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Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung, SK Hynix pivot to long-term memory deals; Kioxia signals dividend confidence

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly shifting to multi-year memory supply agreements, marking a structural change in how the...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Aspeed and ASMedia propelled to top IC design ranks

Although Taiwanese firms have largely missed the core AI chip development battlefield, a few with critical technological barriers have broken through—most notably Aspeed and...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung P4 fab nears completion, expanding 1c DRAM capacity

Samsung has entered the final phase of equipment investment at its P4 fab in Pyeongtaek, issuing purchase orders (POs) for front-end tools for Phase 2 (Ph2) and Phase 4 (Ph4). According...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung profit jumps on memory rally, chips drive over 90% of earnings

Samsung Electronics posted record first-quarter 2026 results, with more than 90% of earnings tied to its memory business, underscoring the scale of the AI-driven memory upcycle.

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung Foundry launches new 2nm temperature sensor IP to improve chip thermal and area efficiency

Samsung Electronics' foundry division has introduced a new temperature sensor intellectual property (IP) designed to address heat dissipation and area efficiency challenges in advanced...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Helium and tungsten shortages threaten South Korea's semiconductor industry

China's tightening grip on critical mineral exports is sending shockwaves through Asia's semiconductor supply chain. South Korea's chip industry, already on edge over the potential...

Thursday 9 April 2026

China accelerates semiconductor equipment localization; Korean firms eyeing Taiwan as orders slip

In response to US semiconductor sanctions and to accelerate AI industry development, China is aggressively promoting localization in semiconductor manufacturing. While South Korean...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Geopolitics and AI is redrawing the global chip packaging landscape

The AI computing boom is reshaping where semiconductors get packaged. Geopolitical pressure and supply chain diversification are pushing capacity well beyond its traditional strongholds...

Thursday 9 April 2026

French President's visit reportedly links Mistral AI with Samsung for AI memory supply talks

French AI startup Mistral AI recently visited Samsung Electronics' campus to discuss collaboration on AI memory solutions. Industry analysts see this move as part of Mistral AI's push...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Taiwan advances quantum computing with AI collab as key strategy

The Taiwanese government has launched the second phase of its quantum research subsidy program, with the National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC) set to build an HPQC...

Thursday 9 April 2026

AI EXPO Taiwan 2026 Sets New Global Benchmark

AI EXPO Taiwan 2026, the premier annual technology event in Asia, concluded with record-breaking success at the Taipei Expo Dome. Organized by DIGITIMES in collaboration...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Europe's battery ambitions shrink as costs and China's dominance loom

Driven by the rapid shift toward automotive electronics and electrification, Europe moved earlier than the United States to localize lithium...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Taiwan's Zhen Ding projects AI-driven surge as next-gen platforms hit production

Looking ahead, Taiwan's printed circuit board giant Zhen Ding Technology expects a strong growth trajectory beginning in the second quarter,...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Microsoft and Google on long-term AI memory deals

After Samsung Electronics moved to secure long-term memory supply agreements with major technology companies, rival SK Hynix is now pursuing similar deals with leading artificial intelligence...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Taiwan warns of Beijing's covert push to poach AI and chip talent

According to the latest report submitted by Taiwan's National Security Bureau to the Legislative Yuan, China is increasingly targeting...

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