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Wednesday 28 January 2026
Lightmatter leverages Taiwan ecosystem to bridge the gap between photonics prototypes and production
Lightmatter is hosting its Tech Day in Taiwan on January 28, 2026, following the announcement of strategic partnerships with Global Unichip Corp. (GUC), Cadence Design Systems, and...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Analysis: Why Tesla is splitting AI5 chip production between TSMC and Samsung
In mid-December 2025, TSMC chairman C.C. Wei disclosed details of a conversation with Elon Musk regarding future development priorities. The discussion centered not on automotive production,...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
King Yuan Electronics recovers most stolen semiconductor test equipment, strengthens controls
King Yuan Electronics (KYEC), a leading semiconductor testing company, has recovered over 80% of stolen IC test load boards and other equipment after an internal engineer allegedly...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
As China races to localize auto chips, Taiwan locks onto upmarket
In recent years, Chinese companies have significantly increased their investment in automotive semiconductors, aiming to accelerate the development of a domestic supply chain. Yet...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
TI sees uneven recovery: Industrial rebuilds and data center booms, but consumer electronics fade
Texas Instruments' latest commentary during its Q4 2025 earnings call on January 27, 2026, shows a company increasingly shaped by industrial, automotive, and data center demand, even...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
TI accelerates capacity push, shrugs off memory shortages
Texas Instruments (TI) signaled urgency around capacity planning, stressing that today's capital spending choices will determine its ability to serve demand years ahead, while downplaying...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Micron's US$100 billion New York megafab attracts local oversight
As the Trump administration intensifies its push for US-based semiconductor manufacturing, Micron recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned megafab in the town of Clay,...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taiwan defends TSMC's US expansion as brain drain fears mount
TSMC is now worth US$1.7 trillion. The chip giant has surpassed Broadcom and Meta to become the world's sixth-largest company. But the milestone has triggered fresh concerns in Tai...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
TSMC and Nvidia ignite AI growth, Taiwan supply chain accelerates expansion
With strong demand for AI servers, TSMC—holding the vast majority of AI chip orders—is executing major expansions in advanced process technology and packaging capacity...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
US shows endorsement of Taiwan industry by granting MFN status on Section 232 tariffs, Taiwan officials say
Taiwan's finance minister and central bank governor have welcomed the US promise to extend most-favored-nation treatment under Section 232 tariffs, calling it a strong endorsement...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taiwan's machine tool industry faces pressure; China, Japan, and South Korea still struggle, even with price edge
The removal of US tariffs on Taiwan's machine tools has leveled the playing field with major competitors Japan and South Korea, offering some relief to the industry. However, while...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Column: From black-and-white TVs to AI chips, Taiwan's export leadership continues
Taiwan's information and communications technology (ICT) sector—dominated by the semiconductor industry and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)—accounted for 65.2%...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
GlobalFoundries' MIPS takes aim at Arm's hold on automotive AI
Following GlobalFoundries' acquisition of Synopsys' ARC Processor IP business, MIPS CEO Sameer Wasson is not just integrating a portfolio; he is orchestrating a pivot.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
IonQ to acquire SkyWater, accelerating fault-tolerant quantum computing roadmap
IonQ and SkyWater Technology, the largest exclusively US-based pure-play semiconductor foundry, announced a definitive agreement for IonQ to acquire SkyWater in a cash-and-stock deal...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Apple, Qualcomm rethink heavy reliance on TSMC as costs rise

Even as TSMC retains a clear technological lead in advanced process nodes, Apple and Qualcomm are reassessing how heavily they rely...