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Tuesday 27 May 2025
CXMT to scrap DDR4 in policy-fueled pivot—DDR5 deluge may follow
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's top DRAM supplier, is reportedly preparing to phase out DDR4 products for server and PC use by mid-2026. As the company pivots to DDR5...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Huawei's first HarmonyOS PC with 5nm Kirin X90 chip marks China's major leap in semiconductor self-sufficiency
Huawei recently unveiled its first HarmonyOS-powered computer, a significant milestone in the company's technological evolution. According to a report by China's state-run CCTV,...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
FOCI advances 1.6T optical module validation as LPO and CPO poised to coexist
As data transmission and exchange volumes skyrocket, high-speed connectivity has emerged as a defining trend in the tech landscape. FOCI Fiber Optic Communications, a leading player...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Xiaomi defends XRing O1 SoC as in-house development amid 'Custom Silicon' controversy
A debate has erupted in the tech industry over the origin of Xiaomi's flagship system-on-chip (SoC), the XRing O1, with mounting questions about whether it represents a truly in-house...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Trump 2.0: Boon or bane for Taiwan? January-April trade and output data offers some clues
Despite fresh uncertainty under Trump's second term, Taiwan's technology and trade sectors are showing surprising resilience and even growth. While his unpredictable tariff policies...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Topco rides semiconductor rebound as wafer shipments climb, photoresist demand heats up
Topco Scientific Co. (TSC), a leading supplier of semiconductor and optoelectronics materials, anticipates a gradual rebound in the chip industry through 2025. Chairman Jeffery Pan...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
China reportedly drafts long-term tech self-reliance plan as 'Made in China 2025' nears completion
As China approaches the end of its "Made in China 2025" initiative, Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that Beijing is drafting a comprehensive plan to guide technological...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Malaysia bets on advanced chip design to power US$270 billion semiconductor ambition
Southeast Asian nation pivots from assembly hub to IC design powerhouse amid global supply chain tensions, but faces talent and scaling challenges
Tuesday 27 May 2025
AI chips and CoWoS orders keep HPI’s outlook running hot
Hon. Precision (HPI), a leading IC test equipment manufacturer, is benefiting from robust AI chip demand. In the first quarter of 2025, its after-tax net profit surged to NT$2.568...
Monday 26 May 2025
AI gives small chipmakers a shot at the big leagues
Taiwanese IC design companies made a strong showing at Computex 2025, using the global stage to spotlight cutting-edge technologies developed for AI applications. While tech giants...
Monday 26 May 2025
Shibaura Electronics revises stance on bidding war, withdraws opposition to Yageo's hostile offer
Shibaura Electronics announced on May 21, 2025, a shift in its stance regarding the competing tender offers (TOBs) from Japan's MinebeaMitsumi and Taiwan-based Yageo for its shares...
Monday 26 May 2025
Wolfspeed's collapse threatens SiC market: US$2B Renesas deal in jeopardy
Wolfspeed, the US-based chip component maker, is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy—sending shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry. The news has sparked...
Monday 26 May 2025
Hygon, Sugon unify to cement China's HPC leadership
China's Dawning Information Industry Company (Sugon) and Hygon Information Technology announced plans for a strategic merger on May 25 to consolidate the country's computing power...
Monday 26 May 2025
Xiaomi takes the long road on custom chips as Qualcomm shrugs off the XRing O1
Xiaomi has unveiled its new in-house smartphone processor, the XRing O1, positioning it as a direct competitor to flagship system-on-chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Designed with...
Monday 26 May 2025
Memory chip prices surge as supply constraints offset weak demand
Memory prices have climbed steadily despite sluggish end-user demand, with manufacturers expecting improved operations in the first half of 2025 and price stability through year-end...