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Tuesday 15 July 2025
Tariff forces Taiwan chip suppliers into costly relocation to Arizona
Beyond reciprocal tariffs, a significant impact on the semiconductor industry comes from the US Section 232 tariff review under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, with a decision expected...
Monday 14 July 2025
Next-gen semiconductor push: SK Hynix prepares laser cutting overhaul for ultra-thin wafers

As the semiconductor industry pushes the boundaries of chip performance, manufacturing processes are being forced to adapt. In preparation...

Wednesday 9 July 2025
TSMC's GaN market exit creates opening for Samsung, Asian chip race rage on
TSMC's recent decision to phase out its gallium nitride (GaN) foundry business is sending ripples through the compound semiconductor industry, opening the door for new contenders...
Sunday 6 July 2025
Hitachi targets semiconductor sustainability with AI-driven efficiency push
Hitachi is positioning itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry's sustainability drive, offering AI-powered solutions and renewable energy infrastructure as chipmakers...
Friday 4 July 2025
Malaysia lays quiet groundwork to become regional IC design hub
Malaysia is advancing its integrated circuit (IC) design capabilities through a recent 10-year technology licensing deal worth US$250 million with Arm Holdings, aiming to strengthen...
Thursday 3 July 2025
Exclusive interview: Superb timing on the release of 'A Chip Odyssey'
Unlike semiconductor manufacturing processes, time is never an element that filmmakers can control. Since its release over three weeks ago, the documentary 'A Chip Odyssey' has accumulated...
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Silicon Motion taps MediaTek veteran as SVP
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation has appointed Jeffrey Ju, former co-chief operating officer at MediaTek, as its senior vice president of platform and strategy. The company aims...
Monday 30 June 2025
ASE COO flags potential setback to US$1 trillion semiconductor goal due to US tariffs and currency pressures
As the US enters a new phase of tariff enforcement—with the buffer period on reciprocal tariffs nearing expiration—concerns are growing that the global semiconductor industry's...
Thursday 26 June 2025
ASE’s COO bets on Taiwan’s AI strength, calls TSMC’s U.S. push decisive
Tien Wu, chief operating officer of ASE Technology, said the company has no plans to revise its full-year capital spending despite mounting geopolitical tensions and tariff pressures...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Exclusive: 'A Chip Odyssey' director crafts semiconductor epic
The documentary 'A Chip Odyssey,' which chronicles the development of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, premiered on June 13, 2025. It quickly surpassed NT$5 million (approx. US$169,141)...
Monday 23 June 2025
Chinese graduates seeking semiconductor jobs targeted by scams
Fresh college graduates in China looking to enter the employment force have their hearts set on major players in the semiconductor industry. However, as they rush to submit resumes,...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2): Breaking through bottlenecks to achieve equipment self-reliance and strength
Amid the global shift in technology dynamics, China's semiconductor industry stands at a critical strategic turning point. As the 15th Five-Year Plan approaches, semiconductor equipment—being...
Friday 13 June 2025
SEMI appoints Tien Wu as new Chairman of international board of directors

The SEMI has announced the appointment of Tien Wu, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ASE Group, as the new Chairman of its International...

Friday 13 June 2025
SK Hynix unveils 30-Year DRAM roadmap with Vertical Gate, 3D stack in bid to extend Moore's Law
SK Hynix has unveiled a long-term roadmap for next-generation DRAM technologies, laying out a vision that aims to drive sustainable innovation over the next 30 years as the global...
Friday 6 June 2025
Ensuring precision: Kuehne+Nagel's certified quality logistics for the semiconductor industry
In a world where semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to satellites, their importance is widely acknowledged. While much attention...