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Wednesday 11 December 2024
China may target more US firms for antitrust probes
China's antitrust probe into Nvidia may be followed by similar actions against other firms, as Beijing ups the ante in retaliation for the latest US trade restrictions.
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Japanese firms race to advance 1 nm semiconductor tech
Japan's leading semiconductor materials manufacturers are making strategic moves to develop crucial components for 1-nanometer chip production, positioning themselves at the forefront...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
US-China tech war escalates: Beijing targets Nvidia, more investigations expected to follow
The US imposed export controls on Chinese entities, prompting China to retaliate against US semiconductor companies. In response, China has launched investigations into Nvidia and...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Collaboration with Samsung is unfeasible, says TSMC founder
Reflecting on past interactions with Samsung Electronics (Samsung) at a book launch event for his new autobiography, TSMC founder Morris Chang noted that former Samsung chairperson...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Samyang NC Chem targets EUV leadership with 2025 production plans
South Korea's Samyang NC Chem has begun mass production of EUV photoresist materials, aiming to establish itself as a key player in advanced semiconductor processes. The company plans...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang strengthens AI ties in Thailand and Vietnam amid sovereign AI push
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently visited Thailand and Vietnam, continuing his commitment to the region. His visits to Southeast Asia are notable follow-ups from his 2023 trip, indicating...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Micron secures US$6.165 billion in CHIPS Act funding for US expansion
The US Department of Commerce has awarded Micron Technology US$6.165 billion to expand memory chip production in New York and Idaho, creating 20,000 jobs. The chipmaker also secured...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Visual photonics epitaxy rides AI wave with strong growth in optoelectronics
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co. (VPEC), a GaAs epitaxial wafer maker, is capitalizing on surging demand from AI data centers, boosting its optoelectronic business. The company expects...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
TSMC's November revenue decline less than expected, with annual revenue set to increase by nearly 30%
Surpassing market expectations, TSMC reported a consolidated revenue of NT$276.058 billion (approx. US$8.504 billion) for November 2024. Although this represents a decrease of 12.2%...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Taiwan's US exports surge past US$100 billion ahead of Trump's return
Donald Trump is expected to take office on January 20, 2025, likely being cautious with exporters running significant trade surpluses with the US. Meanwhile, US demand for electronic...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Challenges in developing semiconductor industries in emerging countries
In response to the semiconductor shortages caused by the pandemic and the ongoing tensions between the US and China, countries have increasingly focused on strengthening their semiconductor...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Japan launches US$670 million semiconductor subsidy scheme
In a bid to enhance economic security and strengthen supply chains, the Japanese government is providing subsidies for domestic production in sectors such as semiconductors, advanced...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
SK Hynix restructures CIS organization seemingly to replicate HBM success model
Despite the low profitability of SK Hynix's CMOS image sensor (CIS) business, the company has decided to retain this segment and reorganize its CIS development team under the Future...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
TSMC founder points out core reasons why Samsung and Intel stumbled
While competitors Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and Intel are struggling in their foundry businesses, TSMC is set to continue dominating large orders below 7nm through 2025, securing...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
US accelerates replacement of Chinese telecom equipment, Taiwan chip firms eye windfall
The US House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the fiscal year 2025 national defense budget, which includes a US$3 billion provision aimed at helping US telecoms completely...