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Wednesday 11 February 2026
Singapore to boost semiconductors and photonics under RIE 2030
As demand for higher transmission performance rises alongside the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers, the 2026 Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026), held in Singapore,...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
TSMC Japan expansion mirrors broader Taiwan tech retreat from China
C. C. Wei, chairman and chief executive of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, announced that the company's 3-nanometer manufacturing technology will be deployed in Japan,...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
ASE focuses on Malaysia expansion, ADI plant acquisition expected to close in 2Q26
After US President Donald Trump took office, he vigorously promoted the reshoring of the chip manufacturing supply chain, prompting some Taiwanese companies to shift the focus of their...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Silan raises device prices about 10% from March, signaling wider cost pass-through
On February 9, 2026, Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics said that it will raise prices on certain device product categories by about 10% on average starting March 1, 2026, citing severe...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
TSMC equipment donation split between two institutes as TSRI expansion hits roadblock
TSMC's donation of 12-inch wafer fabrication equipment is being divided between two government research facilities, with the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) and the...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Taiwan to embrace advanced nuclear energy tech to secure energy and computing edge
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced on February 10, 2026, that the government will fully embrace advanced new nuclear technologies worldwide, including small modular reactors (SMRs)...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Why SMIC’s full fabs don’t guarantee fatter profits
China's largest contract chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported a resilient fourth quarter and record full-year results for 2025, supported...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Taiwan breaks ground on 12-inch semiconductor R&D base at ITRI, backed by TSMC equipment donations
Taiwan has launched construction of a new 12-inch semiconductor pilot production platform at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), aiming to strengthen the island's...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Samsung schedules Feb. 25 Unpacked as Galaxy S26 launch comes into view

Samsung Electronics has set February 25, 2026, for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, returning to San Francisco to unveil what it describes...

Wednesday 11 February 2026
SMIC breaks 2025 revenue record, margins fall to 19.2%
On February 10, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported record 2025 revenues, but quarterly gross margins fell to 19.2%. The decline, driven by heavy...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
DIGITIMES Insight: Intel 14A delays expose cracks in AI infrastructure expectations
Intel's 14A process node has become a focal point for the semiconductor industry, with market observers viewing it as a critical test of the company's manufacturing resurgence strategy...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Amazon and STMicroelectronics expand collaboration on data center chips

Amazon is deepening its partnership with STMicroelectronics, expanding a multiyear, multibillion-dollar collaboration aimed at developing...

Wednesday 11 February 2026
Taiwan exports exceed NT$2 trillion in January, memory shortage escalates
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on February 9, 2026, that Taiwan's exports in January 2026 hit a record high, surpassing NT$2 trillion (US$63.4 billion) for the first...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
TSMC deepens its lead with a US$45 billion 2026 investment plan and a generational reshuffle
Riding a year of extraordinary growth powered by the AI boom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has approved a 2026 strategy that couples record capital spending with one...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Renesas turns to China and India for recovery after first net loss in six years
Renesas Electronics recorded its first net loss in six years in fiscal 2025, reflecting weak demand for automotive semiconductors and a limited contribution from AI-related products...