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Monday 13 October 2025

Commentary: Would splitting semiconductor profits with US leave Taiwan with scraps?

Taiwanese President Ching-te Lai remarked that the US takes 80% of semiconductor profits. While TSMC leads in manufacturing, US firms dominate IC design. The US seeks a balanced production...

Monday 13 October 2025

Amkor increases Arizona investment to US$7 billion, highlights TSMC's impact

Amkor Technology is dramatically expanding its footprint in the US, committing US$7 billion to build its first advanced semiconductor packaging plant in Phoenix. The move, which makes...

Monday 13 October 2025

China's rare earth export ban broadens; US vows strong retaliation

China, on October 9, announced a major expansion of its rare earth export controls, escalating tensions with the US and drawing sharp...

Monday 13 October 2025

Netherlands seizes control of Nexperia, deepening Europe-China tech rift

The Dutch government has taken extraordinary steps to limit Chinese group Wingtech Technology's control over its Dutch subsidiary Nexperia,...

Monday 13 October 2025

Samsung and SK Hynix drive next memory super cycle

AI demand and OpenAI's partnerships with Korean manufacturers are fueling a memory super cycle that could surpass the 2017–2018 period. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have...

Monday 13 October 2025

Weekly news roundup: China pushes DUV breakthroughs, Intel and AMD weigh partnership, Arm CEO reflects on Nvidia's strategic pivot

Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from October 6 to 12, 2025.

Monday 13 October 2025

Phison Electronics posts strong September profits as NAND supply-demand imbalance emerges

Leading NAND controller firm Phison Electronics reported NT$6.515 billion (approx. US$213 million) in consolidated revenue for September 2025, marking a nearly 10% month-over-month...

Monday 13 October 2025

MPI acquires Germany's ATV to expand precision measurement services in Europe

Semiconductor probe card and test equipment maker MPI has approved an overseas acquisition plan to invest EUR14 million (US$16.3 million) to acquire 100% ownership of German semiconductor...

Monday 13 October 2025

India roundup: AI firms accelerate R&D expansion in India

Anthropic and Graphcore plan to tap Indian talents and huge market potential by expanding local presence as Nvidia and OpenAI have shown interest in the country.

Saturday 11 October 2025

Tainan pitches semiconductor heartland to Nvidia for Taiwan HQ

Nvidia's investment plans in Taipei City have encountered changes. Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has been conducting a nationwide land inventory, while Tainan City...

Saturday 11 October 2025

Samsung to join Nvidia supply chain with HBM3E for GB300, shaking up market dynamics

Nvidia has reportedly confirmed it will use Samsung Electronics' fifth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM3E) in its latest AI accelerator, the GB300. Additionally, Samsung plans...

Saturday 11 October 2025

Nemstek targets semiconductor market growth with listing planned for November

Nemstek, a leading plasma equipment manufacturer, has intensified its focus on semiconductor, ABF substrate, PCB, and new energy environmental applications in recent years, steadily...

Saturday 11 October 2025

Trump's 100% tariff on China jolts global chip supply chain

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced sweeping new trade measures against China, including a 100% tariff on Chinese imports and...

Saturday 11 October 2025

Intel's Arizona Fab 52 begins production in major advance for US-based chip manufacturing

Intel officially announced on October 9 (Taipei time) the beginning of mass production at Fab 52, its latest wafer plant. The new fab, located in Chandler, Arizona, marks a significant...

Saturday 11 October 2025

Intel showcases 18A process at Fab 52 in Arizona

Intel unveiled its new Fab 52 and next-gen 18A process technology during the Intel Technology Tour held in late September 2025. Held at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona,...

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