Global semiconductor industry, 2025
Global semiconductor revenues are expected to rise 13.6% on year in 2025, surpassing US$700 billion, but US policies may still impact the performance.
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How Malaysia’s big bet for homegrown chips can pay off
Malaysia is making a bold bet to revamp its semiconductor industry.
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AUO’s strategic acquisition of BHTC marks game-changer for its future growth
In April 2024, AUO officially completed its acquisition of BHTC, marking a significant milestone in the company’s future growth trajectory. Nearly a year later, the deal continues to attract considerable attention in the industry due to its implications for AUO’s expansion in the automotive sector.
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Taiwan hosts inaugural H2 Grand Prix to cultivate hydrogen energy talent
Hydrogen energy is a pivotal technology in Taiwan’s journey toward net-zero emissions, with talent development playing a crucial role in its progress. To support this, Taiwan has launched the H2 Grand Prix (H2GP) Taiwan 2025, an educational initiative designed to cultivate future experts in hydrogen energy technologies.
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BizLink’s multi-sector growth fuels record-breaking performance in Q4 2024
Despite challenges in the electric vehicle (EV) industry throughout 2024, the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) applications has fueled strong demand for connectors and wiring solutions. On March 11, BizLink-KY, the leading connector and wiring manufacturer, announced its financial results, reporting a record-high net profit of NT$15.55 billion (US$513.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024. The company’s full-year net profit reached NT$43.96 billion (US$1.37 billion).
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Airtel-Starlink alliance challenges Jio’s dominance in India’s satellite internet race
Elon Musk’s Starlink has partnered with Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom company, to expand its internet services in India, intensifying competition with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio. The agreement allows Starlink to use Airtel’s retail network to distribute devices, pending government approval for operations.
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Naura to acquire stake in Kingsemi for CNY1.69 billion
Chinese Semiconductor equipment manufacturer Naura Technology recently announced plans to acquire a stake in its local counterpart, Kingsemi, for a total of nearly CNY1.69 billion (approx. US$233.2 million).
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Huawei cracks down on recruitment fraud: 72 full-time employees penalized in outsourcing scandal
On March 10, Huawei released a 6,500-word internal report on its employee platform, “Xinsheng Community,” detailing a large-scale recruitment fraud scandal involving 72 full-time employees and 19 outsourced workers. Some participants allegedly profited by selling internal company data. The report quickly gained traction within Huawei and on social media, becoming the platform’s top trending topic.
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WPG reports record sales for 2024, driven by AI demand
IC and component distributor WPG has reported record sales for 2024, propelled by the rapid development of generative AI that fueled demand for related traditional and AI servers, power supplies, desktop PCs, notebooks, Android phones, and other electronic components.
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China’s AI server appetite fuels supply chain shifts and strategic growth for WPG
WPG Holdings, a leading IC distributor, has seen a marked surge in demand for AI servers in the Chinese market in recent months. This upswing has invigorated procurement activities across the supply chain, delivering a tangible boost to the company’s operations. Defying traditional seasonal slowdowns, the first quarter of 2025 is poised to exhibit unusual vigor, with full-year performance projected to outpace broader market growth.