On July 23, 2024, Infineon Technologies AG expanded its ongoing lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, adding claims against Innoscience (Zhuhai) Technology Company, Ltd., Innoscience America, Inc., and their affiliates.

Following Trump’s controversial comments about Taiwan, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo underscored the necessity of bolstering domestic chip manufacturing, warning against over-dependence on Taiwan.

Component manufacturers, such as Taiwan-based Cheng Uei Precision Industry (Foxlink), are evolving and upgrading their operations to encompass a broader range of products and industries, aiming to secure a foothold in emerging sectors. This is in response to rapid changes in the industrial environment and increasing market competition.

Amkor reported modest sales growth, primarily driven by surging demand for AI data centers and growth in the smartphone market. These positive factors offset declining sales in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. The company anticipates commencing mass production of organic interposers in early 2025.