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Monday 5 January 2026

India roundup: OSAT players claim legacy packaging price parity

Indian OSAT players aim for price competitiveness on par with Malaysian rivals, as L&T Semiconductor...

Saturday 3 January 2026

Analysis: Chip boom squeezes device makers as surging component costs threaten margins

The global semiconductor market is projected to reach US$1 trillion as early as 2026, significantly ahead of previous industry forecasts targeting 2030. The World Semiconductor Trade...

Friday 2 January 2026

IC substrates and networking PCBs grow; materials and equipment face shortages

The PCB industry is making large upgrades. The largest beneficiaries of the AI boom are IC substrate makers that are part of the advanced chip packaging supply chain, such as Unimicron...

Friday 2 January 2026

Power supply chain weighs price hikes, long-term contracts as copper price increases

In the midst of the global energy transition, expanding AI infrastructure, and rising electricity demand, international copper prices have recently remained at high levels, bringing...

Friday 2 January 2026

US approval of TSMC equipment exports to China reflects strategy shift

Following reports that the US government had granted annual export licenses to South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) has also approved...

Friday 2 January 2026

Samsung reportedly seals land deal, paving way for Yongin semiconductor complex

Samsung Electronics has taken a key step toward building a massive semiconductor manufacturing complex in Yongin after finalizing a land purchase for a national industrial park, moving...

Friday 2 January 2026

SanDisk, Micron vie for PSMC's Tongluo fab capacity

Market rumors and formal statements indicate two major memory companies, SanDisk and Micron, have approached PSMC about capacity cooperation at PSMC's new 12-inch fab in Tongluo,...

Friday 2 January 2026

South Korea's semiconductor bill risks weakening competitiveness as rivals roll out cash subsidies

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties have reached a preliminary consensus on the Semiconductor Special Act, though its passage may be delayed until 2026, and the law faces...

Friday 2 January 2026

South Korea's quantum equipment makers anticipate major orders as data centers adopt QPU

As quantum technology, one of South Korea's national strategic technologies, gradually shifts from government-led R&D to the private sector, growing AI computing workloads have...

Thursday 1 January 2026

Spirox to ship self-developed TSV inspection equipment in 1H26, easing wafer fab bottlenecks

Veteran semiconductor equipment distributor Spirox has successfully entered the advanced packaging supply chain in the second half of 2025 with its self-developed advanced optical...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

China orders 50% domestic equipment requirement for new chip capacity

China is requiring semiconductor manufacturers to source at least 50% of their equipment from domestic suppliers when adding new production capacity,...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

YMTC pushes for equipment localization despite elusive profitability

As China's leading 3D NAND maker, Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) has recently been regarded as the most aggressive company in promoting the adoption of domestic equipment. Its...

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Samsung modernizes 30-year-old Austin fab to serve Apple, high-end chip demand

Samsung Electronics is reportedly beginning upgrades to the core gas infrastructure at its semiconductor fab in Austin, Texas. Industry observers view the move as the start of a broader...

Tuesday 30 December 2025

US reportedly eases chip tool curbs for Samsung, SK Hynix China plants

The US has reportedly adjusted export control procedures for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix operations in China, easing near term operational...

Tuesday 30 December 2025

Samsung rumored to jump to 2nm at Texas fab, signaling US chip competition

Samsung Electronics is reportedly upgrading its Texas fab from 4nm to 2nm, aiming to rival TSMC in the US market. If confirmed, the move could reshape supply chains for major tech...

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InnoPad Taipei to debut in 2026 as Taipei's flagship hub for global startups

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