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Thursday 11 December 2025
India's state-run chip fab upgrade puts public-sector model to the test
India's effort to modernize its state-run Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) is shaping up to be one of the most consequential experiments in the country's semiconductor strategy.
Thursday 11 December 2025
EU court cuts Intel antitrust fine to about EUR237 million
Intel has secured a reduction of nearly EUR140 million (approx. US$163.7 million) in its remaining EU antitrust penalty, though the bloc's second-highest court upheld the finding that...
Thursday 11 December 2025
China weighs Nvidia's H200 amid US export shift and supply constraints
The US government's decision to allow Nvidia to export its H200 AI chips to China has reopened a major channel for American semiconductor revenue, but whether Beijing will embrace...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Wingtech seeks talks with Nexperia custodians as governance standoff deepens
Wingtech Technology has invited the court-appointed custodians of Nexperia for talks, marking the latest move in a protracted governance battle that has disrupted semiconductor supplies...
Thursday 11 December 2025
MediaTek reports November revenue decline but maintains positive annual growth outlook
Taiwanese IC design company MediaTek announced its revenue for November 2025 at NT$46.896 billion (approx. US$1.51 billion), reflecting a 9.86% decrease from October but a 3.65% increase...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Commentary: China's PCB edge survives G2 decoupling
As the US–China tech confrontation drags on, discussions consistently return to chips, semiconductors, rare earths, and tariffs. Despite accelerating supply-chain decoupling...
Thursday 11 December 2025
SK Hynix reaps largest benefits from H200 export approval
US President Donald Trump has allowed Nvidia's H200 chips to be exported to China, benefiting Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. iNews24 and IT Chosun reported that...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Qualcomm acquires Ventana Micro Systems to strengthen RISC-V CPU capabilities
Qualcomm has acquired Ventana Micro Systems Inc., a move aimed at bolstering its capabilities in the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) and custom CPU development. The acquisition...
Thursday 11 December 2025
UMC prepares for a leadership change as veteran chiefs phase out
Following several executives' retirements at TSMC and the company's succession planning, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has initiated a leadership transition plan. TS Wu,...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Synopsys confronts a split China market as it pivots to next-gen IP and Nvidia-led AI design
Synopsys is confronting intensified geopolitical and competitive pressure in China while affirming its long-term IP roadmap and deepening ties with Nvidia. The company outlined how...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Synopsys’ 4Q revenue jumps as fiscal 2026 guidance comes in strong
Synopsys reported solid revenue growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, with sales surging nearly 38% year over year, while issuing an upbeat outlook for the first quarter...
Thursday 11 December 2025
US reportedly reviews TSMC-made Nvidia H200 shipments, weighs 25% duty
US regulators have introduced a new inspection protocol for Nvidia's H200 accelerators destined for China, requiring chips manufactured by TSMC to be shipped to the US for national...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Canon and DNP push 1.4nm nanoimprint tech, target 2027 production
Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) said it has developed a nanoimprint template capable of producing 1.4nm chips using only one-tenth of the power required by extreme ultraviolet lithography...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Ta Liang PCB and advanced packaging orders surge, equipment lead times hit 6 months
PCB and semiconductor equipment manufacturer Ta Liang Technology reported a surge in orders as AI chip and AI server demand solidifies. Customers have been investing to expand capacity,...
Thursday 11 December 2025
UMC launches new Tainan plant to convert chip waste into valuable materials

United Microelectronics (UMC) has opened an NT$1.8 billion (approx. US$58 million) circular economy center at its Tainan campus, launching...