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Thursday 16 January 2025
China's photoresist sector vies for breakthroughs and accelerates localization
China's semiconductor industry has accelerated the localization of photoresists, a crucial manufacturing material, supported by government initiatives, technological advancements,...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Samsung targets Chinese foundry market as TSMC pulls back
With TSMC maintaining caution toward Chinese AI chip clients amid US-China tensions, industry observers suggest Chinese companies may partner with Samsung, which currently faces low...
Thursday 16 January 2025
AMEC 2024: revenue soars 44%, R&D investment jumps 94%, new fab production expected by 2027
On January 14, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) projected 2024 revenue of CNY9.065 billion (US$1.237 billion), reflecting a 44.73% increase compared to the previous year...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China export controls: why Beijing’s long-term leverage is waning
The US-China trade war has evolved into a high-stakes contest over technology and economic supremacy, with export controls emerging as one of Washington's most potent tools. However,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Infineon breaks ground for new backend fab in Thailand
Infineon Technologies has broken ground on a new semiconductor backend production facility in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, strengthening its manufacturing presence.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
AI boom propels IC distributors to record-breaking 2024 revenue
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications has established AI servers and related components as the primary growth drivers for IC distributors. With shipments of AI...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
EU urges Trump to reverse Biden's AI export ban affecting 17 member states
The European Commission (EC) has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration's expansion of export controls on AI chips and large language models (LLMs) to most regions wo...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Indichip Semiconductors and Japan's Yitoa to build SiC fab in southern India
Indichip Semiconductors Ltd, in collaboration with Japan's Yitoa Micro Technology, is set to make a significant leap in India's electronics sector by establishing the nation's first...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Nvidia CEO visits SPIL as first stop in Taiwan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's first stop in Taiwan is confirmed to be Taichung. According to an announcement from ASE Holdings' subsidiary SPIL, on the afternoon of January 16, Huang...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwan scales back 5G satellite project amid technical hurdles, eyes AI and semiconductor leadership
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) held its 13th committee meeting on January 14, 2025, approving a government technology budget request of NT$180 billion (US$5.44...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Biden toughens China curbs with AI order, smart car tech ban
The Biden administration is rolling out measures to bolster US automotive manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) development, as it looks to sharpen curbs on Chinese technology...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Intel to turn venture arm into separate firm with new name
Intel Corp., the once-dominant chipmaker struggling to revive its business and finances, plans to turn its venture capital arm into a separate fund with a new name.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
China SiC makers hit by quality concerns amid 301 probe
Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) substrate manufacturers are facing mounting pressures as quality issues and a looming US trade investigation threaten their market position. Despite...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US chip curbs accelerate China's push in autonomous vehicles and AI robotics
The US's tightened semiconductor restrictions have propelled China's drive for self-sufficiency, spurring advancements in autonomous vehicles, AI robotics, and industrial-grade semiconductors...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Taiwan's tech boom spurs wage growth, outshining global trends
Taiwan's tech industry is experiencing rapid growth, outpacing the capacity of government and educational institutions to train talent that matches the sector's expanding demands...