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Tuesday 28 October 2025
Commentary: Intel's ASIC play fails to impress chipmakers
Following an internal R&D overhaul, Intel has rolled out its application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) business to establish a fresh revenue stream beyond CPUs and GPUs....
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Commentary: Taiwan remains the dealbreaker as Trump and Xi eye fragile thaw at APEC
As the APEC summit in late October approaches, US President Donald Trump aims to broker a historic China-US trade deal and push for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. However, stalled negotiations...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Commentary: How Nvidia's 5 moves keep ASIC rivals at bay
As Google, AWS, Meta, and Microsoft keep ordering Nvidia's AI GPUs, they are simultaneously accelerating in-house application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) projects to cut reliance...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Analysis: Samsung reclaims memory crown but what about its foundry?
Samsung Electronics is expected to deliver a surprising performance in the third quarter of 2025, successfully reclaiming the top position in the global memory market, signaling a...
Monday 20 October 2025
Commentary: SEMICON West signals US chip surge, but Taiwan still runs the show
SEMICON West 2025, held for the first time in Phoenix, Arizona, showcased unprecedented momentum in the local semiconductor industry driven by TSMC's massive investments. The collaborative...
Monday 20 October 2025
Commentary: AMD and Nvidia set 2027 AI server plans in motion, redefining rack design

With the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure continuing to accelerate, industry giants Nvidia and AMD are preparing...

Sunday 19 October 2025
Behind the silicon curtain, China's tech illusion unravels
China's technological advancement remains a central focus of global attention, with social media frequently showcasing local tech applications and innovations. Yet for many outside...
Friday 17 October 2025
Commentary: TSMC chairman adopts cautious tone despite AI optimism
TSMC reported a record net profit of NT$452.3 billion (approx. US$14.8 billion) in the third quarter of 2025, surpassing expectations and pushing its first nine months' earnings to...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Commentary: Lip-Bu Tan's AI and openness strategy to reinvent new Intel
Since Lip-Bu Tan took over as CEO in March 2025, Intel has experienced a historic year of upheaval, becoming the center of attention in the global tech community.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Commentary: US-China trade tensions hit shipping sector as tariffs and fees escalate
As South Korea prepares to host APEC 2025 Korea in Gyeongju on October 31, attention is focused on a potential high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Commentary: China weaponizes rare earth dominance, global tech to pay the price
China tightened rare earth export controls after its National Day holidays, using its dominant production capacity to pressure US firms and advanced chipmakers amid rising supply...
Monday 13 October 2025
Commentary: Would splitting semiconductor profits with US leave Taiwan with scraps?
Taiwanese President Ching-te Lai remarked that the US takes 80% of semiconductor profits. While TSMC leads in manufacturing, US firms dominate IC design. The US seeks a balanced production...
Saturday 11 October 2025
Analysis: Larry Ellison overtakes Musk as world's richest man
Larry Ellison, the 81-year-old head of long-standing Silicon Valley tech giant Oracle, has surpassed Elon Musk to become the world's richest person. Ellison transformed the company...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Commentary: China's TGV ambitions face an uphill battle
China's development of through glass via (TGV) technology, crucial for advanced semiconductor packaging in AI and high-performance computing chips, encounters significant hurdles,...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Commentary: The rising concerns surrounding AMD's alliance with OpenAI
AMD has a multibillion-dollar AI chip deal with OpenAI to boost its presence against Nvidia and Intel, but concerns about leverage and market demand persist. The partnership highlights...