used in AI servers, 5G smartphones, and on-device AI chips. The expansion targets RF-SiP, FC-CSP, and FC-BGA substrates, as substrate suppliers adjust capacity plans to stronger demand from advanced mobile devices and AI infrastructure.

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Fortune Electric sees export-led growth as global AI power demand tightens transformer supply

Fortune Electric said surging demand for AI infrastructure in the US is lifting its export business, reflecting a broader global scramble for power equipment. The Taiwanese transformer maker said supply remains tight worldwide, with long lead times, rising orders, and expansion plans pointing to prolonged pressure across electricity networks.

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Tsang Yow plans Malaysia plant as semiconductor demand shifts to Southeast Asia

Tsang Yow is preparing to broaden its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia, a move that could help global semiconductor supply chains become more regional, resilient, and tariff-proof. The drivetrain systems maker expects trial production at the new plant before the end of 2026, as demand tied to artificial intelligence and advanced chips reshapes sourcing patterns worldwide.

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