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Thursday 29 January 2026
Column: How chip value spillover is redefining Taiwan's economic and industrial trajectory
I describe the close integration of Taiwan's semiconductor and electronics industries as the spillover of chip economic value. In earlier phases of the industry, economic value creation...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Earnings call summary: ASML executives bet on chip demand strength past 2025
ASML Holding's management says demand tied to artificial intelligence is proving more durable than previously expected, with customers accelerating capacity planning that is likely...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
ASML orders beat expectations as company plans 1,700 layoffs
ASML reported stronger-than-expected bookings in the fourth quarter of 2025 as customers stepped up investment in artificial intelligence chipmaking capacity, according to Reuters...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Earnings call summary: ASML posts record 2025 results on surging orders
ASML Holding NV (ASML) reported record financial results for 2025, supported by a significant rebound in fourth-quarter bookings as semiconductor manufacturers increased investments...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Powertech will invest NT$43.3 billion to accelerate FOPLP, targets mass production in 1H27
In response to growing demand from AI and high-performance computing (HPC) for advanced packaging capacity such as fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP), Powertech chairman DK Tsai...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Powertech posts 4Q25 profit high, eyes growth momentum into 2026
Memory testing and packaging firm Powertech Technology (PTI) reported that its revenue and earnings met expectations in the fourth quarter of 2025. Quarterly revenue reached NT$21.41...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Musk plans to cut AI chip design cycle to 9 months
Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted on X that the AI5 chip design is "almost done and AI6 is in early stages," with AI7, AI8, and AI9 "aiming for a 9-month design cycle." Musk stated that the...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Exclusive: Nvidia to reportedly shift 2028 chip production to Intel, reshaping TSMC strategy
TSMC's dominance in advanced process and packaging has made it a prime target amid US manufacturing mandates. Chip customers now face mounting pressure to diversify supply chains due...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Mouser Electronics expands manufacturer lineup with 63 new partners in 2025
Mouser Electronics, a global authorized distributor of electronic components and industrial automation products, added 63 new manufacturers to its line card in 2025, further increasing...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Why the Nexperia crisis is still accelerating 'non-red' automotive supply chains

By the end of 2025, a political dispute between the Netherlands and China had rippled through the global automotive industry. Nexperia,...

Wednesday 28 January 2026
TI outlook points to tentative recovery as cash flow strength offsets profit pressure
Texas Instruments' (TI) latest results and guidance suggest a cautious rebound in demand, particularly in industrial and automotive markets, even as profits remain under pressure....
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...