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Tuesday 28 October 2025
Winbond boosts memory production capex over fivefold amid tight supply
Taiwan-based memory manufacturer Winbond Electronics Corp. has approved a capex budget of NT$35.509 billion (US$1.16 billion) to restructure its memory production capacity in response...
Tuesday 28 October 2025
TSMC breaks ground on second Kumamoto chip plant, expanding Japan footprint

TSMC's Japanese subsidiary, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), officially signed an agreement with the local government...

Thursday 23 October 2025
China's YMTC aims for fully local chip production, but can it deliver?
China's memory chipmaker YMTC has unveiled plans for its Phase III fab with a registered capital of CNY20.72 billion (approx. US$2.91 billion). Market sources say the project targets...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
PSMC narrows loss despite memory market tightness and cautious IT demand
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (PSMC) reported a reduced net loss in the third quarter of 2025, driven by stronger memory product shipments, improved gross margins,...
Monday 20 October 2025
Silan Microelectronics to build US$2.8B analog IC plant in Xiamen

Silan Microelectronics has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Xiamen Municipal Government and Haicang District Government...

Monday 20 October 2025
Micron skips a node? Weighing big bet on 9nm DRAM and US$100B fab future
Micron Technology is accelerating its sub-10nm DRAM roadmap as competition with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix heats up. According to industry sources, the US chipmaker is weighing...
Friday 17 October 2025
Taiwan suppliers pivot to Micron amid TSMC Kumamoto delays
TSMC's ambitious plan for a second wafer fab in Kumamoto, Japan, is facing significant delays, leaving a cluster of Taiwanese suppliers in limbo and forcing them to seek alternative...
Friday 17 October 2025
Tesla's South Korea move points to deepening semiconductor alliance with Samsung
Tesla is reportedly expanding its semiconductor operations in South Korea with a new organization in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, the same city that houses Samsung's wafer fabrication...
Friday 17 October 2025
GlobalWafers launches Fab300 in Italy, boosting Europe's semiconductor autonomy
GlobalWafers announced on October 16 that its new 12-inch wafer fab, Fab300, in Novara, Italy, has officially begun operations. This marks a significant step in the company's global...
Thursday 16 October 2025
TSMC's gross margin hits 60% in 4Q25 as N2 process set for rapid growth in 2026
TSMC delivered a robust forecast on October 16, projecting its gross margin would climb back to 60% in the fourth quarter and raising its full-year revenue outlook. During an earnings...
Saturday 11 October 2025
Intel's Arizona Fab 52 begins production in major advance for US-based chip manufacturing
Intel officially announced on October 9 (Taipei time) the beginning of mass production at Fab 52, its latest wafer plant. The new fab, located in Chandler, Arizona, marks a significant...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Semicon West relocation doubles attendance as US chip investment surges
The annual SEMICON West relocated for the first time to Phoenix in 2025, the new hub of US chip manufacturing. Compared to previous years, the event saw a 45% increase in exhibitors,...
Monday 6 October 2025
Amkor breaks ground on Arizona packaging facility near TSMC
US-based semiconductor packaging and test services provider Amkor Technology announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on October 6, 2025, to officially begin construction...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Five major pressures plaguing TSMC as US government pushes for 50-50 production split
The Trump administration pushed for a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing between the US and Taiwan, pressuring TSMC to expand US production. This raises costs and risks for Taiwan's...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
GlobalFoundries opens Beijing office, doubles down on localizing production for China market
US-based foundry GlobalFoundries (GF) has faced numerous challenges in its China strategy, from halting investment in a 12-inch fab in Chengdu to shifting toward mature process partnerships...