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Thursday 6 November 2025
Commentary: Is Trump's Blackwell ban handing China the AI chip crown on a platter?
Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, his administration has escalated technology export restrictions with unprecedented aggression. Beyond raising overseas...
Thursday 6 November 2025
Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly joins Broadcom supply chain amid AI chip surge
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is reportedly set to supply advanced semiconductor glass substrates to Broadcom. The move comes as Broadcom, a key chip supplier for tech giants like Google...
Thursday 6 November 2025
ASML reframes its China strategy with advanced packaging debut of TWINSCAN XT:260
ASML has introduced the TWINSCAN XT:260, its first lithography system purpose-built for 3D integration and advanced packaging. The launch marks a major step beyond front-end wafer...
Thursday 6 November 2025
China takes the self-driving wheel as chip war pushes Nvidia out
In 2025, the autonomous vehicle industry has become the focal point of a technological cold war. The United States and China are engaged in a high-stakes competition where chips,...
Thursday 6 November 2025
Taiwan machinery exports to rebound in 2Q26 as trade tensions ease
Despite tariff and exchange rate uncertainties clouding the global outlook, Taiwan's machinery industry remains on its growth track in 2025, supported by strong demand from the AI...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Trump prepares Plan B as world awaits Supreme Court hearing
In Learning Resources v. Trump, the administration states that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 authorizes the president to impose tax rates...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Automotive chip demand rebounds despite supply chain headwinds
Leading IDMs such as Texas Instruments (TI), NXP Semiconductors, and STMicroelectronics (STM) have reported recent quarterly results indicating a rebound in automotive semiconductor...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Commentary: Jensen Huang's South Korea charm offensive signals Nvidia's Asia pivot
When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sat down for fried chicken and beer with Samsung's Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai's Chung Eui-sun on a Gyeongju street corner, the casual dinner quickly went...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Nvidia US$10B deal elevates South Korea to third in GPU stockpile for physical AI push
Nvidia has built a massive AI infrastructure project with the South Korean government, and local enterprises will now adopt Nvidia's next-generation RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell server-version...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Musk highlights spec differences between Tesla AI5 chips made by TSMC and Samsung
Following Tesla's announcement that the AI5 chip will be produced by both Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Samsung Electronics, CEO Elon Musk explained the slight differences...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Nexperia warns clients of supply halt and quality risks at China plant amid dispute
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia is warning clients that shipments from its Chinese factory are halted indefinitely. The company also says it cannot guarantee the quality of products from...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Samsung's Taylor fab preparation signals EUV expansion as ASML assembles specialized team
Samsung Electronics appears to be accelerating its US wafer fabrication plans, with global semiconductor equipment leader ASML reportedly assembling a dedicated team to support the...
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.