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Tuesday 1 April 2025
Taiwan pursues ADTA to deepen US trade amid 'Dirty 15' concerns
As the seventh-largest US trade partner, Taiwan has been speculated by foreign media as part of the "Dirty 15" countries targeted for reciprocal tariffs. However, the US government...
Monday 31 March 2025
Taiwan and Japan expand joint research into next-gen compound semiconductors
To strengthen academic exchange and collaboration between Taiwan and Japan, the renowned Japanese research institute RIKEN has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Taiwan's...
Monday 31 March 2025
New leadership, old mandate: CR Micro moves in lockstep with China's chip strategy
China Resources Microelectronics (CR Micro) has appointed He Xiaolong as its new chairman in a rapid leadership reshuffle. According to a regulatory filing cited by East Money...
Monday 31 March 2025
TSMC accelerates 2nm chip production in Southern Taiwan expansion amid US expansion
TSMC held a capacity expansion ceremony for its 2-nanometer chip technology at the Fab 22 facility in Kaohsiung on March 31, 2025, marking a critical step in the company's advanced...
Monday 31 March 2025
Japan injects US$5.4 billion into Rapidus, eyes US$660 million in private funding for 2nm chip rollout
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said on March 31, 2025, it will provide up to JPY802.5 billion (US$5.4 billion) in fresh funding to Rapidus, a domestic startup...
Monday 31 March 2025
Intel undergoes strategic overhaul with new semiconductor-focused board
Intel is executing a significant transformation under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, restructuring its board of directors to prioritize semiconductor-specific expertise in a bid to revitalize...
Monday 31 March 2025
Hanwha Semitech expands HBM production capabilities with orders from SK Hynix
Hanwha Semitech is poised to expand its supply of thermal compression bonding machines (TCB) for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production to SK Hynix.
Monday 31 March 2025
SiCarrier enters the fray: three red flags behind China's new tech champion
As US-China tech tensions escalate, Beijing is doubling down on semiconductor self-reliance—particularly in the strategically vital field of chipmaking equipment.
Monday 31 March 2025
Oracle signs multibillion-dollar deal with AMD for GPU cluster amid AI chip competition
Oracle has contracted AMD to build an AI cluster with 30,000 AMD MI355X computing cards in a multibillion-dollar deal, according to Chairman Larry Ellison during the company's third-quarter...
Monday 31 March 2025
Weekly news roundup: Semiconductor business like DeepSeek may emerge in China; Intel Japan chair defends Gelsinger strategies
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 24 – March 29.
Monday 31 March 2025
India roundup: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's appointment sparks renewed hopes for India
India sees major tech and industry shifts: Intel's OSAT speculation grows, Asus recovers US$161.9M, Netrasemi preps AI SoCs, Samsung faces US$601M tax demand, smartphone and renewable...
Monday 31 March 2025
The Great Tech Reset 2: Tariff wars push global supply chains toward de-globalization
When Donald Trump took office, he pushed hard on using tariffs as a tool to force manufacturers to move their production to the US. His goal was simple: create more jobs for Americ...
Monday 31 March 2025
Leadership void tests Lee Jae-yong's vision for Samsung
The unexpected death of co-CEO Han Jong-Hee has reignited concerns about Samsung's fragmented leadership structure and uncertain long-term direction.
Monday 31 March 2025
The Great Tech Reset 1: the supply chains caught between heaven and earth
US President Donald Trump loves to mention TSMC's US$165 billion investment in the US as a symbol of success. But the real issue isn't whether that investment materializes —...
Saturday 29 March 2025
South Korean semiconductor boom drives massive profit surge for SK Hynix and Samsung in 2024
A recent survey from South Korea reveals a significant boost in the country's top 500 companies' performance in 2024. Operating profits soared by 66% compared to 2023, reaching KRW73...