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Thursday 12 December 2024
Semiconductor materials distributors enjoy strong 2024, eye further 2025 growth
Semiconductor materials distributors are experiencing strong growth driven by advanced packaging demand, with expectations for continued expansion through 2025. Industry players are...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
MKS Instruments drives innovation in semiconductor and advanced electronics with strategic APAC expansions in Malaysia and Thailand
During the 25th Taiwan Circuit Board Industry International Exhibition 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from 23-25 October 2024, we had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing...
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...
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
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...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Japanese intervention reportedly keeps China's CXMT off US entity list
Japan reportedly played a crucial role in keeping Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) off the recently updated US Entity List, according to sources from China's...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
PlayNitride achieves first quarterly profit, expands with new microLED equipment
PlayNitride has reported its first-ever profit in the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong sales of its new mass transfer equipment introduced in the fourth quarter. The equipment,...
Monday 9 December 2024
Taiwan electronics industry sees silver lining in Trump 2.0
The Taiwan Electronic Equipment Industry Association (TEEIA) released its 2025 white paper on December 6, 2024, outlining strategic recommendations for the government as Taiwan's...
Monday 9 December 2024
Chinese companies claim core components are self-sufficient; impact from US sanctions limited
The Biden administration has unveiled the largest and most extensive list of chip sanctions against China to date, primarily targeting Chinese semiconductor equipment and materials...
Monday 9 December 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix secure China operations under new US controls while CXMT exclusion raises eyebrows
With the US implementing new semiconductor export controls, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix have gained temporary relief as they advance their process upgrades at factories...
Friday 6 December 2024
US ban on China affects equipment maker AIBT
Taiwanese equipment firm Advanced Ion Beam Technology (AIBT) is expected to be negatively impacted by the US's stringent restrictions on China, with revenue from the Chinese market...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Japanese semiconductor suppliers enthusiastic about India, says Deloitte
As India pursues its goal of establishing a robust domestic chipmaking ecosystem, Japanese companies, known for their strength in semiconductor equipment and raw materials, are turning...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
China chip firms accelerate local supply chain development amid new US export controls
China's semiconductor industry is ramping up efforts to reduce dependence on US technology following Washington's latest round of export restrictions, with multiple domestic firms...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Fujifilm Electronics Materials Taiwan breaks ground on new plant in Hsinchu
Fujifilm Electronic Materials Taiwan held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on December 2. The event drew several prominent Fujifilm executives,...