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Saturday 26 April 2025
Taiwan challenges Trump's tariff formula, rolls out support for semiconductor sector
Amid preparations by the US to introduce new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, concerns are growing within Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain. On April 22, 2025, Premier...
Saturday 26 April 2025
Japan passes law to buy into Rapidus, boosting control over chip strategy
Japan's upper house has passed legal revisions that enable the government to acquire an equity stake in Rapidus, part of a broader push to strengthen the country's next-gen semiconductor...
Saturday 26 April 2025
TSMC defies margin pressure as second-tier foundries slip
TSMC beat market expectations in the first quarter of 2025, driven by surging AI chip demand, full capacity at its advanced 3nm and 5nm nodes, and effective cost management. Excluding...
Friday 25 April 2025
China reportedly considers exempting some US goods from 125% retaliatory tariffs
Chinese authorities are reportedly considering exempting certain US-imported products from the increased 125% retaliatory tariffs imposed on American goods. This move aims to help...
Friday 25 April 2025
Surging demand for advanced AMC monitoring fuels Tricorntech's record growth in 2025
Tricorntech, a leading provider of advanced airborne molecular contamination monitoring solutions in Taiwan, has announced first-quarter 2025 revenue of NT$130 million (US$4.01 million)...
Friday 25 April 2025
STMicro offers rosy outlook, but guidance clouds persist amid tariff uncertainty

STMicroelectronics offered a better-than-expected revenue forecast for the second quarter, suggesting a potential recovery...

Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan expands aid for exporters hit by US tariffs
Taiwan's government has increased an aid package to NT$93 billion (approx. US$2.86 billion) for companies hit by US tariffs while lowering the threshold for eligibility.
Friday 25 April 2025
Intel to continue boosting in-house chip production, braces for tariff impacts
In the latest earnings call, Intel elaborated on its latest aggressive cust-cutting measures. Tariff risks threaten gross margins, exacerbated by the shift to lower-margin Lunar Lake...
Friday 25 April 2025
Intel Foundry sales rise, losses narrow as company unveils major cost-cutting plan
Intel reported first-quarter revenue of US$12.67 billion, a 0.4% decline from the previous year, with a gross margin of 36.9% compared to 41.0% in the first quarter of 2024. Operating...
Friday 25 April 2025
Intel CEO mandates four-day office return, flattens org to revive innovation
On April 24, Intel Corporation's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, sent a company-wide email outlining significant organizational changes following the latest earning results announcement. The memo,...
Friday 25 April 2025
Gold surge squeezes chip packaging margins
Global gold prices have surged to an all-time high of US$3,500 per ounce, putting significant cost pressure on the semiconductor packaging industry. The gold bumping process—essential...
Friday 25 April 2025
Why Trump's tariffs are helping China adapt instead of hurting it
US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" have sent shockwaves through global markets, yet may be yielding unintended consequences. His strategy, championed in his bestselling...
Friday 25 April 2025
Huawei challenges Nvidia with Ascend 910C as Japan powers up for tech dominance
Huawei is rapidly rolling out a new generation of semiconductor products tailored for artificial intelligence (AI), signaling a bold push to fill the void left by tightening US export...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Large donations by South Korean companies to Trump inauguration seen as preemptive move ahead of tariff war
The list of donors for US President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony has been released, with South Korean conglomerates Samsung, Hyundai Motor, and Hanwha making large donations...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Texas Instruments navigates uncertainty with strong results and optimistic outlook
Texas Instruments reported strong first-quarter results, with revenue of US$4.07 billion, surpassing forecasts, driven by a 13% rise in its Analog segment. The upbeat outlook signals...