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Thursday 20 March 2025
Shifted Chinese orders to boost Taiwan OSAT revenue starting 2Q25
The consequences of the US BIS whitelist transfer have led to a surge in orders from China-based IC design firms, which will enhance the sales performance of associated Taiwan-based...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
IC design houses not worried about 2Q25 market reversal due to low PC chip inventories
A particularly strong first quarter has raised concerns about the probable negative impact on the IC design sector due to demand reversal caused by inventory clearance in the second...
Monday 17 March 2025
India roundup: VCI Global to establish India's first semiconductor wire plant in Chennai
India's semiconductor industry is experiencing growth with key investments, such as VCI Global's semiconductor wire plant and Jabil's second factory. However, challenges persist,...
Friday 14 March 2025
At Embedded World 2025, Taiwanese chipmakers put operational flexibility in diverse AIoT applications to test
This year, Taiwanese chipmakers are participating extensively in Embedded World 2025. Many industry players have openly stated that in the past few years, downstream solution providers...
Thursday 13 March 2025
Samsung pins foundry revival hopes on 4nm
Samsung Electronics is ramping up its advanced foundry push, targeting mass production of its fourth-generation 4nm process (SF4X) by late 2024. Designed specifically for high-performance...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
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Tuesday 11 March 2025
CATL powers into chip market: strategic bets on IC design startups
CATL, a global leader in batteries and energy storage, is further expanding into semiconductors. While the company maintains a low-profile approach, each of its investments generates...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Early order rush lifts MediaTek's to best -ever Feb sales despite sequential decrease
MediaTek has reported revenue of NT$46.17 billion (US$1.4 billion) for February 2025, representing an increase of nearly 20% year over year and the largest sum recorded for this time...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China's subsidies ignite chip demand surge—but can it last?
China's recent trade-in subsidy program, aimed at boosting the consumer electronics market, has significantly impacted the supply chain. For Taiwanese IC design firms, it has sparked...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Arm Holdings to establish base in Malaysia amid talent challenges and MYR25 billion semiconductor boost
Malaysia announced Arm Holdings Plc's imminent deal to establish a base in Malaysia, highlighting the importance of political stability and transparent policies. However, the country's...
Monday 3 March 2025
MWC 2025: MediaTek and Qualcomm face off in the race for 6G supremacy
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 is to kick off in Barcelona, Spain. Each year at MWC, the two leading IC design companies, MediaTek and Qualcomm, present the latest trends in...
Friday 21 February 2025
PC brands to hike US price as tariff pressures mount on chipmakers
Major PC brands have started raising prices on US-bound products, attributing the hikes to tariff pressures. The industry's strategy has shifted from stockpiling inventory ahead of...
Thursday 20 February 2025
MediaTek's profits hold steady, but bonuses shrink—global tech team expansion a key factor
MediaTek has announced its annual February bonus payout, but unlike past years, the 2025 edition has drawn less enthusiasm. While salary adjustments met expectations, many employees...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
China's subsidy boosts flat-screen TV sales, while chipmakers face mixed demand
China recently unveiled a series of subsidy policies targeting consumer electronics and home appliances to stimulate domestic consumption. Beyond the central government's efforts,...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Arm shows signs of transformation into chip development; cloud ASIC becomes primary battlefield
Recent market rumors suggest that Arm is entering the chip development battleground, with Meta's cloud computing chip as its first product. Many are concerned that this indicates...