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Monday 21 July 2025
Taiwan concrete maker Goldsun rides chip factory boom with earthquake-resistant materials
TSMC's rapid facility expansion is driving demand beyond equipment suppliers to construction materials providers. Goldsun Building Materials, Taiwan's largest concrete manufacturer,...
Monday 21 July 2025
TSMC pledges prudence as it pursues US$165b US expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will remain prudent about spending this year while expanding globally to meet surging AI chip demand, as the chipmaker grapples with...
Saturday 19 July 2025
SK Hynix retreats from China, pivots to homegrown DRAM growth
SK Hynix is ramping up domestic semiconductor production as US export controls and geopolitical tensions prompt a broader reshuffling of the global memory supply chain. The company...
Friday 18 July 2025
JS Foundry's collapse hands China the keys to power chip market
Japan's JS Foundry, a state-backed contract manufacturer specializing in power semiconductors and analog ICs, has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure a buyer or new investment...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Beyond Arizona: TSMC’s next big bet may be in rural Taiwan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has reiterated its commitment to growing semiconductor production in Taiwan, despite increasing investments in the US. Supply chain sources...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Uber, Baidu relaunch robotaxi race: what it means for autonomous mobility's next chapter
Uber Technologies is accelerating its global robotaxi expansion through a landmark multiyear alliance with China's Baidu Inc. This renewed partnership, rekindling ties from a strategic...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Gogolook partners with MetaAge to strengthen cybersecurity and anti-scam solutions for enterprises
Trust technology provider Gogolook has announced a strategic alliance with cloud service distributor MetaAge to expand its footprint in the high-value enterprise cybersecurity and...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Huaqin hits US$11.6 billion in 1H25 revenue: ODM, AI push deliver explosive growth
Huaqin Technology reported a sharp surge in first-half 2025 results, driven by booming global demand for smart devices, generative AI, and high-performance computing. In a July 14...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Tariff forces Taiwan chip suppliers into costly relocation to Arizona
Beyond reciprocal tariffs, a significant impact on the semiconductor industry comes from the US Section 232 tariff review under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, with a decision expected...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Taiwan battery, solar sectors face safety scrutiny amid global expansion push
Taiwan's lithium battery and solar industries are confronting safety challenges that mirror risks seen across international markets, even as the government maintains support for domestic...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
US tariffs disrupt China's PCB expansion plans in Thailand
China has hit a roadblock in its printed circuit board (PCB) industry on its way to expand to Southeast Asia. Starting on August 1, 2025, the US will impose tariffs of up to 36% on...
Friday 11 July 2025
GaN surge: Innoscience targets 20K/month 8-inch wafer milestone by year-end

Innoscience, a leading Chinese GaN specialist, plans to expand its monthly production of 8-inch (200mm) wafers from 13,000 to 20,000...

Thursday 10 July 2025
Samsung bets on AI and foldables with Galaxy Z Fold7 launch
Samsung Electronics Co. introduced its newest flagship foldable smartphones under the Galaxy Z series on July 9, alongside updated wearable technology, including the Galaxy Watch...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Amazon's Project Kuiper targets South Korea in global satellite push

Amazon's satellite internet venture, Project Kuiper, is accelerating its expansion into Asia, with a focus on South Korea, Taiwan, and...

Wednesday 9 July 2025
T-Glass shortage chokes CoWoS substrate supply, Nittobo delays ramp-up
Since the end of 2024, a critical shortage of T-Glass has been disrupting the global supply chain for advanced chip packaging. This specialized glass fabric, prized for its low thermal...