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Monday 1 September 2025
Taiwan's Co-tech to halt standard copper foil, double down on AI and 5G specialty demand
Co-tech Development is shifting further into high-performance copper foil for AI servers and 5G networks, confirming it will discontinue standard-grade foil production by early 2026...
Monday 1 September 2025
Rapidus 2nm chip matches TSMC's logic density, outpaces Intel in performance

Rapidus is preparing to launch its most advanced chip yet, a 2nm process called "2HP," that could put it nearly on par with TSMC's N2...

Monday 1 September 2025
APCB faces pressure after capacity reduction, eyes boost from DDR5, optical modules in 2026
Taiwan-based PCB manufacturer APCB is launching two new products in 2025, following significant capacity downsizing in 2024. However, the company noted that the new QSFP optical module...
Monday 1 September 2025
Sharp sells Kameyama North Plant to Topia
Sharp Corporation announced on August 29 that it will sell part of its LCD panel factory in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, to automotive parts developer Topia for JPY1.2 billion (approx...
Monday 1 September 2025
DDR4 demand eases at high levels, contract prices climbing through year-end
Memory spot prices surged in the second quarter of 2025 but have since stabilized at high levels. DDR4 supply remains constrained, yet the earlier rush to secure inventory has eased,...
Monday 1 September 2025
Holtek Semiconductor to Participate in Electronica India 2025
Holtek Semiconductor will exhibit at Electronica India 2025, held from September 17 to 19 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As one of South...
Monday 1 September 2025
Amkor revises site plan for Arizona advanced packaging facility
Amkor Technology, Inc. announced on August 28 that it will relocate the planned site of its new advanced semiconductor packaging and test facility in Arizona to the Peoria Innovation...
Monday 1 September 2025
Exclusive: Apple pushes automation, leaving suppliers to foot the bill
Apple is significantly increasing automation efforts within its manufacturing supply chain, primarily in response to the trade war tariffs initiated under US President Donald Trump...
Monday 1 September 2025
TSMC to raise foundry prices by 5-10% across advanced nodes in 2026
TSMC plans to increase foundry prices for its advanced semiconductor processes by approximately 5% to 10% in 2026, according to sources in the IC design industry.
Monday 1 September 2025
Samsung steps up hiring in US as Tesla and Apple orders drive expansion
Samsung Electronics is stepping up hiring for its US semiconductor operations, posting a wave of openings for engineers and process specialists in Austin and Taylor, Texas. The roles,...
Monday 1 September 2025
India roundup: Modi turns US 50% tariff blow into reform push
The US's 50% tariff on India took effect on August 27, dealing a blow to Indian exporters. India's semiconductor push is gaining traction.
Sunday 31 August 2025
Unmanned boat demand boosts outlook for Taiwan’s leading shipbuilders
Taiwan's 2026 defense budget is set to approach NT$1 trillion amid increases in military spending and heightened defense policies. This will lead to a major boost in maritime and...
Friday 29 August 2025
TSMC to tighten supplier audits, targeting firms with deep China ties ahead of 2nm rollout
Reports of TSMC halting Chinese equipment use and auditing Taiwanese suppliers have raised concern. The company said it does not comment on rumors, stressing its focus on risk management...
Friday 29 August 2025
China-based etching powerhouse AMEC posts 44% revenue gain, expands into epitaxy systems
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) reported sharp first-half 2025 revenue growth, driven by robust demand for advanced etching systems used in cutting-edge logic and memory...
Friday 29 August 2025
Tex Year Industries to adjust production across Asia and Americas amid geopolitical pressures
Tex Year Industries is set to optimize its manufacturing operations across Taiwan, Vietnam, the US, and other Asian locations in response to ongoing tariffs and geopolitical challenges...