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Feb
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Feb
Foxconn warns rising global tariffs could shrink markets, spurring production shifts
Foxconn resumed operations on February 12, 2025, with Chairman Young Liu addressing concerns over potential tariff changes under the Trump administration. He acknowledged the administration’s renewed emphasis on US-based manufacturing and confirmed Foxconn’s ongoing efforts, in collaboration with partners, to align with this directive.
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Feb
MCU market shows signs of revival as Holtek predicts strong 1Q25
Holtek Semiconductor expects robust performance in the first quarter of 2025, driven by broad increases in microcontroller (MCU) demand and the company’s expanded target markets.
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Feb
Zyxel to showcase military tech at IDEX 2025
Zyxel Communications will attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21, 2025. The company plans to present its latest software-defined radio (SDR) products, UAV/USV data link radios, satellite communication modules, advanced radar systems, and new electronic warfare reconnaissance devices to global military clients.
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Feb
Taiwan launches talent recruitment program to bridge gap in AI, quantum research
A recent study by Academia Sinica highlights the need for Taiwan to inject fresh momentum into fundamental research, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The study suggests that top international scholars should visit Taiwan regularly to conduct research and mentor postgraduate and postdoctoral students, enhancing Taiwan’s academic standing.
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Feb
Foxconn targets NT$7 trillion revenue for 2025 on AI momentum
Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology) Chairman Young Liu projects the company’s revenue to exceed NT$7 trillion (US$212 billion) in 2025, with the potential to reach NT$8 trillion (US$243 billion) based on market conditions. During a groundbreaking ceremony on February 12, 2025, Liu attributed this optimistic forecast to the robust growth in AI server demand, which he described as the company’s “second leg” of growth.
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Feb
Foxconn chairman dismisses Nissan takeover talk; focus is on collaboration
Foxconn chairman Young Liu dismissed speculation about a potential Nissan acquisition, emphasizing that the company seeks collaboration rather than equity control. “Acquiring shares is not our primary goal,” Liu said.
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Feb
Bridgestone rides Taiwan’s EV boom with high-tech tires
The surge in luxury car and electric vehicle (EV) sales in Taiwan has created profitable opportunities for component suppliers, particularly in the tire sector. Bridgestone Taiwan is capitalizing on this trend by introducing specialized products designed for the evolving market requirements.
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Feb
PMIC supplier GMT pessimistic about market prospects
Global Mixed-mode Technology (GMT), a supplier of power management ICs (PMIC), has maintained its generally cautious view for 2025, as well as its assessment of demand for AI PCs.
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Feb
Despite global disruptions, TSMC and Nvidia bolster Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain
In late 2024, Nvidia’s Blackwell AI GPUs encountered supply chain disruptions, including design setbacks, production bottlenecks at TSMC, and cooling system constraints, delaying shipments by one quarter. At the same time, tightened US semiconductor restrictions and the potential return of Trump-era tariffs have created further market uncertainty, prompting a more cautious outlook for Nvidia, TSMC, and the broader semiconductor industry.