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While upstream memory makers continue to lift prices as supply tightens and demand surges, the impact is now cascading into the testing and packaging segment. According to the Economic Daily News, major Taiwanese memory OSAT providers — led by Micron’s key partner Powertech Technology — have r...
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ASUS has sent shockwaves through Taiwan’s notebook market, announcing a fresh round of price hikes effective today (Jan. 5). According to Mirror Daily, the company has told resellers that prices for mainstream notebook models will rise by NT$3,000 to NT$5,000, while gaming laptops could see increa...
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According to TrendForce's latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM, the price increase for DDR4 remains more significant compared to DDR5, and Samsung has clearly stated it will not defer its EOL plan. As a result, supply will decline rapidly for DDR4 in 2026, leading to the highest per...
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With memory prices surging, PC makers are accelerating price increases. Dell is said to have kicked off the latest round by lifting prices across its commercial portfolio from December 17, with increases ranging from 10% to 30%, as reported by Business Insider. Notably, ASUS is now poised to foll...
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With the U.S.'s VEU (Validated End User) designation for Samsung and SK hynix in China expiring December 31, 2025, the potential impact on the memory giants' operations is drawing close scrutiny. According to Hankyung, the companies have avoided the worst-case scenario, as the U.S. will now permit e...