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Friday 3 October 2025
Hyundai Mobis to mass-produce domestically developed automotive semiconductors from 2026
Hyundai Mobis has announced plans to begin mass production of automotive semiconductors developed in collaboration with over 20 domestic companies and research institutes starting...
Friday 3 October 2025
Intel courts billions from big tech and Musk
Intel's ambitious revival remains far from fully financed, even after securing investments from SoftBank, the US government, and Nvidia. Analysts estimate the chipmaker still needs...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Taiwan semiconductor outlook turns green in August on rising demand and prices
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) released the manufacturing business climate indicator for August 2025 on October 1. The report noted that continued strong demand...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Taiwan's UMC seeks 15% price cuts from suppliers in rare written notice
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has formally demanded that its suppliers propose price cuts of more than 15% to take effect on January 1, 2026, an unusually aggressive move...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Intel bets on 18A and PowerVia to redefine advanced node performance
Intel is set to kick off mass production of its 18A process at Fab 52 in Arizona by year-end, using PowerVia and RibbonFET technologies. The move positions Intel in a head-to-head...
Thursday 2 October 2025
South Korea-US visa talks advance, LGES US plant may resume earlier
With progress in visa negotiations between the South Korean and the US governments, LG Energy Solution (LGES) is poised to accelerate construction and operations at its US factory.
Thursday 2 October 2025
Qualcomm adopts Arm v9 amidst competitive and legal dynamics
Qualcomm's adoption of Arm's v9 architecture represents a strategic shift that balances AI capabilities, legal considerations, and competitive pressures while diversifying its technological...
Thursday 2 October 2025
CoWoS creates turning point for 12-inch SiC
Third-generation semiconductor silicon carbide (SiC) has recently shifted industry focus from the mainstream 6-inch and 8-inch wafers to the more futuristic 12-inch SiC substrates,...
Thursday 2 October 2025
China to give local products 20% edge in govt purchases
Starting January 1, 2026, China will give domestic products a 20% price advantage in government procurement to support local AI chipmakers, promoting self-reliance, though advanced...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Huawei announces Meng Wanzhou as rotating chair
Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's vice chairperson and CFO, will assume the role of rotating chairperson from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, according to Huawei's official website. She...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Analysis: Trump's chip probe threatens to backfire on America
The Trump administration's investigation into semiconductor imports has unleashed deep uncertainty across the global tech industry—and the fallout may hit American companies...
Thursday 2 October 2025
US proposed chip manufacturing ratio raises Malaysia trade concerns
The US government is reportedly weighing a policy that would require companies to manufacture and import semiconductor chips in the US on a 1:1 ratio, with additional tariffs imposed...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Rumored Intel-AMD foundry deal signals potential shift in chipmaking landscape
Intel is reportedly in early talks to manufacture chips for rival AMD, Semafor revealed, a move that could boost confidence in Intel's struggling foundry business. While...
Thursday 2 October 2025
OpenAI CEO's Korea visit leads to memory supply pact and AI data center plan
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman arrived in South Korea on October 1 to advance cooperation agreements with leading conglomerates SK Group and Samsung. His visit included meetings with SK chairman...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Stable NT$ boosts Taiwan exporters in 4Q25
Since US President Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025, the global trade order and long-established supply chain balances have been disrupted. Taiwan has stood out amid the...