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Saturday 17 January 2026

NIAR launches chip-level advanced packaging platform to boost Taiwan's semiconductor edge

As the global semiconductor industry enters the post-Moore's Law era amid surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), advanced packaging has...

Saturday 17 January 2026

Samsung DS rebounds to record KRW20 trillion under new leadership

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun, since his appointment in May 2024, has spearheaded significant changes at the company's Device Solutions (DS) division, reversing...

Saturday 17 January 2026

Amkor to close longstanding Japan chip plant as EV demand slows

Amkor Technology, the US-based semiconductor packaging and testing company, said it will close its Hakodate plant in northern Japan by...

Saturday 17 January 2026

TSMC sees memory price hikes unlikely to curb demand as Apple and Samsung adapt

Tight memory supply has driven market prices sharply higher, prompting industry expectations that 2026 PC and smartphone end-demand will face downward pressure. However, TSMC stated...

Saturday 17 January 2026

Canon eyes 2027 inkjet wafer planarization launch

Canon said on January 13 that it has developed a new wafer planarization technology designed to uniformly smooth surface irregularities...

Saturday 17 January 2026

TSMC chair confirms long-term AI demand and commitment to US expansion

At its January 15, 2026, earnings call, TSMC chairman C.C. Wei addressed questions on the authenticity of AI demand, capital expenditure plans, and US capacity expansion. Wei stated...

Saturday 17 January 2026

Packaging and testing cluster expected to emerge as TSMC Arizona GigaFab expands

During TSMC's first earnings call of 2026, CEO C.C. Wei said that key metrics at its Arizona fabs are approaching the level of advanced manufacturing in Taiwan. Rising demand from...

Friday 16 January 2026

How the 'Taiwan Model' works in Washington's latest tariff deal

After months of high-stakes negotiations, Taiwan has secured a reciprocal tariff rate of 15% with the United States. Officials in Taipei are presenting the result as both a diplomatic...

Friday 16 January 2026

Qualcomm reportedly pushes for full Galaxy AP supply, tying 2nm orders to Samsung foundry

Qualcomm is in talks with Samsung Electronics over contract manufacturing of 2nm chips, a move that could reportedly support Samsung's loss-making foundry business as customers reassess...

Friday 16 January 2026

Taiwanese power semiconductor firms report mixed 2025 results amid supply chain shifts

Taiwanese power semiconductor companies, including Taiwan Semiconductor Company (TSC), Panjit International, and Eris Tech, have recently disclosed their 2025 revenue results, anticipating...

Friday 16 January 2026

US-Taiwan reach agreement on tariff deal, but leave timelines and capacity rules unclear

The US Commerce Department said Taiwan and the US will sign a trade agreement involving up to US$500 billion in Taiwanese investment. However, the framework does not set annual allocations,...

Friday 16 January 2026

US imposes 25% chip tariff under Section 232, but Taiwan secures strategic carve-outs in high-stakes talks

The US White House has formally announced a 25% import tariff on semiconductors under Section 232, while outlining multiple exemption mechanisms that could mitigate the impact on key...

Friday 16 January 2026

Taiwan's semiconductor test solution sector set for rapid growth amid AI chip demand surge

Taiwan's semiconductor test solution providers are poised for strong growth in 2025, driven by rising demand for AI, HPC, and ASICs. With wafer foundries and OSAT providers expanding...

Friday 16 January 2026

Commentary: TSMC's unstoppable momentum faces one wild card

Record profits. Soaring margins. Relentless demand. TSMC's January 15, 2026, earnings call painted a picture of semiconductor dominance so complete it seems almost untouchable. Alm...

Friday 16 January 2026

China expedites photoresist localization to reduce Japan reliance

With China and Japan launching successive anti-dumping probes and export controls on rare earths and key semiconductor materials, the risk of China's advanced-process supply chain...

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