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Thursday 20 November 2025
Silver prices spike, but King Core holds off on hikes as Japan-Europe orders strengthen into 2026

King Core Electronics said it is watching the passive-component industry's price-hike discussions as silver costs soar, acknowledging that...

Thursday 20 November 2025
Ligitek Electronics to invest in silicon photonics in cleanroom facilities with government support
Taiwan-based LED manufacturer Ligitek Electronics announced plans to enter the silicon photonics (SiPh) sector, investing tens of millions of New Taiwan dollars in cleanroom equipment...
Thursday 20 November 2025
TSMC leak highlights risks of losing teams, says Pegatron chair
Recent reports of former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) senior vice president Wei-jen Lo returning to Intel amid a 2-nanometer process leak have sparked industry...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Samsung regains DRAM leadership from DDR5 surge
In observing surging DDR5 prices, securities analysts predict that DDR5 profits in 2026 could surpass those of HBM. According to Newsis, Samsung Electronics raised contract...
Thursday 20 November 2025
ASML expands into advanced CoWoS packaging with new I-line system
Kuan-Cheng Hsu, ASML's Taiwan and Southeast Asia customer marketing head, highlighted that AI-driven semiconductor demand is entering its strongest growth cycle ever, accelerating...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Pegatron's T.H. Tung says memory price surge will not directly impact downstream foundries
Concerns over consumer electronics demand are increasing because of the memory price surge. Analysts warn that this could hurt the profits of downstream foundries. However, Pegatron...
Thursday 20 November 2025
US approves advanced chips for Saudi Arabia to foster global AI hub
After months of negotiations, the US has approved the export of up to 70,000 advanced AI chips to Emirati firm G42 and Saudi Arabia's Humain, marking a major milestone for both Gulf...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Taiwan vows to protect TSMC 2nm technology from possible leak
The appointment of former TSMC SVP of Corporate Strategy and Development Wei-Jen Lo to a senior position at Intel has raised concerns among legislators over potential trade secret...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Samsung invests US$1.9B in Austin plant to prep for Apple CIS chip production
Samsung Electronics planned a US$1.9 billion investment to upgrade its wafer foundry in Austin, Texas, aiming to produce Apple's next-generation CIS chips starting late 2026. The Austin...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Samsung's Austin chip plant surges to record 3Q25 profit, exceeding full-year 2024 earnings
Samsung Electronics posted a sharp rebound at its Austin semiconductor plant in the third quarter of 2025. The results signal renewed momentum for the company's US foundry operations...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Nvidia partners with Amkor, SPIL, and Menlo Micro to boost US IC backend capacity
Nvidia has announced key partnerships to expand its supply chain and manufacturing capacity in the US, aiming to meet rising global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Amkor invests US$177M to expand AI chip packaging in South Korea
Amkor, one of the largest US-based outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers, has begun investing over KRW260 billion (approx. US$177 million) in South Korea to expand...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Arm face investigation in South Korea amid global antitrust scrutiny
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has launched a surprise investigation into Arm Holdings' Seoul office following a complaint by Qualcomm alleging abuse of market dominance...
Thursday 20 November 2025
IC substrate shortage to persist in 2026, AI and memory customers sign long-term contracts
Taiwan's IC substrate makers anticipate a 10-20% supply gap of T-Glass material in 2026, prompting AI and memory customers to pursue long-term contracts to ensure capacity and stabilize...
Thursday 20 November 2025
Malaysia emphasizes regional trade, AI and strong international ties to boost semiconductor and E&E industries
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that strengthening ASEAN trade and investment, while focusing on digital technology and AI, is essential for national success. He highlighted...