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Monday 10 March 2025
Beyond TSMC: Do chip veterans bring transformation or just prestige?
Memory giant Micron recently announced that former TSMC Chairman Mark Liu has joined its board. Micron views this move as a strategic effort to boost its competitive position against...
Monday 10 March 2025
Intel's struggles: TSMC's dominance, Trump's strategy, and the outlook of 'Made in America'
The founder of TSMC, Morris Chang, and former Intel CEO Craig Barrett, both seasoned veterans in the semiconductor industry, have weighed in on Intel's foundry business. Chang, in...
Friday 7 March 2025
Between Washington and Taipei, TSMC aims to avert being strapped with Intel rescue
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei recently held a press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House, announcing an additional investment of US$100 billion in the US. Shortly...
Friday 7 March 2025
Trump 2.0 unleashes tariff tactics: bold moves, hidden agendas, and the new world order
As US President Donald Trump marks the first month of his second term in office, the reforms and fiscal austerity measures of Trump 2.0 have exceeded expectations compared to his...
Thursday 6 March 2025
Behind the Scenes: How Mark Liu and Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra Are Forging a New Era in US Chip Strategy
Following his retirement as chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Mark Liu shifted his focus to the United States. The latest announcement by Micron Technology...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Two major challenges for TSMC's US$100 billion US investment and 6 other takeaways
In a historic White House press conference, President Donald Trump joined TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei to announce a monumental US$100 billion investment by TSMC in the United States. The...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Hidden visionary behind China's CMOS image sensor revolution
Fueled by the surging demand for CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) components in intelligent driving systems and consumer electronics, Will Semiconductor (WillSemi), the company behind OmniVision,...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Is Apple's US$500 billion US bet a turning point? Foxconn's strategic moves suggest so
As US tariffs on Mexico and Canada approach implementation after a one-month delay, manufacturers are reassessing US-based production strategies. Apple has pledged a US$500 billion...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
TSMC's calculated waiting game in Trump 2.0 era
Just one month into his presidency, US President Donald Trump has commanded global attention with his rapid-fire initiatives. The impact of his second-term policies has upended traditional...
Friday 21 February 2025
Trump's transactional tactics threaten Taiwan's advanced semiconductor future
There is a growing sense of unease in Taiwan, driven by what is perceived as a transactional approach from US President Donald Trump. Trump's reported interest in acquiring 50% of...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on automotive and chip imports have caused 'chaos' among industry leaders
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals starting as early as April 2, with potential increases over time...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Taiwanese automotive component makers pivot to AI, semiconductors, and healthcare
The rapid rise of AI-driven applications in smart healthcare, semiconductors, and data storage has pushed many Taiwanese companies traditionally focused on automotive components to...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
China shifts strategy on US tech rivalry: industry leaders responds to Xi's call
In Beijing's early spring of 2025, the Chinese government reconvened its first meeting with private enterprises in nearly six years, with technology taking center stage.
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Trump's off-the-cuff comments stoke global tensions, Taiwan moves to secure high-tech sector

US President Donald Trump has increasingly engaged with the media in unscripted exchanges, often deflecting criticism by blaming former...

Tuesday 18 February 2025
Apple pulls plug on Micro LED smartwatch, but industry pushes forward
Apple has scrapped its plans to develop a Micro LED smartwatch in 2024, dealing a blow to the technology's immediate prospects. Yet, the scene at CES 2025 suggests Micro LED remains...