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Thursday 20 November 2025
Samsung invests US$1.9B in Austin plant to prep for Apple CIS chip production
Samsung Electronics planned a US$1.9 billion investment to upgrade its wafer foundry in Austin, Texas, aiming to produce Apple's next-generation CIS chips starting late 2026. The...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Samsung's Austin chip plant surges to record 3Q25 profit, exceeding full-year 2024 earnings
Samsung Electronics posted a sharp rebound at its Austin semiconductor plant in the third quarter of 2025. The results signal renewed momentum for the company's US foundry operations...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Nvidia partners with Amkor, SPIL, and Menlo Micro to boost US IC backend capacity
Nvidia has announced key partnerships to expand its supply chain and manufacturing capacity in the US, aiming to meet rising global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Amkor invests US$177M to expand AI chip packaging in South Korea
Amkor, one of the largest US-based outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers, has begun investing over KRW260 billion (approx. US$177 million) in South Korea to...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Arm face investigation in South Korea amid global antitrust scrutiny
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has launched a surprise investigation into Arm Holdings' Seoul office following a complaint by Qualcomm alleging abuse of market dominance...
Thursday 20 November 2025
IC substrate shortage to persist in 2026, AI and memory customers sign long-term contracts
Taiwan's IC substrate makers anticipate a 10-20% supply gap of T-Glass material in 2026, prompting AI and memory customers to pursue long-term contracts to ensure capacity and stabilize...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Malaysia emphasizes regional trade, AI and strong international ties to boost semiconductor and E&E industries
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that strengthening ASEAN trade and investment, while focusing on digital technology and AI, is essential for national success. He highlighted...
Thursday 20 November 2025
A DRAM crunch, MediaTek's hunt in Korea, and a surprise player in China's memory rebound
The global memory market is experiencing a severe shortage, with NAND and DRAM prices skyrocketing. Smartphone, PC, industrial PC, and automotive vendors are racing to secure inventory...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Intel details early development lead of 14A process and Nvidia collaboration at TIMT Conference
At the 2025 RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications (TIMT) Conference on November 18, Intel vice president John Pitzer outlined significant progress...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Rising memory prices put consumer electronics on edge

The recent memory shortage has widespread to affect all products, given that the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) demanded by cloud-based...

Thursday 20 November 2025
Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia is building an AI empire, not just faster chips
Nvidia is doubling down on ecosystem expansion to solidify its position as the go-to platform for AI computing, CEO Jensen Huang said during the company's third-quarter fiscal 2026...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Netherlands pauses Nexperia order after China talks, easing auto-chip strain—but not the hard questions
The Netherlands has suspended its ministerial order under the Goods Availability Act concerning Nexperia, signaling a potential easing of tensions with China. The move carries implications...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Nvidia sees a US$500bn Blackwell–Rubin pipeline through 2026 despite a muted China quarter
Nvidia sees clear visibility to US$500 billion in revenue from its Blackwell and Rubin platforms through the end of 2026, with AI infrastructure demand continuing to outstrip supply...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Nvidia’s 3Q FY26 blowout challenges talk of an AI bubble
Nvidia delivered another quarter of rapid growth in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, with sales jumping 62.49% on soaring AI-related demand. Data center revenue led the performance,...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Pegatron secures new AI server business to deploy GB300 and B200 racks in US data centers
Pegatron has announced a strategic three-party collaboration with AI cloud service provider Together AI and AI digital infrastructure supplier 5C Group to jointly deploy a next-generation...