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Wednesday 22 January 2025
TSMC leads in 2024 as UMC, VIS, and PSMC face challenges in semiconductor market recovery
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) anticipates wafer shipments will stay flat sequentially in the first quarter of 2025, with wafer ASPs in US dollars decreasing 4-6%.
Tuesday 21 January 2025
IC design houses post mixed 2024 results
In 2024, Taiwan's IC design companies experienced mixed results, marked by uneven growth and setbacks. Performance varied based on the applications they served, with some benefiting...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan high-speed transmission interface chip vendors see growing non-Intel PC market share
The non-Intel sector is eroding Intel's market share in the PC CPU sector. Taiwanese high-speed transmission interface chip providers, like Parade and ASMedia, have emerged as beneficiaries...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Samsung delays 1c DRAM development to 2Q25 amid Nvidia concerns
Samsung Electronics has reportedly delayed the development of its 10nm sixth-generation 1c DRAM to June 2025. Initially slated for completion by late 2024, the timeline has been pushed...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
US chip restrictions disrupt Samsung's plan to gain foothold in China
The Biden Administration's last few regulatory measures to restrict advanced semiconductor foundry products from reaching China could disrupt Samsung Electronics' efforts to strengthen...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan legislative budget cuts threaten tech supply chain stability
With just two days remaining before the Legislative Yuan's 11th session adjourns on January 21, 2025, tensions are mounting over the central government's budget vote showdown. The...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
CG Power receives government subsidy to build OSAT facility in India
CG Power and Industrial Solutions signed a fiscal support agreement with the India Semiconductor Mission as India strives to become a global semiconductor hub.
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Poland is now under US sanctions, cut off from advanced tech
Poland's aspirations to become a European AI leader have hit a significant roadblock following new US export controls on advanced technology. According to the Polish Press Agency...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan memory makers struggle to boost profitability as process upgrade race intensifies
The memory industry experienced fluctuations in its performance in 2024. In the first half of 2024, the three largest international DRAM manufacturers were able to convert losses...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
French AI firms warn Europe to reduce reliance on the US
Europe has developed its response to the Biden administration's new strategy aimed at restricting China's access to artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Tuesday 21 January 2025
China's economic and competitive landscape hinders recovery of Taiwan's MCU Industry
Despite the Chinese government's series of measures to revitalize the economy, the overall effect has been inadequate. Domestic Chinese MCU producers also present a stiff challenge...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Southern Taiwan earthquake: TSMC operations unaffected, impact assessment ongoing
At 12:17 a.m. on January 21, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Dapu Township in Chiayi County, Taiwan, with a peak intensity of level 6 (lower). The tremor also reached intensity...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Understanding the AI diffusion rule left by Biden: Nvidia's pushback and European concerns
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, conducted a whirlwind visit to Taiwan last week. Departing from its previous low-profile stance, Nvidia has taken a bold approach this time, criticizing...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Southern Taiwan Earthquake Disrupts Semiconductor Production: Half-Day Output Loss Expected
In the early hours of January 21, a powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Chiayi, Taiwan, forcing leading semiconductor manufacturers—TSMC, UMC, and Innolux—to implement...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Nvidia, MediaTek unite to advance AI PCs; major launch expected in September 2025
Nvidia's partnership with MediaTek is generating significant buzz in the semiconductor industry, attracting keen interest from analysts and stakeholders alike. The collaboration aims...