(Jan 19): ASM International NV reported fourth-quarter orders that beat expectations on the back of an improvement in bookings for its chip-making equipment from China and strong demand in artificial intelligence-linked segments. Fourth-quarter order intake rose to about €800 million (RM3,771.76 million), the Almere, Netherlands-based company said in a statement on Monday (Jan 19), citing preliminary figures. That compares with an average analyst estimate of €670.6 million, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. ASM makes tools that are critical to the production of cutting-edge chips used for artificial intelligence applications. The company expects revenue to show a healthy increase in the first quarter compared to the prior three months.

Source: The Edge Markets January 19, 2026 11:15 UTC