WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales for September increased 1.9% month-to-month and fell 4.5% year-over-year, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil has acquired specialized procurement firm ProcureAbility, giving it a footprint in the procurement sector and allowing it to offer a more complete line of services to its customer base.

TAIPEI – Taiwan is investigating suspected bribes connected to Foxconn founder Terry Gou’s presidential campaign after the billionaire submitted signatures to run in next year’s election.

MILPITAS, CA – Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 9.6% quarter-over-quarter to 3.01 billion sq. in. in the third quarter, a 19.5% drop from the 3.74 billion sq. in. recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry.