12
Mar
Qisda’s 2025 profit declined to its lowest point in company chairman Peter Chen’s 12-year tenure, prompting leadership changes aimed at reversing the trend. The company has appointed Cally Ko as its new president, leveraging her expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and information management to drive growth and pursue significant revenue and profit improvements in 2026.
12
Mar
Samsung reportedly wins foldable iPhone DRAM supply deal; 12GB LPDDR5X prices double
Samsung has reportedly secured an order to supply 12GB LPDDR5X DRAM for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, negotiating a sharply higher price than in previous memory contracts.
12
Mar
Interview: Nvidia-backed Bria bets on licensed data and governance to stand out in generative AI market
As enterprises accelerate adoption of generative AI, Israel-based startup Bria.ai is betting that copyright-compliant data, creator compensation, and enterprise-grade control can set it apart in a crowded market increasingly dominated by large AI platforms.
12
Mar
Asia Vital Components plans major liquid cooling expansion, expects market shift
Asia Vital Components (AVC) chairman Ching-hang Shen said it will significantly expand liquid cooling production in 2026, calling the year the “liquid cooling era,” and aims to boost cold plate, manifold, and chassis output to meet rising AI-related demand.
12
Mar
Asia Optical posts strong 2025 profit growth led by tech upgrades
Asia Optical reported robust growth in 2025, with net revenue reaching NT$26.446 billion (US$831.1 million), up 15% year-over-year, and operating profit increasing 28%. Despite a fourth-quarter gross margin decline due to exchange rates, inventory adjustments, and material cost changes, the company maintained solid cash flow and zero debt while investing over NT$1 billion in production equipment for future expansion.
12
Mar
Argosy expects double-digit growth in 2026, driven by Vietnam plant and new connector specs
Connector maker Argosy is set to defy the expected 5-10% decline in notebook shipments in 2026 by leveraging strong demand for server long-DIMM modules, scaling next-gen CABB and CAMM2 architectures, and expanding micro-stamping orders from a major US customer. President Sammy Liu expressed optimism at the recent earnings call, targeting double-digit revenue growth for 2026.
12
Mar
AMD CEO Lisa Su reportedly plans South Korea trip for Samsung, Naver talks during Nvidia GTC
Reports indicate AMD CEO Lisa Su will visit South Korea in the coming days to discuss cooperation with Samsung Electronics and Naver. Some observers view the trip as an effort to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the AI market by strengthening AMD’s partnerships with South Korean companies.
12
Mar
Google completes US$32 billion Wiz acquisition, cementing cloud security push
Google has completed its US$32 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz, marking the largest deal in the company’s history and a significant leap forward in bolstering its cloud cybersecurity capabilities.
12
Mar
Taiwan machinery industry sees limited impact from Middle East, freight costs in focus
Amid concerns that recent conflicts in the Middle East may impact industrial power supplies, Taiwan Association of Machinery (TAMI) chairman David Chuang noted that the machinery sector is currently operating normally, with no reported disruptions from member companies. That said, the association is keeping a close eye on energy prices and marine freight costs, as these will directly affect operational expenses.
12
Mar
IBM, Lam Research join forces on sub-1nm logic and High-NA EUV development
IBM and Lam Research have announced a five-year collaboration to develop materials, manufacturing processes, and High-NA EUV lithography technologies for sub-1nm logic scaling. The agreement expands a long-standing partnership aimed at establishing viable manufacturing paths for future logic chips.