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Tuesday 18 February 2025
ASE to increase spending in 2025 for expansion, new Malaysia plant reportedly set to open
Global packaging and testing leader ASE Technology Holdings (ASE) expects total capital expenditure (capex) for the year to grow significantly by over 60%, primarily allocated for...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
GM to shutter Shenyang plant as part of China market restructuring
General Motors (GM) is closing its Shenyang manufacturing plant in northeastern China, a move that aligns with its broader restructuring strategy to navigate the shifting competitive...
Monday 17 February 2025
TSMC and Rapidus: Monitoring PFAS emissions and water quality in Japan
After Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) subsidiary JASM's first wafer fab began mass production at the end of 2024, the Kumamoto Prefectural Government initiated...
Monday 17 February 2025
GlobalWafers sees opportunity in new US plant amid trade tensions
Despite ongoing trade tensions and potential changes to chip subsidies under the Trump administration, GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu has confirmed that tariffs have not impacted...
Friday 14 February 2025
JDI exits LCD production, pivots to OLED and advanced packaging with Taiwan partnership
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) announced a major restructuring plan that includes ending LCD production, transitioning to OLED manufacturing through partnerships, and expanding into advanced...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung reportedly to upgrade China NAND production to 286 layers
Samsung Electronics plans to convert part of its 3D NAND production at its Xi'an plant in China to the company's most advanced 286-layer stacked products.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Korean wafer foundry utilization rates rise on China consumption stimulus programs
South Korea's 8-inch wafer foundry DB HiTek reportedly has seen a significant increase in capacity utilization, thanks to demand from China.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Micron reportedly seeks new contractors for India ATMP facility amid delays
Micron Technology has launched the bidding process to secure a construction partner for the second phase of its ATMP project, as the first phase of its Indian ATMP facility faces...
Thursday 13 February 2025
TSMC US board secret talks: Trump floats three options to boost Intel
TSMC's first board of directors meeting in the US on February 12 did not reveal any new fab expansions or high-level personnel adjustments, as previously speculated. Nevertheless,...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Isuzu to build new US assembly plant by 2027
Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors is planning to build a new pickup truck assembly plant in the US by 2027 that will produce electric vehicles (EV) and gas-powered cars.
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Sumco to end silicon wafer production at Miyazaki plant by 2026
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco has announced plans to cease silicon wafer production at its Miyazaki plant in Japan by the end of 2026, as part of its strategy to improve...
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...
Friday 7 February 2025
Toyota's two-pronged US-Sino strategy for EV battery production
Toyota has unveiled plans to accelerate its electrification initiatives in the US and China, according to its latest financial report. The Japanese automaker will begin producing...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Pegatron cuts shareholding of Indian iPhone plant to 40%
Pegatron has disclosed that it has reduced its holding in an Indian subsidiary to 40%, confirming reports saying India's Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% stake in the Taiwanese...
Monday 3 February 2025
Tata reportedly taps Intel veterans for semiconductor expansion
Tata Electronics is strengthening its semiconductor ambitions by recruiting key talent from Intel, as the company prepares to establish India's first wafer fab in decades with an...