Taiwan’s Neousys Technology reported first quarter 2025 consolidated revenue of NT$418 million (US$13.94 million), buoyed by continued project deliveries despite external headwinds. The industrial PC maker said international developments remain the key variable for the second half of 2025, though Chairman Gao expressed cautious optimism for the year as projects mature.

Aerospace fastener manufacturer NAFCO reported a 13.56% month-over-month decline in revenue for May 2025. The company attributed this drop primarily to exchange rate impacts and slower-than-expected new product certifications. While certification progress is expected to catch up in June 2025, the exchange rate effects remain difficult to control. Despite these challenges, NAFCO remains optimistic about its order book and prospects for the second half of 2025.

Amid intensifying US-China tensions and persistent uncertainty in global demand, major memory chipmakers are moving to phase out DDR4 DRAM, triggering a rapid spike in prices as supply constraints ripple through the market.

South Korea’s semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, are ramping up the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electronic design automation (EDA) to bolster their competitive edge in next-gen chip production. The companies have started implementing AI-based design solutions across advanced process nodes and memory products, reporting notable progress in efficiency and innovation.