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Memory contract price trend strengthens: AI squeezes regular production capacity, Thailand's storage supply chain faces a new cycle reversal pattern
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Memory contract price trend strengthens: AI squeezes regular production capacity, Thailand's storage supply chain faces a new cycle reversal pattern

In the fourth quarter of 2026, the memory market will experience a price power shift. HBM magnet effect will continue to pull out regular DRAM capacity, while NAND will bottom out amid production cuts and enterprise storage demand. This article analyzes the structural logic behind the strengthening of memory contract pricing, the transmission path to the Thai storage module and packaging supply chain, and summarizes the four key indicators investors must closely monitor to help readers accuratel

2026-10-18 132 0
Southeast Asia Semiconductor Equipment Market Experiences Strong Growth as Thailand Wafer Fab Expansion Accelerates Supply Chain Transformation
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Southeast Asia Semiconductor Equipment Market Experiences Strong Growth as Thailand Wafer Fab Expansion Accelerates Supply Chain Transformation

Southeast Asia semiconductor equipment shipments reached a historic high in the first half of 2026, with Thailand showing outstanding performance. Wafer fab expansion has significantly accelerated, causing profound supply chain changes. This article analyzes market trends, driving factors, supply chain transformations, and future outlook to provide comprehensive reference for investors.

2026-08-09 196 0
AI Inference Chip Architecture Reshuffle: ASICs Erode GPU Market Share; Thailand's Packaging and Testing Chain Welcomes Customized New Orders
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AI Inference Chip Architecture Reshuffle: ASICs Erode GPU Market Share; Thailand's Packaging and Testing Chain Welcomes Customized New Orders

The AI inference market is undergoing a profound architectural transformation in 2026. With the surge in edge computing and inference workloads, ASIC-specific chips are rapidly eroding GPU market share. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the ASIC strategies of major players like Broadcom and Marvell, and how this trend is spilling over into Thailand's semiconductor supply chain, driving new demand for advanced packaging and customized testing.

2026-08-06 213 0
SEMI released
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SEMI released "Mid-Year Semiconductor Equipment Market Forecast – OEM Perspective" on Tuesday, forecasting total global semiconductor equipment sales to grow for five consecutive years.

SEMI released "Mid-Year Semiconductor Equipment Market Forecast – OEM Perspective" on Tuesday, forecasting global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales to grow for five consecutive years, reaching $229.5B by 2028. AI-driven demand is reshaping semiconductor manufacturing investment, from AI infrastructure, advanced logic chips, memory to backend packaging, all receiving significant funding. This year, global OEM semiconductor equipment sales will hit a record $165.9B, a year-on-year

2026-07-24 152 0