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Friday 3 March 2023
China to mobilize national resources and provide national treatment to foreign experts in semiconductor push
As Washington imposed a series of policies and bans to restrict China's semiconductor development, Beijing is also trying to counter the US and achieve self-reliance.
Monday 20 February 2023
US-initiated joint export curbs on China leave critical loopholes?
The Netherlands and Japan reportedly have struck a deal with the US to jointly restrict exports of chipmaking tools to China, which will further cripple the development of China's...
Wednesday 8 February 2023
AmCham Taiwan survey shows confidence in Taiwan's prospect but not without concerns
The 2023 Business Climate Survey released by the American Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan) on February 7 shows that AmCham members maintain strong confidence and optimism...
Tuesday 7 February 2023
Undeterred by US ban, Chinese equipment makers prepare to go public
Since the start of 2023, the US has continued to crack down on China's semiconductor development. However, Chinese semiconductor companies are still going through pre-listing tutoring,...
Monday 6 February 2023
Biren prioritizes AI breakthrough; software stack key to Chinese GPU industry
Chinese chip startup Biren Technology has selected AI to be its development focus, meaning the company's focus will be on general-purpose GPUs (GPGPUs) used in AI and its corresponding...
Tuesday 31 January 2023
Biden team weighs fully cutting off Huawei from US suppliers
The Biden administration is considering cutting off Huawei Technologies Co. from all of its American suppliers, including Intel Corp. and Qualcomm Inc., as the US government intensifies...
Tuesday 31 January 2023
Generations of semiconductor talent give Taiwan an edge as global competition intensifies
The regionalization of semiconductor production has become a clear trend, which may even result in many 'semiconductor powers' rising simultaneously around the world. However, Taiwan...
Monday 30 January 2023
With US notebook chip procurement moving away from China, can IC design houses in Taiwan benefit from order transfers?
US notebook maker Dell has been rumored to significantly reduce the percentage of Chinese chips used by 2024. Sources familiar with the notebook sector believe that some Taiwanese...
Monday 16 January 2023
Why does TSMC's sub-28nm overseas expansion follow a five-year timetable?
On January 12, 2023, TSMC held its Q4 earnings call in Taiwan. Except the financial figures and other key points concerned...
Wednesday 11 January 2023
Huawei keen to rebuild semiconductor ecosystem via multiple approaches
China's tech giant Huawei Technologies is aggressively striving to rebuild its semiconductor ecosystem through multiple approaches including teaming up with other US-sanctioned Chinese...
Tuesday 10 January 2023
Sanctions have reportedly driven Chinese EDA sector into partnership with Samsung
Intensifying US-China trade war has allowed China-based companies in the electronic design automation (EDA) sector to broaden their reaches. According to the South Korean media...
Monday 9 January 2023
Taiwan to join WTO chip dispute consultation to understand possible impacts
Taiwan filed a request on Jan 3 expressing its desire to join a World Trade Organization (WTO) consultation regarding China's protest of the "certain measures on certain semiconductors...
Tuesday 27 December 2022
China-based chip firms sprout amid US restrictions
In response to US restrictions on access to advanced semiconductor technologies, the number of chip firms is increasing in China, as the country seeks a self-reliant ecosystem.
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Samsung raises 3D NAND flash prices by 10%
Despite sluggish demand, Samsung raised its NAND flash prices for the first half of December, with 3D NAND flash prices rising by as much as 10%, according to industry sources.
Monday 19 December 2022
Phison claims no stake in Hefei CoreStorage
Flash device controller IC specialist Phison Electronics has already sold its entire stake in Hefei CoreStorage Electronic, which is among the Chinese companies added to an export...