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Thursday 16 April 2026

ASE Holdings to acquire Innolux Fab 5 for US$460 million

ASE Holdings has secured Innolux's Fab 5, with the company announcing on April 15 that its semiconductor unit's board had approved the...

Thursday 16 April 2026

TSMC capex hits US$56 billion, reshaping global semiconductor supply chain

TSMC's capital expenditure has surged in recent years, with 2026 spending forecasted to reach a record US$52-56 billion and market expectations even suggesting an upward revision to...

Thursday 16 April 2026

ASML raises 2026 revenue guidance as AI-driven chip demand overwhelms supply — and its customers know it

The lithography giant's first quarter earnings call reveals more than a beat-and-raise quarter: it exposes a structural shift in how chipmakers relate to their sole EUV supplier

Thursday 16 April 2026

JSR restarts Taiwan production as TSMC dominates advanced nodes

Japanese photoresist leader JSR officially announced on April 15 the establishment of an advanced planarization process solutions research center in Hukou, Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Thursday 16 April 2026

Spain aims to boost chip design, photonics, and quantum tech influence

The Spanish ICT Association (AMETIC) has been actively promoting Spain's standing in the domestic technology industry. Albert Anglarill, director of AMETIC's Catalonia office, said...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Taiwan equipment makers ride advanced packaging and SiPh wave

Nvidia is accelerating the commercial rollout of silicon photonics (SiPh) technology, marked by the launch of its Rubin Ultra platform and the gradual establishment of co-packaged...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

South Korea's 97.5% reliance on Israeli bromine puts chip supply chain at risk

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are stoking concerns over semiconductor materials supply chains, as key inputs such as helium and bromine face potential disruptions...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

ASML posts solid 1Q26 as AI-driven demand lifts outlook

ASML reported first-quarter 2026 results in line with expectations, signaling continued momentum from surging artificial intelligence (AI) demand and strengthening semiconductor industry...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Southern Taiwan Science Park eyes US$94 billion on AI tailwinds

Riding the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and strong demand for advanced semiconductor processes, the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) posted record-high revenue of NT$2.97 trillion...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Taiwan's AI chip dominance draws the global spotlight and scrutiny

Taiwan has emerged as the world's most consequential node in the AI supply chain — and the world is taking notice. Backed by TSMC's NT$53 trillion (US$1.67 trillion) market capitalization...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

China chip tool imports shift to Southeast Asia as US tightens export controls

China's imports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from Southeast Asia surged in 2025, surpassing direct shipments from the US,...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Samsung tipped to lead global chip profits as AI elevates memory, veteran exec predicts

Yoon-woo Lee, a semiconductor expert and former vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, believes Samsung may become the world's most profitable company by 2027–2028, driven by...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Taiwan races to shore up energy security as US shutters Strait of Hormuz

Following the US decision to block Iranian ports after failed negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan, tensions in the Middle East have escalated. Taiwan's Ministry...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Global semiconductor equipment sales hit record US$135B in 2025 as AI-driven investment surges

Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales reached a record US$135.1 billion in 2025, rising 15% from US$117.1 billion in 2024,...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung begins P4 equipment orders as 1c DRAM investment enters execution

Samsung Electronics has begun procuring semiconductor equipment for its P4 facility in Pyeongtaek, marking the transition of its planned...

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