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Thursday 10 April 2025
China’s rare earth export controls threaten South Korean semiconductor supply chains

As the US-China trade war intensifies, China has announced export controls on rare earths, a critical raw material for semiconductor...

Thursday 10 April 2025
China's memory leaders hoard chips as US trade war bites
As the US-China trade war intensifies, Chinese memory module manufacturers are ramping up procurement efforts to secure inventory for at least two to three quarters. Industry insiders...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Google unveils seventh-generation TPU for AI inference era
At the Google Cloud Next '25 conference, the company introduced the seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), Ironwood, designed for AI inference. This chip highlights Google's...
Thursday 10 April 2025
SK Group chairman makes unannounced Taiwan visit, focuses on AI supply chain
After nearly ten months, SK Group chairman Tae-won Choi's private jet landed again in Taiwan, signaling renewed efforts to deepen ties with key players in the AI supply chain. Exclusive...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Innoscience secures US patent victory as China accelerates third-gen semiconductor development
Beijing's push to dominate third-generation semiconductor technology is taking shape along divergent paths, with silicon carbide (SiC) development now accelerating after overcoming...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs dismisses merger rumors between GlobalFoundries and UMC

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs as a tool to disrupt global trade. On April 9, Taiwan's Minister of Economic...

Wednesday 9 April 2025
TSMC declines comment on Huawei chip allegations amid quiet period
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has declined to comment on foreign media reports alleging the company violated US export controls by supplying chips used in Huawei's...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Trump's tariffs ignite widespread concern as TSMC lowers financial forecast
The reciprocal tariffs will take effect on April 9, 2025, with the Trump administration. Currently, there seems to be little chance for other countries to reverse this trend. Although...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
TSMC reportedly under US investigation over Huawei; Taiwan pushes back on speculation
The US Department of Commerce is reportedly investigating TSMC for letting chips enter Huawei's AI products, potentially resulting in a fine as high as US$1 billion. Taiwan's Minister...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Infineon to acquire Marvell's automotive Ethernet unit for US$2.5 billion
Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to acquire Marvell Technology's automotive Ethernet business for US$2.5 billion, aiming to strengthen its automotive microcontroller (MCU) and...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 7: China's ambitious roadmap to semiconductor self-sufficiency
Compared to the wafer fabrication industry, which is highly restricted by equipment limitations, China's IC design sector—based on the opportunities within its domestic market—appears...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
South Korea's semiconductor showdown: SK Hynix dominates with HBM4, Samsung languishes
The semiconductor competition in South Korea is set to intensify in early 2025, with major industry players Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experiencing contrasting trajectories...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
MediaTek unveils Kompanio Ultra, hints at AI PC ambitions
MediaTek has launched its most powerful Chromebook platform to date, the Kompanio Ultra, signaling a significant leap in performance and AI capabilities. Built on TSMC's 3nm process,...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
China's chip equipment makers ascend as tariffs expedite local substitution
As US-China tech tensions intensify and a new round of tariffs looms, Chinese semiconductor equipment makers are capitalizing on a rare growth opportunity. With US President Donald...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Micron reportedly to surcharge US sales amid Trump tariffs
Micron Technology will reportedly add a surcharge to US product sales in response to tariffs implemented during the Trump administration. This move, aimed at offsetting import costs,...