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May
16
May
ViewSonic XG273-2K-OLED and ViewSonic XG273B-2K-OLED with QHD QD-OLED display panels go official
16
May
Robust.AI partners with Foxconn to scale U.S. production of warehouse robots
Robust.AI, a U.S.-based developer of AI-powered warehouse automation, has announced a manufacturing partnership with Taiwan’s Foxconn to ramp up production of its Carter robotic platform.
16
May
Akrostar, Biren, Enflame score fresh capital as China intensifies interface IP race
At the 2025 Semiconductor IP Industry Seminar in Shanghai, Akrostar Technology, Biren Technology, and Enflame Technology unveiled fresh funding rounds, highlighting China’s accelerating efforts to localize critical chip technologies amid the global AI boom, as reported by ICsmart and Sina.
16
May
DDR4 market set for price war between Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturers after Samsung and SK Hynix exit
According to New Daily, citing semiconductor industry sources, the DRAM giants Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron plan to exit the DDR4 market by the first half of 2026 at the latest. Taiwanese firms such as Nanya and Winbond are expected to step in and cover the market shortfall. However, they will likely face intense low-price competition from Chinese rivals.
16
May
AT&S reports revenue growth despite challenging market environment
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG, a global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards, posted a modest revenue gain for its 2024/25 fiscal year despite continued global economic turbulence, as a strategic asset sale and aggressive cost controls helped bolster its profitability.
16
May
BYD’s independent SiC development powers breakthrough megawatt charging
Leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker BYD grabbed market headlines in the first quarter of 2025 with the unveiling of its megawatt-level flash charging technology. Silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors played an instrumental role in this technological advancement, as key advantages of the wide bandgap material, including high voltage and temperature resistance and low energy loss, help enhance the efficiency and reliability of electric drive systems to support high-voltage charging.
16
May
Wellysun Electronics secures key role in Japanese automakers supply chain amid electrification boom
At its investor conference on May 13, 2025, Wellysun Electronics announced a significant milestone, securing a coveted position in the supply chain for Japanese automakers’ electronic components. This achievement underscores the company’s years-long investment in integrated vehicle software and hardware systems, positioning it as a leader in the rapidly evolving automotive electronics sector.
16
May
High-end MBs drive USB4 host controller chip shipments; ASMedia expects double-digit revenue growth in 2025
Benefiting from strong end-market demand for foundry products and early chipset procurement, coupled with a significant increase in demand from major customers for high-end motherboards, the shipment of USB4 host controller chips has surged. Asus subsidiary ASMedia delivered an impressive operational performance in the first quarter of 2025, achieving an earnings per share (EPS) of NT$16.39 (US$0.54), marking a record high for a single quarter.
16
May
Taiwan’s green energy shift drives grid costs higher
The shift to renewable energy wheeling is an irreversible trend in Taiwan, with rapidly growing demand for green energy from the country’s high-tech industries, but the state-run Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) will not interfere with electricity pricing, according to Taipower chairman Wen-sheng Tseng.