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Wednesday 26 November 2025
Commentary: ASML hit by explosive spy allegations, testing limits of semiconductor neutrality
Dutch lithography leader ASML is facing an unprecedented wave of scrutiny after the publication of a new book, De belangrijkste machine ter wereld...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
TSMC sues ex-SVP for allegedly taking secrets to Intel

TSMC said on November 25, 2025, that it has filed a lawsuit against its former senior vice president, Wei-Jen Lo, in Taiwan's Intellectual...

Tuesday 25 November 2025
Investors pile into Moore Threads as China seeks its own Nvidia alternative
China's "first domestic GPU stock," Moore Threads, is preparing for its STAR Market IPO, drawing strong investor interest as Beijing prioritises homegrown AI compute. The overwhelming...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Tesla to potentially manufacture AI5 chip at Samsung's Hwaseong foundry
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently indicated that the design finalization of Tesla's AI5 chip is imminent, sparking speculation about Samsung Electronics' semiconductor foundry in South...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Murata targets China's Maxscend with German patent suit
Murata Manufacturing sued Chinese RF front-end leader Maxscend Microelectronics in a German court over alleged patent infringement involving RF filters, marking an escalation of the...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Trump and Xi discuss trade, Taiwan, and Russia-Ukraine in second call
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call on November 24 to address issues including trade agreements, the Taiwan situation, and the Russia-Ukraine...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
TP-Link's Vietnam build stirs Washington after Chinese military-linked contractor surfaces
TP-Link has spent years trying to downplay its Chinese roots, but Washington remains sceptical. Bloomberg reports that the company's new Vietnam campus is being built by...
Monday 24 November 2025
South Korea seeks joint strategy with Taiwan on US chip tariffs
South Korea's trade chief said Seoul sees room to coordinate with Taiwan on upcoming US chip tariffs, signaling potential cooperation between the two Asian semiconductor powerhouses...
Monday 24 November 2025
Taiwan emerges as key alternative for US automakers accelerating China exit
Ongoing US-China tensions have sparked the most significant automotive supply chain shift in decades. Disruptions at semiconductor maker Nexperia have pushed US automakers to cut...
Friday 21 November 2025
White House seeks to block GAIN AI Act, easing Nvidia and AMD export risks
The White House is reportedly pressuring Congress to exclude the Guaranteeing AI National Access and Innovation (GAIN AI) Act from the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Trump reportedly prepares 'Genesis Mission' as White House drafts order to curb State AI laws

US President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order on Nov. 24 to launch a national artificial intelligence (AI) initiative...

Thursday 20 November 2025
Europe's retailers hedge their bets as Chinese carmakers surge

Chinese new-energy vehicles, propelled by low starting bases and rapid growth, have quickly gained visibility across Europe in recent...

Wednesday 19 November 2025
Pat Gelsinger showcases semiconductor innovations for Taiwan visit; discusses AI and post-Intel adjustments
Pat Gelsinger, after stepping down as Intel's CEO, continues to influence the semiconductor sector through his role as a venture capitalist. On November 18, he led seven portfolio...
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Acer CEO flags China's role in prolonging global memory shortage
Global memory prices are surging as shortages disrupt the consumer electronics supply chain, placing particular stress on PC makers. Executives across the sector anticipate that current...
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Pat Gelsinger strengthens ties with Taiwan's semiconductor sector after Intel tenure
After resigning as CEO of Intel in December 2024, Pat Gelsinger has maintained an active presence in the global AI and semiconductor industries. In March 2025, he joined Silicon Valley...