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Thursday 26 March 2026
China captures global machine tool market share from Taiwan as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts exports
Tongtai Machine & Tool's chairman warned that shifts caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and China's industrial growth have global implications for supply chains and industrial sourcing,...
Thursday 26 March 2026
SEMICON China opens with focus on AI chips and advanced packaging
SEMICON China 2026 opened on March 25 in Shanghai, as the global semiconductor industry enters a new expansion cycle fueled by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Denso proposes acquisition of Rohm to strengthen automotive and power control
Automotive parts giant Denso, closely linked with Toyota Motor, has officially submitted a proposal to acquire shares in Rohm Semiconductor, signaling its clear intent to pursue a...
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Commentary: How Taiwan's chip talent flow is shifting—lessons from SMIC and Terafab
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has launched the "Terafab" 2nm wafer fab project and initiated a global recruitment drive targeting high-level semiconductor talent, including engineers from Taiwan...
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Taiwan Mask poised for advanced packaging growth in 2H26 off semiconductor rebound
Riding a semiconductor industry recovery and AI-driven demand for advanced packaging, Taiwan Mask Corporation (TMC) President Lidon Chen said the company expects significant and substantial...
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Trump administration's 'Pax Silica' fund to strengthen global semiconductor and AI supply chains
The Trump administration set up a US$250 million fund intended to grow out of its "Pax Silica" initiative launched in December 2025, aimed at supporting global supply chains for semiconductors,...
Monday 23 March 2026
India roundup: India eyes key hub for semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing

India is rapidly positioning itself as a strategic hub for semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced...

Friday 20 March 2026
Malaysia chipmakers monitor helium supply risks as Middle East tensions weigh Qatar output
Malaysia's semiconductor industry is closely monitoring helium supply risks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, though companies have not yet reported operational disrupti...
Friday 20 March 2026
Samsung plans over KRW110 trillion investment in AI semiconductor facilities and R&D for 2026
Samsung Electronics announced it will invest more than KRW110 trillion (approx. US$73.4 billion) in facilities and R&D by 2026 to secure a leading position in the AI semiconductor...
Friday 20 March 2026
Commentary: Taiwan's display panel makers are quietly becoming chip companies
Taiwan built its technology identity on two pillars: semiconductors and display panels. One has thrived. The other is reinventing itself.
Thursday 19 March 2026
China curbs, Middle East tensions drive surge in chip material risks from gallium to helium

Global semiconductor supply chains are facing rising pressure as Middle East geopolitical tensions and China's tightening export controls...

Thursday 19 March 2026
AI and memory drive semiconductor output to surpass US$1 trillion in 2026
The global surge in AI demand and tightening memory supply have pushed prices higher, propelling the semiconductor industry into a new growth cycle. Global chief marketing officer...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Hormuz blockade triggers domino effect across semiconductor supply chain
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated from a regional shipping disruption into a systemic threat to the global semiconductor industry. Initial market fears centered...
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains, Taiwan materials maker flags rare force majeure notices

Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) is accelerating its transformation into AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, and optical films,...

Monday 16 March 2026
India's 2026 budget targets semiconductor supply chain with five-year tax exemptions and near-zero import duties
India's Union Budget 2026 has introduced a comprehensive set of tax exemptions and duty-free incentives aimed at securing a larger share of the global technology supply chain, though...