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Thursday 13 March 2025
QLC era to arrive early; overall memory prices set to rise in 3Q25
AI development has become the key growth driver for NAND flash storage applications, leading to a significant surge in computing power and "storage capacity." According to Tai Wei,...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Wiwynn's capex soars threefold amid record revenue, eyes Texas hub amid tariff shifts
Wiwynn, a leading server manufacturer, has expressed an optimistic outlook for its 2025 operations, a perspective bolstered by robust growth not only in AI servers but also in non-AI...
Thursday 13 March 2025
NAND supply to fall short in 2H25, says Kioxia
Despite the relatively stagnant demand for mobile phones and PCs in the first half of 2025, Kioxia, the leader in NAND flash, anticipates that overall NAND shipments in 2025 will...
Thursday 13 March 2025
ASE, Ainos leverage AI-driven gas analytics to revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing
ASE Technology Holding, a global leader in semiconductor packaging and testing, is partnering with Ainos to integrate AI-powered scent digitization into semiconductor manufacturing...
Thursday 13 March 2025
'TSMC US expansion extends Taiwan strength, not exodus', NSTC chief reassure
TSMC plans to pour an additional US$100 billion into its US operations, lifting its total investment to US$165 billion. The move underscores the chip giant's deepening ties with Washington...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Infineon leverages power architecture shift amid AI-driven data center boom
Infineon Technologies is positioning itself at the forefront of a shift in server power architecture, driven by the rapid adoption of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) designs. As...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Samsung pins foundry revival hopes on 4nm
Samsung Electronics is ramping up its advanced foundry push, targeting mass production of its fourth-generation 4nm process (SF4X) by late 2024. Designed specifically for high-performance...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Biren secures pre-IPO funding as valuation tops US$2.1B, backed by Shanghai AI Industry Fund
On March 11, Shanghai Guotou Pioneer Fund announced via its official WeChat account that its AI industry fund led a fresh investment round in Biren Technology (Biren), one of China's...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Arizona Gov. Hobbs confirms 'close friends' dinner on Taiwan semiconductor visit
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to lead a delegation to Taiwan on March 17, 2025, to learn more about local semiconductor development. Industry sources claim that Y. L....
Thursday 13 March 2025
Analysis: Intel bets on Lip-Bu Tan to unite a fractured semiconductor giant
Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its next CEO following his resignation from the board in 2024 due to dissatisfaction with the company's organizational structure. This decision comes...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as CEO to drive turnaround
Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, a seasoned semiconductor industry leader, as its new chief executive officer, effective March 18. Tan, who previously served on Intel's board until...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Taiwan science parks see record sales in 2024 despite weak results for communications sector
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has disclosed the combined output of Taiwan's three major science parks reached NT$4.76 trillion (US$144.42 billion) in 2024, setting...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Samsung's China revenue surges 54% on Trump tariffs-driven chip stockpile rush
Samsung Electronics' revenue from China soared 53.8% in 2024 to KRW64.9 trillion (US$448 billion), driven by concerns over potential tariffs under President Donald Trump's administration...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Trump card: Did US pressure sink Samsung's Baidu 2nm chip deal?
Samsung Electronics' potential collaboration with Baidu on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips may have been disrupted due to increased US pressure on China, according to...
Thursday 13 March 2025
US tightens semiconductor export controls, raising challenges for Taiwanese firms
The US is ramping up export controls on sensitive technologies and high-tech products, posing new challenges for global semiconductor supply chains. As part of these stricter measures,...