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Tuesday 10 December 2024
YMTC denies backdoor listing rumors amid rising industry scrutiny
China-based Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC) has dismissed speculation of a "backdoor listing," issuing a rare public statement on December 9, 2024, to refute rumors connecting...
Monday 9 December 2024
With three consecutive litigation wins against Samsung, who is Netlist?
The US court has ruled that Samsung Electronics (Samsung) must pay US$118 million to American semiconductor company Netlist in a patent infringement lawsuit. This ruling has not only...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Super Micro finds no evidence of fraud; will replace CFO
Super Micro Computer said an independent review of its business found no evidence of misconduct but recommended that the server maker appoint new top financial and legal leadership...
Friday 29 November 2024
Qualcomm-Intel deal speculation fizzles out
Qualcomm is unlikely to pursue any transactions with Intel, a decision that aligns with industry expectations. Sources close to the semiconductor supply chain suggest Qualcomm never...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Tech sector braces as Trump signals new tariff offensive
Trump's anticipated return to the White House could reignite global trade tensions, leaving US trade partners and businesses uncertain about potential new tariff measures. While the...
Friday 15 November 2024
Taiwan's AI Basic Act set for 2025: Four competing versions in play
President Ching-te Lai has pledged to transform Taiwan into an "AI Island," fueling interest in whether Taiwan's inaugural AI Basic Act can win approval from the Executive Yuan and...
Thursday 14 November 2024
TSMC responds to discrimination allegations in US facilities
Recent legal documents reveal that twelve current and former employees from TSMC's California and Arizona facilities have accused the company of racial discrimination in recruitment,...
Friday 8 November 2024
UAlink group challenges Nvidia's NVLink with open AI standard in 1Q25
The Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Consortium has officially become a legal entity, establishing itself to set a new high-speed, low-latency communication standard for AI data center...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Lenovo files preemptive lawsuit against ZTE in UK amid cross-licensing dispute
The patent dispute between Lenovo and ZTE is intensifying. On October 21, Lenovo filed a patent infringement lawsuit against ZTE in the UK High Court. A week later, ZTE responded,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Datang files lawsuit against Unisoc in China
Datang has initiated legal proceedings against Unisoc, seeking damages of CNY680.5 million (approx. US$95.8 million) over the latter's alleged failure to honor a payment agreement...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Arm and Qualcomm's friction give x86 camp an edge
In 2021, Qualcomm acquired Nuvia, which received the Arm licenses in 2019. This acquisition ignited the dispute between Qualcomm and Arm. Industry sources in Taiwan indicate that...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Taiwan launches 3 AI centers for smart healthcare; NTUH director warns of past missteps
Taiwan is spearheading the global effort for smart healthcare with the launch of three specialized AI centers. These centers aim to address key industry challenges, focusing on crucial...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
APCB to cease production in Taiwan; expected to retain 70% of its revenue in 2025
APCB, a PCB manufacturer, has announced plans to close its Taiwan facility and transfer production to its Chinese operations. The decision comes in response to ongoing financial losses...
Friday 20 September 2024
Foreign tech firms bolster patent protections in Taiwan's semiconductor sector amid high-stake legal battles
Foreign companies operating in Taiwan, especially those in the semiconductor industry, have successfully established robust legal protections for their intellectual property. This...
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Rapidus pursues US$690 million loan to achieve 2nm chip production by 2027
Rapidus, aiming to begin mass production of 2-nanometer chips in Japan by 2027, is seeking significant financial support for its trial production and eventual mass production.