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Thursday 29 May 2025
Currency crunch stalls Nanya PCB, yet cloud and edge AI bets are just getting started

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corporation (Nanya PCB), a top Taiwanese IC substrate maker, cautioned that second-quarter earnings may...

Thursday 29 May 2025
Japan plans major US chip purchases as leverage in tariff talks
In ongoing tariff negotiations between Japan and the US, the Japanese government has proposed purchasing semiconductor products from American manufacturers worth several billion US...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Foxconn taps NTU, KAUST in μ-LED leap for next-gen optical and AI interconnects
With artificial intelligence driving explosive demand for high-speed data transfer, optical communication technologies are advancing in lockstep. Foxconn's Hon Hai Research Institute...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Taiwan to build chip alliance with 'share values' to counter China dumping
President William Lai's initiative for a global democratic semiconductor supply chain represents Taiwan's response and commitment to the restructuring of global supply chains, according...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Flexium charts new growth path with leadership reshuffle, strategic focus on AI and robotics
On May 28, 2025, flexible printed circuit board (PCB) maker Flexium Interconnect held its annual shareholders meeting at its Kaohsiung facility, with chairman Ming-Chih Cheng presiding...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Samsung races to deliver HBM3E memory to Nvidia but faces certification hurdles
In the high-stakes race to supply memory for the next generation of artificial intelligence, Samsung Electronics is under mounting pressure to deliver its 12-layer HBM3E chips to...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
China's AMEC races to build 20+ chipmaking tools in bid to shed US tech ties
As US-China tech decoupling deepens, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC), a top Chinese semiconductor equipment maker, is ramping up efforts to localize its supply chain and...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Hanmi engineers return to SK Hynix after US$30.7 million TCB order resolves dispute
The protracted dispute between Hanmi Semiconductor and SK Hynix regarding the supply of Thermo Compression Bonding (TCB) equipment has reached a resolution, with Hanmi Semiconductor...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Huawei assembles China's Merck: Zhuhai Cornerstone to secure chipmaking materials
Huawei is reportedly supporting Zhuhai Cornerstone Technologies Co. in a strategic effort to localize chipmaking materials and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Founded in 2022,...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Trump threatens new tariffs on iPhones and EU imports, raising tensions with Apple

Fresh off a triumphant Middle East tour, President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions on Thursday with a bold new proposal: imposing...

Wednesday 28 May 2025
Yageo chairman optimistic about 2H25 outlook, reaffirms commitment to Shibaura acquisition
Yageo chairman Pierre Chen has expressed an optimistic outlook for the second half of 2025, despite global uncertainties surrounding tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations. Speaking...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Samsung Foundry breaks through: eyes Sony and AMD orders after securing Nintendo
Samsung Electronics' foundry division is making strides following its successful acquisition of Nintendo's 8nm process orders. The division, led by Jinman Han, is now actively pursuing...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
US chip tariffs pose biggest challenge to American firms; Trump likely to back down
The impending semiconductor chip tariff policy continues to cause concern. The semiconductor supply chain believes that if US President Donald Trump insists on imposing tariffs, it...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
CMMT pursues dual strategy: high-value products and semiconductor expansion
Polarizer manufacturer CMMT held its shareholders meeting on May 27, where chairperson Grace Sung stated that in 2025, the company will continue to strengthen operations in polarizers...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
OmniVision reborn: Will Semiconductor targets Sony, Samsung in CIS showdown
Will Semiconductor, a major player in China's image sensor market, has rebranded as OmniVision Group—a strategic pivot designed to boost global brand visibility and scale international...