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Tuesday 20 January 2026
Advantest faces three standardization challenges in shift-left testing
The silicon photonics (SiPh) and common packaged optics (CPO) solutions supply chains are emerging this year. Japanese testing equipment maker Advantest says that although optical...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Samsung reportedly to test EUV tools at Taylor fab in March
Samsung Electronics will reportedly begin test operations of extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment at its Taylor, Texas, fabrication plant in March, ahead of full operations planned...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
TSMC builds 'virtual IDM' for Apple chips
TSMC and Apple have maintained a close partnership over the years, working like one team to push Moore's Law forward. According to SemiAnalysis, Apple employs hundreds of engineers...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
US semiconductor tariffs may weigh on Malaysia's export-driven industries
The US' recent announcement of a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, including Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X, could have implications for Malaysia's semiconductor sector,...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Smartphone chips hit 2nm in 2026. The real shock is the cost
Leading smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) manufacturers will fully adopt the 2nm process node in 2026, a move expected to significantly increase production costs and reshape competitive...
Monday 19 January 2026
Research Insight: The rising chip cost inside every car is forcing a rethink in China
As electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies spread rapidly, and as automotive electrical and electronic (E/E) architectures grow more centralized, the value of semiconductors...
Monday 19 January 2026
Tesla accelerates AI chip development even with safety and software challenges
Tesla aims to shorten its in-house AI chip design cycle to one generation every nine months, targeting rivals Nvidia and AMD. However, industry analysts highlight automotive safety...
Monday 19 January 2026
Glass fiber supply crunch hits AI hardware and Apple's 2026 devices
The global AI boom is pushing electronics supply chains to their limits. While shortages of advanced chips and memory have drawn most attention, a less visible constraint is emerging:...
Monday 19 January 2026
Commentary: TSMC drives tariff talks as Taiwan eyes 40% chip capacity shift to US
After months of trade negotiations, Taiwan and the US have finalized a reciprocal tariff agreement that lowers rates to 15% without stacking most-favored-nation (MFN) tariffs. The...
Monday 19 January 2026
Commentary: US and Taiwan finalize tariff deal, securing favorable terms for semiconductor exports

The US and Taiwan have formally concluded a tariff agreement that sets a 15% rate on covered goods, alongside a sweeping package of Taiwanese...

Monday 19 January 2026
OpenAI and Cerebras reach US$10 billion agreement to reduce Nvidia dependence
OpenAI has reached a multi-year compute procurement agreement worth more than US$10 billion with AI chip startup Cerebras Systems, with the intention to enhance ChatGPT performance...
Monday 19 January 2026
Persistent shortages of advanced glass fiber cloud the AI chip outlook

Demand for AI chips is expected to remain strong in 2026, keeping the spotlight firmly on persistent shortages of high-end glass fiber...

Monday 19 January 2026
Ardentec utilization rate rises through 2025 on chip testing demand from networking, automotive, and storage sectors
Semiconductor testing company Ardentec reported steady utilization growth through 2025, driven by strong chip-testing orders from the networking, automotive, and storage markets. The...
Saturday 17 January 2026
Amkor to close longstanding Japan chip plant as EV demand slows

Amkor Technology, the US-based semiconductor packaging and testing company, said it will close its Hakodate plant in northern Japan by...

Friday 16 January 2026
Qualcomm reportedly pushes for full Galaxy AP supply, tying 2nm orders to Samsung foundry
Qualcomm is in talks with Samsung Electronics over contract manufacturing of 2nm chips, a move that could reportedly support Samsung's loss-making foundry business as customers reassess...