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Friday 29 August 2025
Lutnick to TSMC: no free ride on Biden's US$6.5B chip grant
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in a CNBC Squawk Box interview on the 26th that one of his first actions after taking office...
Thursday 28 August 2025
US weighs equity stakes in chipmakers under CHIPS Act, but Nvidia off the table
The Trump administration's move to take a 10% stake in Intel has intensified debate over whether CHIPS and Science Act subsidies could be linked to equity ownership, fueling concerns...
Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea emerges as drone industry contender amid de-China trends
As geopolitical factors and the demand for technological sovereignty shake up the global drone industry, South Korean drone companies are now emerging as alternatives to Chinese manufacturers,...
Thursday 28 August 2025
India turns US 50% tariff blow into reform push under Modi's leadership
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil and defense equipment. The move is expected to hit India's IT and electronics...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Samsung is reportedly considering a stake in Intel to boost chip packaging and challenge TSMC

Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering a strategic investment in Intel to strengthen its foundry business, according to South...

Wednesday 27 August 2025
BYD to open first Malaysian electric vehicle assembly plant in Tanjong Malim
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto plans to establish its inaugural assembly plant in Malaysia, situated in Tanjong Malim, Perak. The facility is slated to begin operations...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Commentary: Trump eyes TSMC's Arizona fab as leverage to lift Intel and 'Made in America' drive
Since August 11, 2025, when Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, and following the White House confirmation on August 22 that it would subsidize...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Japan PM expected to announce US$68 billion investment target in India at upcoming summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to announce a plan to invest JPY10 trillion (approximately US$68 billion) in India over the next decade during a summit with Indian Prime...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Samsung-Nvidia CEO embrace hints at HBM4 deal amid Seoul's U$150B US pledge
At the KORUS Business Roundtable held after the South Korea-US summit, key political and business figures from both countries gathered to lay the groundwork for a technology alliance,...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Taiwan govt warns industry ties to Chinese supply chain risk US scrutiny
Under strict US containment policies, many Taiwanese companies engaged in business with the US opt to remain silent about their relationships and procurement activities with Chinese...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
US govt stake may expose Intel to foreign and industrial challenges: filing
Intel Corporation has entered an agreement with the US Government, including accelerated Direct Funding Agreement payments and Secure Enclave funding. The deal involves issuing over...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Taiwan to keep advanced chip tech domestically, sounds alarm on U.S. tariff plans

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai says the government and industry are united in their commitment to keep the country's most advanced semiconductor...

Tuesday 26 August 2025
TSMC reportedly drops Chinese equipment from 2nm fabs amid US pressure
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has decided to operate its upcoming 2nm wafer fabs entirely without Chinese-made equipment. The new lines are scheduled to begin operations...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Malaysia advances IC design ambitions with launch of MARS1000 edge AI chip
Malaysia has launched its first locally designed edge AI processor, the MARS1000, developed by SkyeChip Sdn Bhd. Unveiled at the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association Merdeka...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Commentary: Trump blames Taiwan for Intel’s woes, but data points to missteps at home
US President Donald Trump has once again drawn Taiwan into America's semiconductor debate, linking Intel Corporation's decline directly to the island in recent White House speeches...