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Tuesday 11 February 2025
Chinese AI firms grapple with TSMC's BIS whitelist restrictions
Industry players in China express mounting concerns as TSMC implements stricter controls on advanced chip production for Chinese customers. According to recent reports from Jiwei,...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Amkor forecasts weak 1Q25 on smartphone, auto slowdown amid Vietnam expansion plans
Amkor Technology reported lower-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter of 2024 and projects weaker first-quarter 2025 results, with analysts attributing the downturn to softening...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Recycled plastics industry shifting capacities toward India
With global environmental regulations becoming stricter and trade barriers rising, the recycled plastics industry is experiencing significant changes. The EU's tougher environmental...
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple begins M5 chip mass production with TSMC and key suppliers from Japan, South Korea
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) strengthens its dominance in advanced semiconductor manufacturing as Apple begins mass production of the M5 chip for MacBook and...
Monday 10 February 2025
FineMat's strategic shift, expanding into energy and semiconductor markets
FineMat is working hard to transform its core business and expand into the energy and semiconductor industries, actively developing new products. The company expects its consolidated...
Saturday 8 February 2025
TSMC tightens restrictions on Chinese IC firms in line with US semiconductor controls
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reportedly implemented new shipment restrictions on Chinese IC design firms amid intensifying US-China trade tensions. Effective...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung likely to reduce foundry investments amid competitors' expenditure boost
International foundry players including TSMC, SMIC, and GlobalFoundries (GF) are expected to either maintain or increase their capital expenditure in 2025, focusing on expanding capacity...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung denies claims of boosting its glass substrate supply chain to win AI chip clients
Amid intensifying competition in advanced semiconductor packaging, Samsung Electronics is reportedly taking direct control of glass substrate supply chain development, a critical...
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek may help China achieve semiconductor self-sufficiency
The advent of DeepSeek is expected to promote China's goal of achieving self-sufficiency in semiconductor development, according to sources at semiconductor equipment companies.
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan OSATs benefit from order transfers amid US-China tariff tensions
Following the resumption of US-China trade tensions under President Trump's administration, which imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, along with former President Biden's tiered...
Friday 7 February 2025
Power semiconductor makers face OSAT relocation hurdles
The G2 semiconductor rivalry has intensified following President Donald Trump's return to office. While the power semiconductor industry continues to operate under the IDM model,...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Innolux bets on transformation with five key initiatives for 2025
Innolux is embarking on a comprehensive transformation plan, with General Manager and COO Chu-Hsiang Yang announcing five strategic initiatives for 2025: enhancing operational efficiency...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
APT eyes strong growth in demand for advanced packaging solutions
AblePrint Technology (APT), a supplier of pneumatic and thermal process solutions for semiconductor packaging, has reported significant sales growth in 2024, driven by strong demand...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
China fosters another IC unicorn as BYD fund moves in
As the spring begins for 2025, China's IC industry has seen a major injection of funding. Wuxi SJ Semiconductor has closed a financing agreement worth roughly US$700 million. This...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
TSMC launches 5-year CoWoS expansion; bolsters Nvidia's AI dominance amid DeepSeek challenge
The global political and economic landscape is characterized by volatility; nevertheless, sources within the semiconductor industry suggest that TSMC's expansion strategy for advanced...