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Thursday 25 September 2025
Update: Taiwan delays South Africa chip export curbs after talks request by South Africa

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said on September 25 that its proposed new approval system for semiconductor exports to...

Thursday 25 September 2025
Exclusive: Intel raises prices of older CPUs by over 10% in 4Q25 amid AI PC demand shortfall
According to supply chain sources, Intel—the leading PC CPU supplier—is planning to increase prices of its Raptor Lake processors by more than 10%. Industry insiders suggest...
Thursday 25 September 2025
C.C. Wei meets ex-TSMC chiefs in new elite network driving Taiwan's chip dominance

A new network of former TSMC executives and senior staff, officially named the TSMC Fellowship of Honor, has been launched to strengthen...

Thursday 25 September 2025
Commentary: Nvidia’s US$5B Intel deal revives memories of Microsoft’s 1997 Apple lifeline
In a move echoing one of the most famous tech partnerships in history, chip giant Nvidia has made a US$5 billion investment in rival Intel, sparking a debate over whether the struggling...
Thursday 25 September 2025
Apple CEO visits Japan amid critical challenges in the market
Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Japan on September 23, 2025, marking his first official visit since December 2022. During this trip, Cook is expected to visit the newly renovated Apple...
Thursday 25 September 2025
Research Insight:TSMC unveils ‘Three Arrows’ plan to curb carbon footprint amid AI chip surge
As the global demand for AI chips skyrockets, a new challenge is emerging for the semiconductor industry: how to balance explosive growth with environmental responsibility. The production...
Thursday 25 September 2025
Intel, Apple reportedly in early talks over potential investments as chipmaker seeks revival
Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, reported that Intel has held preliminary talks with Apple about a possible investment in the struggling US chipmaker. The discussions,...
Thursday 25 September 2025
China builds a multi-track lithography push

Shenzhen-based Wonder Sight has launched its first domestically developed high-precision stepper lithography machine, a milestone in...

Thursday 25 September 2025
Taiwan curbs chip exports to South Africa in rare diplomatic clash

Taiwan has imposed new restrictions on semiconductor exports to South Africa, citing national security concerns in a dispute that underscores...

Wednesday 24 September 2025
Singapore gains ground in OSAT; KYEC reportedly boosts regional expansion
King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC), a top IC testing service provider, said it will inject SGD100 million into its Singapore unit, fueling speculation that the move is paving the way...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Taiwan's three major science parks report chip-driven record revenue in 1H25
The National Science and Technology Council's three major science parks achieved a combined revenue of NT$2.74 trillion (approximately US$90.6 billion) in the first half of 2025,...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Commentary: Analyzing Nvidia's crisis defusing strategy amid the AI bubble storm
Nvidia's recent major investments have shocked the market. However, there are widespread views that both Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang find themselves at the "center of the AI bubble...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Why your next PC or smartphone will cost more: chipmakers, suppliers raise prices amid AI frenzy
Escalating tariffs, high inflation, and a shift in supply chains to the US are driving up manufacturing costs, leaving little room for prices on consumer electronics and business...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
South Korea urges US visa fee discounts amid H-1B cost hike
South Korean scholars have urged government support to reduce the new US$100,000 H-1B visa fees, suggesting a stabilization fund, tax incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Onsemi to acquire Aura Semiconductor's Vcore power technologies
Onsemi has announced an agreement to acquire rights to Aura Semiconductor's Vcore power technologies, including related intellectual property licenses. The acquisition, expected to...