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Wednesday 21 January 2026
TSMC capacity crunch signals opportunity for Samsung's advanced nodes

The explosive demand for AI chips has created a rare production bottleneck for TSMC's advanced 3nm process, with capacity fully booked...

Wednesday 21 January 2026
AI servers and chips push Taiwan December exports to record highs
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) reported on January 20, 2026, that strong demand for IC manufacturing and AI servers propelled export orders to new heights in December...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Samsung reportedly exploring ASMPT for TCB supply
Samsung Electronics is reportedly diversifying its supply chain for thermal compression bonders (TCB), a critical tool in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production, by engaging Singapore-based...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Excellence Opto expands in Mexico to boost auto electronics

As the global automotive market shows signs of recovery in 2026, Excellence Opto has completed a corporate restructuring and opened a...

Wednesday 21 January 2026
US tariff easing slows supply chain shift to Southeast Asia
The US has finalized reciprocal tariffs with several countries, but supply chain sources say customer attitudes toward relocation vary. While server supply chains moving to North America...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Vietnam begins construction of first domestic semiconductor plant
Vietnam has officially begun construction of its first homegrown semiconductor chip manufacturing facility, marking a significant step in the country's plans to develop a domestic...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Asia Optical bets on humanoid robots as its next growth engine

Asia Optical is positioning itself for what its chairman believes could be the next major consumer technology wave: humanoid robots. I-Jen...

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Thailand emerges as ASEAN PCB hub with Zhen Ding Tech's US$2.1B investment
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) recently approved a major investment plan led by Zhen Ding Tech (ZDT), the world's largest printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, in partnership...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Nvidia challenges Apple's longtime TSMC priority

Apple is losing the preferential access it held for more than a decade at TSMC as surging demand for AI chips shifts the balance of power...

Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's semiconductor equipment leaders push HBM autonomy as US tightens restrictions
US export restrictions on advanced semiconductor equipment to China have become the biggest obstacle to China's domestic production of high-bandwidth memory (HBM). It has been reported...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Behind trade barriers, Detroit risks falling behind
The opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this year offered a revealing portrait of an industry caught at the intersection of political crosscurrents and...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Samsung foundry utilization reportedly nears 60% as losses narrow
Samsung Electronics' foundry business is showing signs of a gradual recovery, with fab utilization expected to average in the low-60% range in the first half of 2026, up from the 50%...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Samsung reportedly to test EUV tools at Taylor fab in March
Samsung Electronics will reportedly begin test operations of extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment at its Taylor, Texas, fabrication plant in March, ahead of full operations planned...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Micron's DRAM licensing to Powerchip reshapes DDR4 supply
After more than two months of negotiations, Micron has signed an exclusive letter of intent (LOI) with Powerchip, agreeing to acquire the latter's 12-inch wafer fab (P5) in Tongluo,...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Foxconn deepened its manufacturing presence in China with new joint venture
Foxconn has established a joint venture, Henan Hongchuang Technology, in Zhengzhou, China, to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resilience, with production set...