KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Foxconn is set to invest T$15.9 billion ($510 million) to develop a new headquarters complex in Kaohsiung, strengthening its long-term presence in southern Taiwan. The project will include a mixed-use commercial and office building alongside a residential tower, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027 and completion targeted for 2033.
SEOUL, BEIJING, TAIPEI, LONDON, NEW DELHI – Global smartphone shipments are now expected to decline 2.1% in 2026 as surging memory prices push bill-of-materials costs sharply higher, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest forecast.
TOKYO, JAPAN – Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales are projected to reach a record $156 billion in 2027, according to SEMI’s latest Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – December 11, 2025 – The exhibition floor for PCB West 2026 is now open to any prospective exhibitor, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today. The exhibit floor is expected to sell out, as it has in 11 of the past 12 years, PCEA added.
HELSINKI – Scanfil has finalized its acquisition of US-based electronics manufacturer ADCO Circuits after securing approval from American regulators, the company confirmed Wednesday. The deal, first announced in June, marks a major expansion of Scanfil’s presence in the Americas and strengthens its position in the aerospace and defense supply chain – segments that accounted for 37% of ADCO’s 2024 revenue.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – December 9, 2025 – The exhibition floor space for PCB East 2026 is more than 70% booked and is expected to sell out, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) said today.
