Flexium charts new growth path with leadership reshuffle, strategic focus on AI and robotics

On May 28, 2025, flexible printed circuit board (PCB) maker Flexium Interconnect held its annual shareholders meeting at its Kaohsiung facility, with chairman Ming-Chih Cheng presiding over the event. Marking a new chapter for the company, newly appointed president David Cheng—a United States-based executive—made his formal debut, outlining Flexium’s strategic roadmap for the years ahead.

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Samsung races to deliver HBM3E memory to Nvidia but faces certification hurdles

In the high-stakes race to supply memory for the next generation of artificial intelligence, Samsung Electronics is under mounting pressure to deliver its 12-layer HBM3E chips to Nvidia by the end of 2025. But as its self-imposed deadline approaches, uncertainty lingers over whether Samsung can meet the rigorous performance standards set by its most critical customer.

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Sony doubles down on premium niche with Xperia 1 VII to salvage shrinking market presence

Sony has unveiled its 2025 flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-end segment despite its diminished influence in the global smartphone market. While far behind giants like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, Sony is leveraging its brand strength and technological integration to maintain relevance, particularly in Japan, Taiwan, and parts of Europe.

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China’s AMEC races to build 20+ chipmaking tools in bid to shed US tech ties

As US-China tech decoupling deepens, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC), a top Chinese semiconductor equipment maker, is ramping up efforts to localize its supply chain and boost technological independence. On May 27, 2025, Chairman and CEO Gerald Yin said the firm is developing over 20 next-generation chipmaking tools to reduce reliance on US-sourced technologies.

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Without Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, does Computex still compute?

Fueled by the global AI surge, Computex has enjoyed three straight years of star power from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. This year’s record-breaking edition again centered on Huang, who revealed a new Taiwan office in the Beitou Shilin Technology Park (BSTP) and addressed AI chip sanctions and energy policy post-show. In contrast, other exhibitors struggled to capture attention. Supply chain insiders warn that without Huang in 2026, the event’s momentum could sharply decline.

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Hanmi engineers return to SK Hynix after US$30.7 million TCB order resolves dispute

The protracted dispute between Hanmi Semiconductor and SK Hynix regarding the supply of Thermo Compression Bonding (TCB) equipment has reached a resolution, with Hanmi Semiconductor confirming the return of its engineering personnel to SK Hynix’s facilities. This marks a significant thaw in the strained relationship between the two industry giants, following a month-long absence of Hanmi’s engineers from SK Hynix’s production lines.

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Huawei assembles China’s Merck: Zhuhai Cornerstone to secure chipmaking materials

Huawei is reportedly supporting Zhuhai Cornerstone Technologies Co. in a strategic effort to localize chipmaking materials and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Founded in 2022, the company is emerging as a potential rival to global chemical giants including Shin-Etsu Chemical, JSR Corporation, Merck KGaA, DuPont, and Dow Chemical. As reported by Nikkei Asia, Zhuhai Cornerstone is being positioned as an “end-to-end” semiconductor chemical supplier, aligned with China’s broader push for supply chain independence amid tightening US export controls.

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Yageo chairman optimistic about 2H25 outlook, reaffirms commitment to Shibaura acquisition

Yageo chairman Pierre Chen has expressed an optimistic outlook for the second half of 2025, despite global uncertainties surrounding tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations. Speaking at the company’s recent shareholders’ meeting, Chen reassured investors that the company is in a strong position to navigate these challenges, with controllable risks tied to the impact of currency fluctuations and tariffs. Chen also reaffirmed Yageo’s unwavering commitment to acquiring Shibaura Electronics, stressing that while the company may adjust the timeline and specifics of the acquisition strategy, its long-term objective remains unchanged: to fully integrate Shibaura Electronics into the Yageo Group and eventually delist the Japanese company.

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