Europe solar power developer eyes Taiwan as regional expansion hub

Taiwan’s renewable energy market has experienced rapid development in recent years, drawing substantial investment from international firms. Adam Pegg, Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific at Lightsource bp, Europe’s largest solar energy developer, emphasized that Taiwan’s strong policy support provides stable expectations for investors and solid growth potential. These advantages make Taiwan a strategic hub for Lightsource bp’s expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.

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DDR4 crunch sends prices soaring 50%

Memory manufacturers are reducing production capacity for older processes, driving DDR4 prices to skyrocket. Although Samsung Electronics’ last buy order (LBO) for DDR4 was originally scheduled to end in June 2025, with production ceasing by the end of the year, memory module makers are already struggling to secure supply.

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Cathay Consolidated posts 1.78% revenue gain in May, boosted by medical and defense demand despite tariff headwinds

Cathay Consolidated Inc. reported revenue of NT$246 million (US$8.24 million) for May 2025, representing a 1.78% increase from April and a 3.09% rise compared to the same month last year. The company attributed the growth to strong demand in its medical and defense sectors, which compensated for shipment timing changes in other categories.

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CAEC hits record May revenue on UPS battery demand for semiconductor factories

Chang Ascending Enterprise Co. (CAEC) reported a record consolidated revenue of NT$61.15 million (US$2.04 million) for May 2025, buoyed by growing demand for lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery modules used in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. The company credited the milestone to the start of mass production validation for UPS battery modules and battery management systems (BMS) supporting next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facilities.

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Avalue acquires majority stake in Champ Vision Display to boost vertical integration competitiveness

Industrial PC (IPC) maker Avalue Technology held its annual shareholders’ meeting on June 10, 2025, reaffirming its steady growth outlook for 2025 despite ongoing exchange rate volatility. Chairman Li-chi Liu noted that while tariffs have a limited impact on the IPC sector, fluctuating currency rates remain a common challenge for industry players. Nonetheless, he expressed confidence in continued expansion driven by robust demand in key application areas, particularly smart healthcare.

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Dongfeng Nissan N7 hot sell drives supply chain recovery, revives Taiwan’s Hiroca amid market uncertainty

The Dongfeng Nissan N7 electric sedan has sold over 17,000 units as of May 2025—just one month after launch—defying fierce competition from Chinese EV makers. The model’s strong performance is providing a boost to auto supply chain partners, including Taiwan-based Hiroca Automotive Trim Corp., which had been facing headwinds due to the declining market share of Japanese car brands in China.

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