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Friday 22 August 2025
China’s AI chip drive eyes 82% autonomy by 2027
China's top provinces are intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductors, setting aggressive targets to boost self-sufficiency in AI and data center chips.
Friday 22 August 2025
Hyundai reportedly deepens push into automotive semiconductors with Samsung, Intel ties

As part of its broader effort to strengthen competitiveness in the next generation of vehicles, Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its...

Friday 22 August 2025
TSMC's gross margin nears 60% as equipment allies shine
TSMC's strong second-quarter results demonstrated resilience amid global challenges, posting a 58.6% gross margin and NT$759.83 billion (US$24.93 billion) revenue in the first half...
Friday 22 August 2025
MinebeaMitsumi holds firm at JPY6,200, refuses to raise bid for Shibaura Electronics after Yageo increases offer
Following Yageo's announcement on August 21, 2025, that it has increased its tender offer bid (TOB) for Shibaura Electronics to JPY6,635 (US$44.64) per share, up from JPY6,200, Japanese...
Friday 22 August 2025
TSMC keeps Japan in focus with 2nd Kumamoto fab set to break ground in 2025
TSMC board member Paul Liu confirmed the chipmaker will break ground on a second fab in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, in 2025 as scheduled, rejecting speculation that Japan's role...
Friday 22 August 2025
Google switches to TSMC for Tensor G5 as Pixel 10 series launches

Google has officially launched its latest lineup of Pixel devices, all powered by the next-generation Tensor G5 chip, built using TSMC's...

Friday 22 August 2025
Nvidia reportedly orders halts H20 chip production amid China market backlash
Nvidia's H20 AI chip, once expected to anchor its sales in China, now faces an uncertain future as reports surface of halted production orders amid Beijing's push for local alternatives...
Friday 22 August 2025
Equity-for-subsidies: Samsung and Seoul fear US govt overreach
The Trump administration is exploring acquiring equity stakes in major semiconductor companies, including Samsung Electronics, following its interest in Intel Corporation. This move,...
Friday 22 August 2025
TSMC considers returning subsidies as US official clarifies no equity stake planned, according to WSJ
The US government has no plans to take equity stakes in major semiconductor companies like TSMC and Micron, despite speculation fueled by recent comments on potential investments...
Friday 22 August 2025
Nvidia CEO's third Taiwan trip in 2025: talk H20, US govt stake and visits TSMC
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made an unannounced visit to TSMC on August 22, arriving at Taipei airport early in the morning by private jet. Huang stated that the purpose of this trip...
Friday 22 August 2025
Nvidia to adopt CoWoP advanced packaging for 2027 AI GPU, reshaping PCB supply chain
Nvidia Corporation is set to implement a new advanced packaging technology called Chip-on-Wafer-on-Platform PCB (CoWoP) for its next-generation GR150 AI GPU, expected to launch in...
Friday 22 August 2025
Yageo raises Shibaura offer again, challenging MinebeaMitsumi
Taiwan-based passive components giant Yageo announced it has increased its tender offer price for Japan's negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor manufacturer Shibaura Electronics...
Friday 22 August 2025
Nvidia's HBM supply chain to undergo major reshuffle in 2026
The high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply landscape for Nvidia is expected to experience significant changes in 2026. Currently, about 90% of Nvidia's HBM is supplied by SK Hynix, but...
Friday 22 August 2025
Samsung boosts 2nm chip competitiveness with Hyper Cell tech
Samsung Electronics' foundry business plans to leverage its Hyper Cell technology to maintain its competitiveness in the 2nm semiconductor process. By adopting a more flexible chip...
Friday 22 August 2025
ITC ruling against BOE opens door for South Korea, Taiwan's Novatek under pressure
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a preliminary ruling against China's BOE, banning its OLED panels from the US market for nearly 15 years. The decision opens...