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Thursday 4 September 2025
Korean industry sees US VEU revocations as rare earth talk leverage
Analysts say the US government's decision to revoke Verified End-User (VEU) authorizations for semiconductor equipment exports to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's Chinese factories...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Taiwan govt stresses cooperation as US strips TSMC Nanjing's VEU
The US has revoked TSMC Nanjing's Verified End-User status, effective as of the end of 2024, requiring case-by-case approval for US equipment imports. Taiwan's Economic Minister Kung...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Odisha secures semiconductor deals at Semicon India 2025
Odisha emerged as a key player in India's semiconductor landscape at Semicon India 2025, securing multiple high-value investment commitments and unveiling ambitious manufacturing...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Sluggish China market fuels global smartphone sales pessimism
China's smartphone shipments fell nearly 4% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, despite government initiatives aimed at stimulating demand through purchase...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
MicroLED technology opens new opportunities for equipment makers
MicroLED is regarded as the next-generation display technology, with Taiwan leading global development due to strong semiconductor and display integration, plus government support...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Commodity Tax Act amendment may threaten already sluggish electric motorcycle sales, says Gogoro
The recent amendment to the Commodity Tax Act has injected new momentum into the growth of fuel-powered motorcycles, but not the electric motorcycle market. Data from manufacturers...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
ASML CEO highlights support for India's semiconductor ambitions at Semicon India 2025
Semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding NV emphasized its commitment to India's growing chip industry during Semicon India 2025, held in Bangalore. Speaking at the event, ASML...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
China's industry sector expects further moves as TSMC loses US waiver for equipment use at Nanjing fab
TSMC has become the latest chipmaker to lose its exemption to use US semiconductor equipment in China, following similar moves against South Korea's Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix,...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Semicon India 2025: First homegrown chip, sights set on IP leadership
At Semicon India 2025, the country's flagship semiconductor showcase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global and domestic stakeholders to view India not just as a manufacturing...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
China's AI industry shows steady growth despite US technology restrictions
China has been actively demonstrating advancements in its artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Despite still trailing major US companies, China continues to pursue development amid...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Modi inaugurates Semicon India, hails India's first made-in-India chip
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Semicon India 2025 at Yashobhoomi, highlighting India's growing role in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Addressing...
Monday 1 September 2025
Rapidus 2nm chip matches TSMC's logic density, outpaces Intel in performance

Rapidus is preparing to launch its most advanced chip yet, a 2nm process called "2HP," that could put it nearly on par with TSMC's N2...

Monday 1 September 2025
Intel receives US$5.7B government investment; shareholding deal still under negotiation
Intel CFO David Zinsner recently revealed that the company has received a US$5.7 billion subsidy from the US government under the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding is part of an...
Sunday 31 August 2025
South Korea targets wildfire control and airport safety with new drone initiatives
The drone industry is growing beyond its earlier focus on military applications into other industrial sectors and public safety. As an example, the South Korean government is accelerating...
Friday 29 August 2025
Indonesia establishes Mineral Industry Agency to control critical minerals
According to Reuters and Antara, the Indonesian government has launched a Mineral Industry Agency to oversee state control of critical minerals, including rare earth...