SINGAPORE – The global demand for AI and high-performance computing will continue to rise, driving the semiconductor market to grow by over 15% in 2025, according to IDC ’s Worldwide Semiconductor Technology Supply Chain Intelligence report. Major application markets, ranging from cloud data centers to specific industry segments, are expected to undergo upgrades, heralding a new boom for the semiconductor industry.

TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – The Taiwanese PCB industry grew 9.6% year-over-year in the third quarter, reaching NT227.1 billion ($7 billion), according to the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association.