Foxconn’s CDMS offer to Nissan: A partnership, not a takeover
Following the breakdown of merger talks between Nissan and Honda, the chairman of Taiwan’s Foxconn, Young Liu, stated on February…
TSMC, Foxconn, Hiwin, and Hota among Taiwanese firms poised to gain from humanoid robot boom
Morgan Stanley has introduced the “Humanoid 100,” a compilation of companies expected to gain from advancements in humanoid robots. Among…
AUO posts profit on factory sale, forecasts stable growth in 2025 display sector
Taiwanese panel maker AUO held an earnings call on February 13h, revealing that its consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter…
EV market shakeup: VW surges as Tesla slumps in Germany; Geely overtakes BYD in China’s retail sales
In January 2025, Volkswagen (VW) dominated Germany’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, capturing nearly half the market and increasing its…
PanelSemi partners with Japan Display to advance ceramic semiconductor packaging
PanelSemi signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan Display (JDI) to collaborate extensively in advanced ceramic semiconductor packaging. This…
Trump puts CHIPS Act subsidies on hold, industry braces for renegotiations and policy shift
The Trump administration has begun reviewing incentive agreements under the CHIPS and Science Act (hereinafter the CHIPS Act), signaling potential…
THK head to deliver first-ever keynote at TIMTOS 2025 as AI robot supply chain takes shape
The market is buzzing with speculation about the mass production timeline for Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot. However, the company hasn’t…
Geni Ideas rides AI boom with overseas push and emerging market listing
Geni Ideas, an engineering firm for specialty semiconductor gases, is bracing for surging demand as its top customer, TSMC, accelerates…
Europe’s industrial and automotive recovery stalls another quarter as two key roadblocks hold firm
Europe’s industrial control and automotive sectors remain sluggish, with weak demand and excess inventory likely delaying recovery until the second…
ASE forecasts packaging market growth despite sluggish 1Q25
OSAT ASE Technology Holding (ASE) reported its advanced packaging sales exceeded US$600 million in 2024 and projects reaching nearly US$1…