Monthly Archives: October 2025

[News] Infineon’s Chief Marketing Officer Joins Wolfspeed

Posted on 2025-10-28 by TrendForce

Wolfspeed has announced a major executive appointment: former Infineon executive Matthias Buchner has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), which will take effect on December 1, 2025. The move underscores Wolfspeed’s …

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[News] Intel Flags CPU Shortages on Intel 10 and 7 Nodes as Demand Outpaces Supply Into 2026

Posted on 2025-10-28 by TrendForce

In its first earnings report since the Trump administration acquired a 10% stake, Intel reported a return to profitability, noting that demand for some of its older process chips remains strong. According to CRN, the company also cautioned that CPU …

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[News] Nexperia China Arm Defies HQ; Parent Wingtech Flags Cash-Flow Strain Despite 280% Q3 Profit Jump

Posted on 2025-10-27 by TrendForce

The Dutch government seized control of Nexperia and dismissed its Chinese CEO, sending shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry. According to Tom’s Hardware, Wingtech stated in its earnings filing that if it fails to regain operational control of its European …

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[News] Memory Price Surge Ripples Through China’s Smartphone Supply Chain, Hits MediaTek and Xiaomi

Posted on 2025-10-27 by TrendForce

As DRAM giants continue to hike prices amid a memory supercycle—driven by tight supply of legacy products like DDR4—the smartphone supply chain is feeling the heat. According to Commercial Times, citing smartphone makers, delivery lead times for DRAM and NAND …

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[News] Taiwan’s UMC Reportedly Presses Suppliers for 15% Cost Reduction Before 2026 Mature-Node Deal Talks

Posted on 2025-10-27 by TrendForce

As price negotiations for mature-node foundry services enter a critical stage, Taiwan’s foundries have reportedly moved early to adapt to market shifts by pressing upstream suppliers for price cuts. According to Commercial Times, both Taiwan’s second-largest foundry UMC and TSMC’s …

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