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Wednesday 5 November 2025
TSMC leak prompts Taiwan to reform legal framework for technology protection
Three former TSMC engineers have been indicted for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to TSMC's 2nm process technology, violating the National Security Act (NSA). The case has...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
China reportedly ties Nexperia negotiations to CEO reinstatement and asset unfreeze

Talks between China and the Netherlands over Nexperia have made notable progress, attracting scrutiny from the European Union. EU Trade...

Wednesday 5 November 2025
KYEC secures triple AI chip testing contracts, expands production in Taiwan and Singapore
The global race to build next-generation AI computing power is accelerating, and Taiwan’s King Yuan Electronics Corp. (KYEC) has emerged as a key winner.
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Mature semiconductor process price wars ease as foundries report stabilizing ASPs
The semiconductor industry is witnessing a shift in the competitive dynamics of the mature process segment, with the intense price wars that had been predicted to escalate in 2025...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
China's chipmakers cash in on localization momentum
China's semiconductor sector is entering a structural growth phase in 2025, fueled by persistent demand from artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), and advanced man...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Star Fusion pivots from gaming to semiconductors and energy
Softstar Entertainment has actively pursued diversified transformation in recent years, expanding its business scope from gaming into semiconductors, IC design, and the food and beverage...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
How Nexperia’s low-cost chip became a high-stakes weapon
A semiconductor crisis that began in the Netherlands and is being fueled by US-China tensions has swept through the global auto industry at astonishing speed.
Tuesday 4 November 2025
European and US IDMs see slow recovery in automotive and industrial control
Key European and US IDMs like Texas Instruments (TI), NXP, and STMicroelectronics (STM) have released their latest earnings reports, some showing solid recovery performance in the...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
VIS profit slumps to six-quarter low, eyes orders from TSMC's mature-node transition
Taiwan-based foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) reported a sharp profit decline in the third quarter of 2025 despite steady revenue growth. Net income fell 20% from...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
HPC and smart power reshape auto semiconductor market
The global automotive semiconductor market is expected to reach US$78 billion in 2025, according to Mike Cheng, regional president of Avnet Taiwan, one of the world's largest electronic...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
India launches end-to-end silicon carbide semiconductor plant in Odisha
Odisha marked a significant milestone in its electronics manufacturing journey as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi performed the groundbreaking ceremony for SiCSem's silicon carbide...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Intel veteran takes helm at Hua Hong to drive 'China for China' strategy
Amid intensifying competition in China's foundry sector, Hua Hong Semiconductor announced a leadership overhaul on October 31, 2025, naming 62-year-old Dr. Peng Bai as chairman and...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
MediaTek and Realtek see glimmers of growth in a sluggish auto market
While global carmakers and supply chain players remain cautious about automotive market prospects, several Taiwanese chip designers are signaling quiet optimism. Leading international...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Chinese PCB firms quietly advance next-gen CoWoP packaging
A significant divergence emerged as Taiwan and China concluded their major PCB industry exhibitions in late October 2025. While Taiwanese manufacturers focused on supply bottlenecks...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Onsemi maintains focus on 8-inch wafer ramp as non-core exits and seasonal trends shape outlook
Onsemi reported steady progress in its operational and manufacturing strategies during the third quarter of 2025, emphasizing controlled inventory buildup, ongoing consolidation of...