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15 Aug

GlobalFoundries folds MIPS into AI, edge computing ambitions

August 15, 2025
By jeff

GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) has finalized its acquisition of MIPS, a US-based supplier of AI and processor IP, in a bid to fortify its position in differentiated semiconductor manufacturing and expand into high-growth segments such as artificial intelligence, edge computing, and advanced computing solutions.

15 Aug

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Weltrend sees strong 2025 growth on AI server cooling chip demand

August 15, 2025
By jeff

Weltrend Semiconductor projects strong double-digit revenue growth in 2025, fueled by rising demand for motor driver ICs in AI server cooling systems and an improving product portfolio.

15 Aug

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Apple is seen gaining tariff exemption as Samsung faces 25% levy threat, potentially reshaping global smartphone market

August 15, 2025
By jeff

The US government is expected to announce its tariff policy this week on semiconductor-related products—including smartphones, laptops, and surveillance devices—sending ripples of uncertainty through the global tech industry. A proposed 25% tariff on smartphones is now formally under consideration, placing the strategies of Samsung Electronics and Apple under intense scrutiny.

15 Aug

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Tariff exemption for semiconductors and ICT products prioritized in negotiations for Taiwanese government

August 15, 2025
By jeff

The US government, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, has imposed tariffs on imports such as steel and aluminum products, automobiles, auto parts, and copper products, citing national security concerns. On August 7, 2025, it announced a 100% tariff on semiconductor products, with exemptions granted to those already manufacturing or committed to manufacturing in the US.

15 Aug

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AI boom fuels Foxconn’s best-ever second quarter; growth to accelerate in Q325

August 15, 2025
By jeff

Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, reported record second-quarter results on August 14, 2025, with revenue, operating profit, and net income all reaching historic highs for the period. The company credited surging demand for AI servers and expects strong momentum to continue into the third quarter. However, rotating CEO Kathy Yang also flagged ongoing trade tariffs and currency fluctuations as key risks to monitor.

15 Aug

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Legacy carmakers shift to pragmatic platform partnerships as SDV landscape evolves

August 15, 2025
By jeff

As the tide of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) rises, mainstream automakers from Europe, North America, Japan, and South Korea are quietly recalibrating their strategies. Having initially gambled on full-scale, self-developed software platforms—fearing they’d be reduced to low-margin hardware suppliers—they are now embracing a more pragmatic approach.

15 Aug

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Taiwan’s motor driver IC makers capture AI server market share

August 15, 2025
By jeff

Taiwan’s IC design houses are seeing steady returns from years of investment in motor driver ICs, with demand rising across a wider set of applications and competition intensifying.

15 Aug

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Minebea Mitsumi raises Shibaura Electronics tender offer, matching Yageo’s bid

August 15, 2025
By jeff

Minebea Mitsumi has increased its tender offer bid (TOB) for shares of Shibaura Electronics to JPY6,200 (US$41.99) per share, matching the bid made by Taiwanese company Yageo Corporation. The TOB period has been extended to August 28, 2025.

15 Aug

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Can Tesla’s chip shift uplift Samsung foundry services?

August 15, 2025
By jeff

Over the past two weeks, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promoted his company’s new partnership with Samsung Foundry for manufacturing its AI chips. At one point, South Korean media speculated that Samsung might even take over exclusive foundry orders for Tesla’s Dojo chips originally handled by TSMC, only to discover later that Musk had decided to shut down the supercomputer project.

15 Aug

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Qisda reports mixed impact from US tariff timing and currency fluctuations

August 15, 2025
By jeff

Qisda held its earnings call on August 14, revealing that its second-quarter revenue was boosted by customers pulling forward orders as a precaution against anticipated US tariffs. While this strategy increased sales in the second quarter, it also led to elevated inventory levels, further complicated by the appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar.

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