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Tuesday 4 February 2025
If Taiwan can't offset Trump's policies, trade and investment may slow
Amid US President Donald Trump's new wave of protectionist policies, Taiwan must reexamine how to deepen its mutually beneficial trade partnership with the US.
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Taiwan firms brace for Trump tariffs
US President Donald Trump's latest tariff strategy comes as a major blow to manufacturers who have already invested in acquiring land for factory construction in Mexico. Given that...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
TSMC on track to expand 2nm, advanced packaging fab capacities
Despite the US's new tariff policy and other macroeconomic circumstances, TSMC is on track to boost its 2nm and advanced packaging fab capabilities in 2025, according to industry...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
AMD instinct MI400 spotted in patches: up to 8 XCDs on dual interposer dies with new Multimedia I/O Die
According to a February 2 report from VideoCardz, AMD is preparing to launch its next-generation Instinct MI400 AI accelerator with a revolutionary architecture. The design...
Monday 3 February 2025
Key memory chip prices revert to 4Q23 levels
The memory market underwent a phase of rest and consolidation just prior to the Lunar New Year holiday. DDR5 has experienced modest price increases in recent months, while other products,...
Monday 3 February 2025
Tariffs 2.0 hits tech: TSMC fast-tracks US expansion amid AI shakeup
The global semiconductor industry is in turmoil, with TSMC facing a rocky start to the year, hit by three major challenges at once. Earthquakes in southern Taiwan could cost billions,...
Monday 3 February 2025
Samsung to launch enhanced HBM3E in 1Q25, doubles supply target
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) plans to release an enhanced version of HBM3E as it works to close the gap with SK Hynix in HBM supply and DRAM development. The company aims to double...
Monday 3 February 2025
TSMC launches carbon deduction subsidy program for suppliers
For the first time, TSMC has launched a carbon reduction subsidy program specifically for first-tier raw material suppliers with factories in Taiwan.
Monday 3 February 2025
TSMC to hold board meeting in US next week to review progress at Arizona site
TSMC will conduct its regular board of directors meeting in the US next week. The progress of the Arizona site construction is expected to be evaluated.
Monday 3 February 2025
Eternal Materials posts profit growth in 2024, targeting semiconductor business with precision equipment
Eternal Materials has revealed that all three of its primary business segments saw profit growth in 2024. Looking ahead to 2025, the company expects to enhance its international market...
Monday 3 February 2025
Cadence aims to strengthen its presence in India's growing data center sector
Cadence Design Systems has said that it recognizes India as a critical hub for innovation and data-driven growth and is committed to deepening its footprint in the region's data center...
Monday 3 February 2025
STMicro's worst year in decades: sales drop, job cuts amid continuous market slump
STMicroelectronics (STMicro) plans to cut 2,000 to 3,000 jobs, approximately 6% of its global workforce, through early retirement programs or natural attrition as it grapples with...
Monday 3 February 2025
China's Tongfu Microelectronics reportedly begins HBM2 trial assembly
According to a report by Nikkei, Tongfu Microelectronics is rumored to have commenced trial production of high bandwidth memory (HBM2). This development follows fellow Chinese...
Monday 3 February 2025
YMTC reportedly begins shipping fifth-generation 3D TLC NAND flash with 294 layers
In a significant advancement for China's semiconductor industry, Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC) has achieved a new milestone with its fifth-generation 3D TLC NAND flash memory...
Monday 3 February 2025
Kaynes Technology confirms OSAT project delay due to regulatory process
India-based EMS player Kaynes Technology has reported robust financial growth in the first three quarters of fiscal 2025 (April 2024 to March 2025). Despite regulatory delays, Kaynes...