Despite the imminent release of new models, such as the iPhone, Taiwan-based III-V compound semiconductor companies continue to identify flat client shipment pull-ins.

The US presidential election has injected fresh uncertainty into global supply chains. Taiwan broadband communication equipment maker Sercomm’s chairman James Wang warns that companies must diversify their manufacturing footprint to mitigate risks, a costly strategy that increases inventory and lowers factory utilization.

Luca Rossi, president of Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group (IDG), stated that all Lenovo PC products will feature AI functions by 2027. Additionally, Lenovo aims to enhance its smartphone business, achieving double-digit growth within 2-3 years.

Melexis, a Belgium-based microelectronics solutions provider, recently announced the opening of its largest wafer testing plant in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia.