Samsung aims to make foundry unit profitable by 2027, banking on Tesla orders and US fab ramp-up

Samsung Electronics is targeting 2027 to turn its foundry business profitable, driven by expected orders from major clients such as Tesla and the full-scale operation of its new Texas fab, according to South Korean media outlet ET News. The company has reportedly shared this goal with partners while outlining future investment plans.

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Taiwan’s materials suppliers ride AI and semiconductor boom into record revenue

Taiwan’s major materials distributors — Niching Industrial, Wah Lee Industrial, Topco Scientific (TSC), and Chang Wah Electromaterials (CWE) — have released their latest earnings reports and outlooks for the fourth quarter of 2025. Many are benefiting from booming demand in semiconductor packaging and testing, with heat sinks and lead frames driving double-digit annual growth for Niching in October.

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Rising demand for AI computing drives data center upgrades and power system innovation

The escalating need for AI computing power is significantly accelerating global data center construction and prompting server upgrades. Market forecasts indicate that capex by the four major US cloud service providers (CSPs)—including AWS, Microsoft, Meta, and Google—is expected to increase by 31% annually through 2026, signaling sustained strong growth in the sector.

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Chicony Electronics 3Q25 profit surges 23% on premium product mix

Electronic components supplier Chicony Electronics reported stable growth in the third quarter of 2025, supported by higher sales of high-margin products, a slight depreciation of the New Taiwan dollar, and ongoing product mix optimization strategies. Revenue increased 1% quarter-on-quarter to NT$24.808 billion (US$799.3 million), while net profit after tax rose 23% quarter-on-quarter to NT$2.086 billion.

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Taiwan Mobile posts 11% YoY profit rise in 3Q25 as new tech business gains momentum

Taiwan Mobile reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 12, posting consolidated revenue of NT$46.34 billion (US$1.5 billion), operating income of NT$5.12 billion, and net profit after tax of NT$3.61 billion, marking a 10% increase from the previous quarter, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached NT$10.63 billion. For the first nine months of 2025, cumulative revenue totaled NT$141.98 billion, operating income reached NT$15.44 billion, and net profit after tax grew by 2% year-over-year to NT$10.56 billion.

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Anthropic aims for profitability by 2028 while OpenAI’s losses could reach US$74 billion

AI startup Anthropic is projected to break even by 2028, fueled by steady enterprise client revenue, whereas OpenAI is expected to continue incurring significant operating losses until 2030 due to heavy investments in compute infrastructure. Financial documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal indicate that OpenAI’s operating losses could reach US$74 billion in 2028, roughly three-quarters of its anticipated revenue, in contrast to Anthropic’s target of profitability within the same timeframe.

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Hiwin eyes 2026 growth driven by semiconductor and robotics

Transmission component maker Hiwin reportedly expects overall industry conditions to clarify only after March 2026, despite stable current market demand with customers focusing on short-term needs. The company is optimistic about revenue growth next year, fueled mainly by strong demand in semiconductor equipment and robotics, which it sees as key drivers for its business.

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ECE banks on NEV projects for growth amid stable 2025 auto demand

Electronic components and semiconductor lead frame manufacturer Excel Cell Electronic (ECE) saw strong demand for automotive lead frames early in 2025, but momentum in the third quarter of 2025 dampened due to tariffs and market uncertainties. However, recent signs of recovery in customer orders have led the company to expect stable automotive-related demand for 2025.

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