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Wednesday 3 September 2025
Nittobo to triple T-Glass cloth capacity by 2027
Japanese fiberglass cloth giant Nitto Boseki (Nittobo) announced plans to invest JPY15 billion(US$101.87 million) to expand its production facilities to meet surging demand from...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
GCCS poised for growth in China+1 SiC substrate market
Taiwan's GCCS has become a preferred third-party supplier for global semiconductor and EV giants amid China's SiC substrate price wars. Chairman Chung-Chieh Chang expects long-term...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
TSMC surpasses Intel in US silicon photonics patents as chip industry ramps up initiatives
TSMC has surpassed Intel in the number of US patent applications for silicon photonics (SiPh), a crucial optoelectronic integration technology essential for artificial intelligence...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Nittobo's Fukushima bet shakes up CoWoS supply chain, Taiwan Glass on the line
The global surge in generative AI is driving explosive growth in the AI server market, making advanced CoWoS packaging a crucial battleground for GPU makers and custom chip developers...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Alibaba denies massive Cambricon chip order
Alibaba Group is reportedly making progress in its development and supply strategies for AI chips. There are mixed reports regarding the company’s procurement of computing power...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
South Korea's Nextin lands SK Hynix deal, plans expansion in Japan, US, and Europe
South Korea-based optical wafer inspection equipment manufacturer Nextin has made strides in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) segment, gaining traction after launching its dedicated...
Monday 1 September 2025
Taiwan's Co-tech to halt standard copper foil, double down on AI and 5G specialty demand
Co-tech Development is shifting further into high-performance copper foil for AI servers and 5G networks, confirming it will discontinue standard-grade foil production by early 2026...
Monday 1 September 2025
China's ICT push: embedding AI across smartphones, PCs, and wearables by 2026

The US has tightened controls on China's semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors under the banner of national security...

Monday 1 September 2025
APCB faces pressure after capacity reduction, eyes boost from DDR5, optical modules in 2026
Taiwan-based PCB manufacturer APCB is launching two new products in 2025, following significant capacity downsizing in 2024. However, the company noted that the new QSFP optical module...
Monday 1 September 2025
Swancor Holding trims stake in materials arm to fuel robotics and aerospace push

Swancor Holding will divest part of its stake in Swancor Advanced Materials after a September 1 shareholder vote, a step designed to unlock...

Monday 1 September 2025
TSMC to raise foundry prices by 5-10% across advanced nodes in 2026
TSMC plans to increase foundry prices for its advanced semiconductor processes by approximately 5% to 10% in 2026, according to sources in the IC design industry.
Sunday 31 August 2025
Unmanned boat demand boosts outlook for Taiwan’s leading shipbuilders
Taiwan's 2026 defense budget is set to approach NT$1 trillion amid increases in military spending and heightened defense policies. This will lead to a major boost in maritime and...
Friday 29 August 2025
TSMC to tighten supplier audits, targeting firms with deep China ties ahead of 2nm rollout
Reports of TSMC halting Chinese equipment use and auditing Taiwanese suppliers have raised concern. The company said it does not comment on rumors, stressing its focus on risk management...
Friday 29 August 2025
Nvidia bets big on optical networking with 2026 launch of Quantum-X and Spectrum-X to power AI data centers
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems scale at breakneck speed, the vast flows of data inside GPU clusters are overwhelming traditional interconnect methods. Legacy copper-based...
Friday 29 August 2025
Commentary: Cambricon soars on Nvidia’s China absence, but bubble risks loom
Nvidia projected third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of about US$54 billion, beating market consensus but trailing the most optimistic forecasts of US$60 billion. Crucially, the outlook...