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Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands lithium battery export curbs, deepening global supply risks
In just three months, China has implemented two sweeping rounds of export restrictions on its lithium battery supply chain, marking a sharp shift in Beijing's strategy from simple...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Historic memory shortages across DRAM, NAND, SSD, HDD, says Adata chairman
As the memory industry rides the AI boom, cloud service providers (CSPs) are placing orders that upstream memory foundries were unprepared for. Adata's chairman, Simon Chen, confirmed...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Intel's Panther Lake chips enter production, anchoring AI ambitions in the US

Intel has officially launched production at its state-of-the-art Fab 52 facility in Arizona, the company announced on October 9. The...

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Foxconn to expand investment in Tamil Nadu for AI-led advanced manufacturing, says Indian official
Foxconn, the world's largest electronics contract manufacturer, will invest about INR150 billion (approx. US$1.69 billion) in Tamil Nadu to expand its operations and create 14,000...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
YS Tech opens new Taiwan plant to boost AI server cooling capacity
Yen Sun Technology (YS Tech) has completed a new factory in Kaohsiung as it moves to capitalize on the booming demand for AI server cooling systems. The company announced that mass...
Monday 13 October 2025
Google reportedly tests MediaTek modem for Pixel 11, signaling potential break-up with Samsung
Google is reportedly conducting internal tests of MediaTek's modem chips for its upcoming Pixel 11 series, signaling a possible departure from Samsung Electronics' long-standing Exynos...
Monday 13 October 2025
Pegatron's iPhone 17 shipments boost September revenue past NT$100 billion
Pegatron saw its September 2025 revenue rebound, driven by strong shipments of Apple's new iPhone 17 series, reaching NT$114.91 billion (US$3.76 billion), a 74.52% sequential and...
Monday 13 October 2025
Commentary: Would splitting semiconductor profits with US leave Taiwan with scraps?
Taiwanese President Ching-te Lai remarked that the US takes 80% of semiconductor profits. While TSMC leads in manufacturing, US firms dominate IC design. The US seeks a balanced production...
Monday 13 October 2025
Amkor increases Arizona investment to US$7 billion, highlights TSMC's impact
Amkor Technology is dramatically expanding its footprint in the US, committing US$7 billion to build its first advanced semiconductor packaging plant in Phoenix. The move, which makes...
Monday 13 October 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix drive next memory super cycle
AI demand and OpenAI's partnerships with Korean manufacturers are fueling a memory super cycle that could surpass the 2017–2018 period. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have...
Monday 13 October 2025
Weekly news roundup: China pushes DUV breakthroughs, Intel and AMD weigh partnership, Arm CEO reflects on Nvidia's strategic pivot
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from October 6 to 12, 2025.
Saturday 11 October 2025
Intel's Arizona Fab 52 begins production in major advance for US-based chip manufacturing
Intel officially announced on October 9 (Taipei time) the beginning of mass production at Fab 52, its latest wafer plant. The new fab, located in Chandler, Arizona, marks a significant...
Thursday 9 October 2025
TSMC's 3Q25 revenue surpasses high forecast as AI drives advanced process demand
TSMC reported consolidated revenue of NT$330.98 billion (US$10.8 billion) in September 2025, a slight 1.4% decrease from August but a 31.4% increase year-over-year, marking a record...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Foxconn walks away from Nissan factory deal amid stalled talks
Struggling with prolonged financial headwinds, Nissan Motor Co. has announced plans to shutter one of its core production sites, the Oppama plant, by March 2028. Talks to sell the...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Semicon West relocation doubles attendance as US chip investment surges
The annual SEMICON West relocated for the first time to Phoenix in 2025, the new hub of US chip manufacturing. Compared to previous years, the event saw a 45% increase in exhibitors,...