Server ODMs are significantly expanding their production capabilities to meet the surging demand in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. Mike Yang, EVP at Quanta, revealed efforts to increase capacity at facilities in the US and Thailand, with a new plant in Mexico set to begin production in early 2026. The scale of orders has grown beyond prior expectations, driving this intensified expansion.
Samsung’s ambitious US expansion faces an unexpected obstacle that could derail its 2026 production timeline. A mounting visa crisis, triggered by immigration raids on South Korean workers, is creating ripple effects across the semiconductor industry’s most critical supply chains.
A new phase in the global race for silicon carbide (SiC) dominance is unfolding—one shaped as much by geopolitics as by market forces. As Chinese manufacturers make rapid strides in low-cost SiC wafer production, the strategic consensus around this next-generation semiconductor material is beginning to fracture.
On September 10, 2025, HiSilicon, a subsidiary of Huawei, completed significant personnel changes in its business registration—Eric Xu stepped down as chairman and legal representative, succeeded by Jeffrey Gao; the board’s senior management was also adjusted.
Since Huawei established Shenzhen HiSilicon Semiconductor in 2004, its semiconductor business has supported over two decades of development and innovation within Huawei’s product ecosystem. However, from 2000 to 2003, Huawei faced one of its most challenging periods and nearly became a US company. CEO Ren Zhengfei confirmed this long-rumored episode during an interview.