15 Dec
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Taiwanese IPC firms gain foothold in global aerospace and defense electronics amid rising demand

Global demand for military and aerospace electronics has surged since 2024, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, increased defense spending, and rapid progress in unmanned vehicles, battlefield sensing, and satellite communications technologies. Western markets are accelerating upgrades to cross-domain combat architectures, fueling requirements for rugged computing platforms, edge AI computers, and long-lifecycle industrial control systems.

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15 Dec
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Global automotive supply chains split into two competing ecosystems

The global automotive supply chain is undergoing significant restructuring driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly between the US and China. This confrontation has extended beyond trade into technology sectors, including chips, algorithms, and electronic control architectures, resulting in the emergence of two incompatible technical ecosystems. This division is compelling industry players to re-evaluate supply chain strategies amid growing concerns over reliance on Chinese components.

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15 Dec
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Taiwan set for 2026 outperformance on AI, advanced chip orders

Global growth is poised to lose momentum. IMF forecasts show global GDP easing from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026. China’s growth is expected to slow from 5% to 4.8% and then to 4.2%, while India may dip from 6.6% to 6.2%. Taiwan remains an outlier, supported by strong AI and semiconductor investment and exports, with GDP projected at 7.37% in 2025. Continued strength in AI server exports could also lift its 2026 forecast of 3.54%.

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15 Dec
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Micron’s DDR5 outsourcing ramp redraws memory packaging trajectories through 2026

Memory demand remains overheated and supply tight, driving upstream manufacturers to lift utilization while majors such as Micron pivot toward customized, higher value-added output. This is fueling continued growth in outsourced packaging and testing (OSAT) and underpinning an unusually strong fourth quarter of 2025, with visibility now stretching well into the second half of 2026.

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15 Dec
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Offshore wind key to Taiwan energy autonomy, with developers calling for third-party info platform

Despite rising offshore wind installation costs due to the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, with some projects experiencing delays, offshore wind remains a critical option supporting Taiwan’s energy independence and corporate green power demand. Developers emphasize strong industrial demand for green electricity but note that market information is insufficient. They call for establishing an independent, credible, and transparent third-party information platform to help buyers assess pricing and timing.

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15 Dec
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SK Hynix reportedly eyes low-power DRAM foundry to fend off China memory surge

SK Hynix’s rumored plan to enter low-power DRAM contract manufacturing for the first time is drawing industry attention, amid speculation that the move is driven by intensifying competition from China’s fast-advancing memory suppliers. The shift could have ripple effects for Taiwanese foundries that currently handle much of South Korea’s fabless memory output.

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