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Friday 21 February 2025
Ex-Samsung executive sentenced for alleged 18nm DRAM tech leak to CXMT
A former Samsung Electronics senior manager was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined KRW200 million (approx. US$138,820) by a South Korean court for allegedly leaking core...
Friday 21 February 2025
Trump's transactional tactics threaten Taiwan's advanced semiconductor future
There is a growing sense of unease in Taiwan, driven by what is perceived as a transactional approach from US President Donald Trump. Trump's reported interest in acquiring 50% of...
Friday 21 February 2025
Could TSMC's Intel stake tip scales against Samsung?
Reports indicate that TSMC is contemplating acquiring a stake in Intel's foundry business, a development that could significantly impact Samsung Electronics. This speculation arises...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Kioxia unveils 332-layer NAND flash, redefining speed and efficiency
Japanese NAND Flash manufacturer Kioxia unveiled its latest advancement in NAND flash memory technology on February 20, featuring an impressive increase to 332 layers, up from the...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Reversal of trends in the semiconductor industry (1): From vertical integration to value chain deconstruction
Over the past 70 years of semiconductor industry development, there has been a significant shift towards deconstructing the industrial value chain into individual value chain nodes...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Force-MOS projects lower legal costs, stable growth in 2025
Force-MOS Technology, currently involved in litigation with Asus, saw its profitability impacted by substantial legal fees in 2024. According to market analysts, the company needs...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's semiconductor dominance: Strategic asset or economic vulnerability?
As US President Donald Trump continues to make statements about Taiwan's semiconductor industry, concerns are rising that the US might replicate its past tactics of undermining Japan's...
Thursday 20 February 2025
DeepSeek drives demand for Winbond's customized AI memory
The emergence of DeepSeek has demonstrated that edge artificial intelligence (AI) development can proceed without high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs), spurring increased...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on automotive and chip imports have caused 'chaos' among industry leaders
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals starting as early as April 2, with potential increases over time...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Xintec expands investment to boost testing capacity, reshapes strategy for growth
Surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing TSMC to expand its advanced packaging capacity. As a key testing partner, Xintec—a TSMC-affiliated outsourced semiconductor...
Thursday 20 February 2025
MediaTek's profits hold steady, but bonuses shrink—global tech team expansion a key factor
MediaTek has announced its annual February bonus payout, but unlike past years, the 2025 edition has drawn less enthusiasm. While salary adjustments met expectations, many employees...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Retailers hoard RTX 5090, betting on crypto boom revival; Asus, MSI see profits surge
Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 launched on January 30, but demand has far outstripped supply. The limited initial stock, a common trend for high-end Nvidia GPUs, quickly vanished...
Thursday 20 February 2025
DeepSeek R1 sparks surge in China's Nvidia H GPU demand
The Chinese computing power market has experienced significant growth following the debut of DeepSeek R1. According to market sources, the end of the Lunar New Year holidays has increased...
Thursday 20 February 2025
China to tighten grip on rare earth mining for non-state firms
China plans to prohibit non-state companies from mining rare earths, further tightening its control over a strategic sector that has emerged as a battleground in its trade war with...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan AI supply chain gears up for next boom as Nvidia GPU demand surges
The advent of DeepSeek and other factors are contributing to the current shortage of Nvidia's GPUs, as Taiwan's AI industry supply chain is on the brink of entering its third wave...