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Monday 2 March 2026
Insight: Memory shortage tightens grip on smartphone market as prices near tipping point
The memory market is no longer just a component story — it is becoming a fault line running through the entire tech industry. As AI infrastructure buildout accelerates, cloud...
Monday 2 March 2026
Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform faces HBM4, cooling, and software hurdles ahead of ramp
Nvidia's next-generation Vera Rubin platform has moved from public unveiling to early customer sampling, with the company projecting a broader production ramp later this year. Both...
Monday 2 March 2026
TSMC bolsters local equipment supply chain with subsidies and five-year rebate program
TSMC is accelerating supplier upgrades and has made growing the share of Taiwan-sourced equipment components a long-term strategic objective. As of February 2026, it had worked with...
Sunday 1 March 2026
Exclusive: Phison shifts to prepayments as NAND prices hike 500%

NAND prices continue to climb, and supply remains tight. NAND controller supplier Phison Electronics has notified customers that it will...

Sunday 1 March 2026
Taiwan's Fitipower eyes stronger year as AI and edge chips gain traction
Fitipower, a Taiwanese driver IC and semiconductor supplier, offered a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026 during its February 25 investor briefing. Chairman Young Lin said the...
Sunday 1 March 2026
Chipmakers pivot to new growth areas as memory shortages weigh on smartphones
Nearly all smartphone brands are facing pressure from severe memory supply constraints. Major Chinese smartphone brands have indicated that their procurement volumes this year will...
Sunday 1 March 2026
Micron opens semiconductor assembly and test facility in India
Micron Technology has inaugurated its first semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, expanding its global manufacturing footprint while supporting India's efforts to strengthen...
Friday 27 February 2026
ASE's Tien Wu: betting on American trust in a divided chip world

In the high-stakes world of global semiconductors, where microscopic precision meets massive geopolitical shifts, Dr. Tien Wu stands as a rare figure:...

Friday 27 February 2026
Taiwan's patent race heats up: TSMC reigns, records tumble
Taiwan's innovation engine ran hot in 2025. The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) announced on February 26, 2026, that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) topped...
Friday 27 February 2026
Yageo sees strong 1Q26 on AI orders; memory shortage yet to hit demand

Yageo CEO David Wang said that although seasonal factors reduced working days from the previous quarter, capacity utilization is expected...

Friday 27 February 2026
TSMC pushes Japanese suppliers to localize electroplating additives in Taiwan
As AI-driven demand continues to lift global semiconductor output, TSMC is accelerating the localization of electroplating additives used in advanced packaging to secure a stable supply...
Friday 27 February 2026
Galaxy S26 splits DRAM 50-50 with Micron as Apple locks in Samsung supply at double price
Samsung Electronics on February 26 unveiled its flagship Galaxy S26 series, but industry attention has quickly shifted to what sits inside: mobile DRAM. According to market sources,...
Friday 27 February 2026
Chart: Five key takeaways from Taiwan's IC design sector's early 2026 revenue surge

Taiwan's IC design landscape is undergoing a massive structural shift. Early 2026 revenue data reveals a dual-track performance: while established...

Friday 27 February 2026
From equipment to talent, Japan moves to anchor India's chip expansion
Japan is planting its flag in India's semiconductor sector — and doing so fast. The market is projected to reach US$110 billion by 2030, and Japanese firms are racing to claim...
Friday 27 February 2026
SambaNova targets Nvidia’s B200 with 5x faster AI inference chip, secures US$350M

AI chip startup SambaNova Systems has introduced its fifth-generation processor, the SN50, positioning it as a direct alternative to Nvidia’s...