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Monday 12 May 2025
Trump's tariffs rattle Southeast Asia: What it means for Taiwan's supply chain strategy
The latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump is shaking up Southeast Asia's manufacturing heartland, dealing a blow to nations that form the backbone of Taiwan's electronics...
Monday 12 May 2025
Weekly news roundup: China unveils 10nm chip tool, Huawei stealth-builds fabs, rare earth prices spike
These are the top-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of May 5 – May 11. From major chipmakers reshaping strategies under geopolitical pressure to rare earth...
Monday 12 May 2025
MA-Tek, iST, and MSScorps report steady April revenue growth, driven by rising semiconductor demand
MA-Tek, iST, and MSScorps all reported steady revenue growth, driven by rising demand for semiconductor testing and new technology services. Each company is expanding capacity, enhancing...
Friday 9 May 2025
Exchange rate and price pressure hit Flexium, resulting in 1Q25 loss
Flexible printed circuit (FPC) manufacturer Flexium Interconnect (Flexium) reported a loss in the first quarter of 2025 due to continued weak demand for smartphones and no significant...
Friday 9 May 2025
Raydium navigates tariff fog with stable 2Q outlook, bolstered by AMOLED and IT demand
Raydium Semiconductor Corporation reported consolidated revenue of NT$5.83 billion (approx. US$191.7 million) for the first quarter of 2025, up 2.4% from the previous quarter but...
Friday 9 May 2025
WT Microelectronics sees minimal impact from US tariffs as semiconductor market rebounds in 2Q25
WT Microelectronics, a Taiwan-based IC distributor, reports that the impact of US tariffs on its operations remains minimal, as most components are exempt from such duties. WT Microelectronics...
Friday 9 May 2025
TSMC sets April revenue record at US$11.55 billion; YTD tops US$33 billion

TSMC, the world's top contract chipmaker, posted consolidated revenue of NT$349.57 billion (approx. US$11.55 billion) in April 2025, up...

Friday 9 May 2025
Japan's Denso, Rohm forge chip alliance targeting EVs and autonomous driving
On May 8, Japanese automotive parts supplier Denso and chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor announced a strategic partnership aimed at deepening collaboration in semiconductor development...
Friday 9 May 2025
Chiplets technology gains ground as global semiconductor giants invest in modular chip future
TSMC, Intel, Samsung Electronics, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are backing the modular semiconductor approach that breaks down system-on-chip (SoC) designs into smaller functional...
Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan and Japan forge strategic semiconductor alliance to bolster global chip supply chain
As global tech competition intensifies, Taiwan and Japan, two semiconductor powerhouses, are deepening ties with the launch of a new strategic alliance. On May 7, the Taiwan-Japan...
Friday 9 May 2025
Innostar targets AI chip testing surge with advanced packaging push
Taiwanese equipment maker Innostar Service is positioning itself to capture growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing chip testing by expanding into semiconductor...
Friday 9 May 2025
As US-China tech decoupling deepens, Chinese firm breaks ground in advanced chip inspection equipment

As tensions escalate between the US and China over semiconductor technology, China has placed domestic innovation in chipmaking tools...

Friday 9 May 2025
Geopolitics fuel hard demand for Taiwan's upstream semiconductor materials
Daxin Materials Corp. will convene its annual general meeting on May 14, with its business report underscoring a key industry transition. While mature semiconductor process nodes...
Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan debates sovereign wealth fund establishment, but lacks consensus
Taiwan has repeatedly discussed establishing a sovereign wealth fund using foreign exchange reserves but lacks social consensus and dedicated legislation. Existing government funds...
Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan unveils new 4-year cybersecurity program to strengthen resilience in AI era
To strengthen Taiwan's cybersecurity resilience, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has unveiled the Seventh National Information and Communication Security Development Program...