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Apr
09
Apr
AOC U27G4R will debut in May with a dual-mode 4K Fast IPS display and a 160Hz refresh rate
09
Apr
AOC 25G4SXU and AOC 25G4SRE go official with 310Hz Fast IPS displays
09
Apr
Innoscience secures US patent victory as China accelerates third-gen semiconductor development
Beijing’s push to dominate third-generation semiconductor technology is taking shape along divergent paths, with silicon carbide (SiC) development now accelerating after overcoming technical hurdles while gallium nitride (GaN) leader Innoscience secures important legal victories in its global expansion.
09
Apr
Samsung Chair seeks strategic alliances during Japan visit
Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, currently visiting Japan, is expected to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to discuss potential cooperation in reviving Japan’s electronics and semiconductor industries.
09
Apr
Foxconn Industrial Internet reports record profits in 1Q25, with server revenue growing over 60% year-over-year
Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII), a subsidiary of Foxconn, is poised for significant revenue and profit growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by improving shipments of next-generation AI servers and stable market demand. This promising performance is expected to positively impact Foxconn’s overall financial results.
09
Apr
Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs dismisses merger rumors between GlobalFoundries and UMC
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs as a tool to disrupt global trade. On April 9, Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, J.W. Kuo, addressed these major shifts in international trade during a legislative session in Taiwan’s Economic Committee. However, lawmakers focused on rumors of a potential merger between GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), prompting Kuo to clarify that while he would not comment on market rumors, he firmly believes such a merger is not feasible.
09
Apr
Taiwan’s tech giants shine as Trump’s tariff tempest rages on—But for how long?
As US President Donald Trump enforces reciprocal tariffs internationally, global financial markets experience turmoil, particularly affecting electronics hardware manufacturers. Despite this challenging environment, the March 2025 revenue reports of major Taiwan electronics companies, such as Foxconn, Quanta, Wistron, Wiwynn, and Mitac, have all exceeded expectations, with many achieving record-breaking results. Inventec also performed better than anticipated.
09
Apr
ITRI urges Taiwan industries to pursue ‘blue ocean’ markets with tech innovation amidst tariff headwinds
While the aggressive US tariff policy is heaping heavy pressure on Taiwan’s industrial operations and strategic planning, Edwin Liu, president of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), emphasized that Taiwan must turn this crisis into an opportunity for transformation. He urged Taiwanese industries to avoid destructive price wars in saturated markets and instead target niche or “blue ocean” opportunities, leveraging the island’s technological strengths to stay ahead.
09
Apr
TSMC declines comment on Huawei chip allegations amid quiet period
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has declined to comment on foreign media reports alleging the company violated US export controls by supplying chips used in Huawei’s AI processors. The company cited its quiet period ahead of its upcoming earnings call as the reason for withholding public statements.