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Jun
As data centers face increasing demands for AI training and inference workloads, high-bandwidth memory (HBM) has become a critical competitive edge for memory manufacturers. Micron announced that its 12-layer stacked 36GB HBM4 samples have been delivered to multiple major customers. Utilizing the 1β DRAM process technology, mass production is expected to begin in 2026 to support customer growth on next-generation AI platforms.
13
Jun
Trump tariffs boost US lithium battery manufacturing
US President Donald Trump set up a tariff wall to protect and boost American manufacturing, particularly in key industries like electric EV power batteries and energy storage batteries. By focusing on these two critical sectors, Trump ensured that manufacturing would play a central role in shaping the future.
13
Jun
Foxconn’s strategic transformation: embracing AI and cloud collaboration with Google
At the Google Cloud Summit on June 12, Foxconn’s Information Officer, Kuo-chin Chang (transliteration), highlighted the company’s deepening collaboration with Google as part of its broader transformation strategy. Through AI-powered solutions, Foxconn is evolving from a manufacturing giant to a tech-driven innovator, aiming to redefine its position in the global supply chain. By leveraging Google’s cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI-driven data analytics, Foxconn is meeting its growing needs for enhanced global business management efficiency.
13
Jun
Micron retires DDR4, but the market isn’t ready
The world’s top three DRAM manufacturers have confirmed a shift from DDR4 specifications to advanced process products. Following the announcements from two major South Korean memory makers regarding their DDR4 discontinuation schedules, Micron has officially notified customers that DDR4 will reach the end of life (EOL), with shipments expected to cease gradually over the next two to three quarters.
13
Jun
Hanwha Qcells enters US solar recycling market with EcoRecycle launch
Hanwha Solutions’ solar subsidiary, Hanwha Qcells, has officially launched its solar module recycling brand, EcoRecycle by Qcells, marking its entry into the US recycling market amid growing demand for sustainable end-of-life module processing.
13
Jun
Samsung and Nvidia invest in Skild AI to strengthen robotics ambitions
Samsung Electronics and Nvidia have taken minority equity stakes in US-based robotics software startup Skild AI in a move seen as a strategic push into the rapidly growing consumer robotics sector.
13
Jun
Maxscend shatters RF filter ceiling, fuels China’s IC design breakthrough
Maxscend Microelectronics Co. (Maxscend) has secured a breakthrough in radio frequency (RF) filter technology, advancing China’s effort to localize critical semiconductor components and close long-standing gaps in its RF front-end supply chain. As a key supplier to Huawei, Maxscend provides RF switches, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), and filters that power 5G smartphones and network infrastructure.
13
Jun
Huawei founder: US is a generation ahead—but China will find a way
On the eve of high-level trade talks between the United States and China in London, an unusually candid interview with Zhengfei Ren, founder of Huawei, appeared in the Chinese state-run People’s Daily—drawing significant attention at home and abroad. The interview, headlined “The more open a country is, the more it progresses was widely interpreted as both a diplomatic signal and a strategic statement on China’s ambitions in semiconductors and technology.
13
Jun
Taiwan IPC makers seek tech giant backing among AI boom
Cloud computing and AI adoption across industries are driving demand for industrial PCs (IPCs), prompting manufacturers to pursue strategic partnerships and acquisitions to meet specialized customer requirements.
13
Jun
VS Industry reports sales decline in 3Q25 amid profit pressure
On June 11, 2025, VS Industry announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, reporting sales of MYR909.4 million (US$214.87 million), down 10% year-over-year from MYR1.01 billion in the same quarter last year. The company’s gross profit also fell sharply by nearly 32% to MYR70.9 million, while operating income dropped 44.12% to MYR39.9 million. Net profit declined 56.25% to MYR23.8 million, reflecting mounting pressure on margins and overall profitability.