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Jun
2025 is the breakout year for liquid cooling despite rare earth supply challenges, says AVC President
The year 2025 is poised to be a landmark year for liquid cooling technology in electronics, with rapid growth expected through 2026 and 2027, according to Ching-Hang Shen, President of Asia Vital Components (AVC). AVC is anticipating several years of strong growth, Shen said, highlighting a turning point in the industry’s adoption of liquid cooling solutions.
09
Jun
Qualcomm agrees to buy chip firm Alphawave for US$2.4 billion
Qualcomm Inc. has agreed to buy London-listed semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group Plc for about US$2.4 billion in cash to expand its technology for artificial intelligence.
09
Jun
Humanoid robots gain traction as Taiwan experts predict market boom and technical leap
The unveiling of prototype humanoid robots by Tesla, Nvidia, and Hangzhou Unitree Robotics (Unitree) has fueled public fascination with the convergence of natural language models, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. While excitement grows globally, Taiwanese scholars urge a grounded outlook, noting that bipedal robots still face significant coordination challenges before realizing their full potential.
09
Jun
China tightens rare earth curbs on EU, US, Japan auto sectors
China’s rare earth export controls are disrupting auto production across Europe, the US, and Japan, with forced shutdowns already rippling through supply chains. Industry sources believe Beijing aims to pressure Europe to ease restrictions on Chinese EV imports and nudge Washington into more pragmatic tariff negotiations. However, the escalating curbs are instead accelerating Western efforts to cut reliance on China for critical raw materials.
09
Jun
Middle East Stargate project reportedly faces US pressure to ban Chinese engineers
The Stargate UAE project, a major AI initiative backed by US tech firms, is facing delays due to unresolved US security reviews and export control conditions, according to reports from Reuters and Wccftech. The concerns center on potential technology leakage to China, despite the UAE’s commitment to comply with US national security requirements.
09
Jun
Kioxia to double NAND memory production by 2029, next-gen SCM launch set for 2026
Kioxia, Japan’s leading NAND flash memory manufacturer, is preparing for an aggressive expansion. The company has announced a bold plan to double its memory production capacity by fiscal year 2029, with a focus on increasing output to meet growing demand from sectors like artificial intelligence.
09
Jun
Acerpure targets SEA market, eyes strong brand growth in 2025
Andrew Hou, chairman of Acerpure, highlighted plans to expand into more country markets and broaden product lines from small appliances to major home appliances. Despite global economic uncertainties, Acerpure is focusing on emerging markets such as Southeast Asia. President Stanley Kao stated that Acerpure’s brand operations are expected to maintain exponential growth momentum through 2025.
09
Jun
Taiwan semiconductor suppliers deepen SEA ties with US$19 million in deals
Taiwan’s semiconductor equipment industry made a strong impression at this year’s SEMICON Southeast Asia, as the Innovative Technology and Product Launch, jointly organized by the Precision Machinery Research & Development Center (PMC) and the Taiwan Electronic Equipment Industry Association (TEEIA), concluded with record-setting results.
09
Jun
Shibaura takeover heats up as Yageo moves closer to Japan’s regulatory green light
Taiwan-based Yageo Corporation has refiled its foreign investment application under Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) as of June 2, in a renewed bid to acquire Shibaura Electronics. The move signals Yageo’s growing confidence in clearing regulatory scrutiny—a key barrier that has held back its unsolicited tender offer since February.