IC design sector 2Q25 operations remain stable amid currency volatility

As the second quarter of 2025 gradually comes to a close, Taiwan’s IC design sector is facing the traditional off-season with a generally optimistic outlook. Industry players believe that actual shipment performance has not been as “soft” as expected. Although operational momentum is not particularly strong, overall stability has exceeded expectations.

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1.4nm put on ice: Samsung reportedly reroutes foundry push to 2nm yield gains

Samsung Electronics is reportedly pushing back plans to build its 1.4nm test production line, shifting its focus toward improving yield and capacity for the 2nm node, now expected to enter mass production by late 2025. The decision signals a broader realignment at Samsung Foundry as it struggles with underperformance in cutting-edge manufacturing and mounting pressure from rivals such as TSMC and Intel.

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LX Semicon reportedly joins Apple’s iPad Pro OLED DDI supply chain, eyeing Samsung’s market dominance

South Korea’s LX Semicon has reportedly secured a position in Apple’s supply chain for OLED display driver ICs (DDIs) used in the latest iPad Pro models, marking a significant breakthrough in its diversification strategy. According to ChosunBiz, LX Semicon is now competing directly with Samsung Electronics’ System LSI division, which had previously been the sole supplier of DDIs for the iPad Pro’s OLED panels.

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全球40%的智能手机出自广东

6月23日15时,在广东省人民政府新闻办公室举行的全球智能机械与电子产品博览会新闻发布会上,广东省商务厅厅长张劲松介绍,广东是全球消费电子、智能家电、高端装备、新能源汽车等智能产品的产业集群高地,全球40%的智能手机、70%的消费级无人机和全国1/3的工业机器人、1/4 的新能源汽车、1/5 的集成电路等产品都出自广东,

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