TAIPEI – TrendForce today raised its forecasts for DRAM price hikes for the second quarter to 18 to 23%, up from its prior estimate of 13 to 18%. Actual increase in prices of various DRAM product categories will depend on the production capacities allocated to the respective products by DRAM suppliers, the research firm noted.

DRESDEN, GERMANY – Fraunhofer IPMS began a research project in March to establish a platform for trusted electronic devices in Germany.

SON, THE NETHERLANDS – Neways Electronics reported first quarter revenue of €119.3 million (US$143.6 million), down 6.2% year-over-year and up 4.2% sequentially.

MADISON, WI — The State of Wisconsin has agreed to new terms for Foxconn, reducing the ODM’s tax breaks, say reports. Details were not immediately disclosed.