WASHINGTON, DC – Following yesterday's White House announcement regarding Section 232 presidential proclamations affecting semiconductors and critical minerals, SEMI has issued this statement:

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited (FIT), an affiliate of Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn, has agreed to acquire Belkin International for $866 million The deal brings Belkin and its subsidiary brands, Linksys, Wemo and Phyn, under FIT’s ownership, marking a shift into consumer-facing accessories, networking and smart home products.

LONDON, UK – Global PC shipments rebounded in 2025, but tightening memory and storage supply is expected to weigh on growth this year, according to new data from Omdia.

PLANO, TEXAS – Siemens has acquired Aster Technologies, a specialist in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) test verification and engineering software, strengthening its position in design-for-test (DfT) and manufacturing readiness for complex electronic systems.