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Tuesday 14 January 2025
Europe's chip ambitions falter: STMicroelectronics, GF shelve fab plans, turn to China
As US President Joe Biden prepares to leave office on January 20, 2025, concluding a presidency marked by CHIPS Act initiatives to expand US semiconductor manufacturing, Europe's...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
GlobalWafers unit becomes world's first wafer plant running on self-generated green power
GlobalWafers' Danish subsidiary, Topsil, has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy adoption by inaugurating a solar power facility that supplies 100% of its manufacturing...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Rapidus tackles three major challenges; initial production yield target set at 50%
Prior reports indicated that Rapidus is on track to secure orders from Broadcom, with plans to deliver 2nm chip prototypes by June 2025.This positions Rapidus to successfully mass-produce...
Monday 13 January 2025
Malaysia aims to become energy and chip manufacturing hub
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans to leverage the country's geographical advantages and recent foreign investments to position Malaysia as a hub for energy...
Monday 13 January 2025
Advanced process demand propels iST, MA-tek to record 2024 revenue
Driven by rising demand in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced packaging, advanced processes, and automotive electronics, inspection labs specializing in IC materials, including...
Monday 13 January 2025
Wafer and photomask carrier demand drives Gudeng to record 2024 revenue
Gudeng Precision Industrial posted a December revenue of NT$5.85 billion (US$177 million), up 16.6% month on month and 13% year on year, fueled by high demand for wafer carriers and...
Monday 13 January 2025
TSMC ends partnership with Singapore's PowerAIR over potential Huawei supply
TSMC has terminated its partnership with Singapore's PowerAIR amid a probe into possible US export control violations, potentially involving Huawei. This move highlights the challenges...
Monday 13 January 2025
TSMC begins 4nm chip production in Arizona, a first for the US, says Commerce Secretary
In a recent interview with Reuters, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced that TSMC has initiated production of 4nm process technology chips at its Arizona facility...
Monday 13 January 2025
US sanctions accelerate Chinese progress in military-grade SiC
The historical separation of Silicon carbide (SiC) material supply chains between the US and China in the military sector has been completed for years, particularly in applications...
Monday 13 January 2025
Trusval's shift to turnkey services drives 2024 revenue to 8-year high
Trusval Technology posted a December 2024 consolidated revenue of NT$314 million (US$9.53 million), marking a 44.5 percent year-over-year increase. Fourth-quarter revenue totaled...
Monday 13 January 2025
Taiwanese IC testing firms ride AI wave for record revenues in 2024
Taiwanese semiconductor testing solution providers such as MPI, WinWay, and Keystone Microtech achieved record-high revenues in 2024, driven by surging demand for AI and HPC.
Monday 13 January 2025
TSMC poised for record profits in 2024, supercharging Taiwan's chip supply chain
TSMC is set to achieve new revenue and profit records in 2024, driven by strong AI orders, according to industry sources. The pure-play foundry continues to accelerate its advanced...
Monday 13 January 2025
Weekly news roundup: China imposes customs measures in response to US; CXMT begins DDR5 mass production
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of January 6 – January 10.
Monday 13 January 2025
India roundup: India's display fab dream: big potential, bigger challenges
India has hit roadblocks in its efforts to build a local display fab. The country is reportedly considering fresh incentives for electronics manufacturers.
Monday 13 January 2025
Chinese firms avoid US sanctions through legal appeals
Six Chinese companies have recently been removed from the US Department of Defense's (DOD) list of Chinese military companies, providing temporary relief from sanctions. This development...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research