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Monday 22 September 2025
Nvidia invests in Intel; Acer founder says TSMC still far ahead in foundry sector
Nvidia's investment of US$5 billion in Intel sent shockwaves through the semiconductor industry. Stan Shih, founder of Acer, commented that while the US requires a healthier industry...
Monday 22 September 2025
MediaTek unveils Dimensity 9500 with dual-core NPU architecture for major performance leap
MediaTek has officially launched its new smartphone system-on-chip (SoC), the Dimensity 9500. Built on TSMC's advanced N3P process technology, it currently offers the best balance...
Monday 22 September 2025
MediaTek aims to boost smartphone market share to 40% with sew flagship chips
MediaTek this week unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9500 SoC. After the launch event in Taiwan, senior executives outlined their outlook for the company's mobile business.
Monday 22 September 2025
Samsung secures IBM chip orders, taps China clients as advanced node struggles linger
Samsung Electronics has reportedly won IBM's foundry order for its next-generation Power11 data center CPU, produced on an enhanced 7nm (7LPP) process. The node, the world's first...
Monday 22 September 2025
Sunengine enters CPO advanced packaging supply chain
The explosive growth in AI computing demand is driving increased needs for GPUs, ASICs, and other components, accelerating the rapid development of global data center infrastructure...
Monday 22 September 2025
Not just Apple anymore: TSMC's 2nm finds 15 buyers hungry for AI performance
TSMC's 2nm (N2) process is nearing mass production, with industry sources indicating it has secured up to 15 customers. About 10 are focused on high-performance computing (HPC), showing...
Monday 22 September 2025
Taiwan eyes Southern expansion for TSMC as AI demand fuels chip boom

As Taiwan cements its role at the heart of the global semiconductor supply chain, the head of the National Science and Technology Council...

Monday 22 September 2025
Commentary: Lip-Bu Tan gambles on AI as Intel's last chip shot
Nvidia's US$5 billion stake in Intel breathes new life into a decades-old rescue strategy once championed by Craig Barrett — only now, it's Silicon Valley's AI kingpin, not...
Monday 22 September 2025
TSMC taps recycled water in Taiwan to combat shortages and reduce waste
Global semiconductor leader TSMC is tackling water scarcity with a new large-scale water recycling plant in Southern Taiwan. Operated by engineering firm CTCI Corp., the facility...
Monday 22 September 2025
Taiwan tech secrets hemorrhaging to China, with TSMC as prime target
Between 2019 and 2023, Taiwan saw a 31% increase in advanced technology trade secret cases, mainly leaking to China amid US semiconductor restrictions. Talent loss to Chinese firms...
Monday 22 September 2025
Nvidia-Intel US$5B deal shakes up chip industry and puts TSMC on edge

Nvidia and Intel's new partnership is reshaping the global semiconductor landscape and raising questions about how it could influence...

Monday 22 September 2025
Weekly news roundup: Micron halts NAND and DRAM quotes; Nvidia shifts quantum strategy, memory prices soar on AI demand
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of September 15–September 21.
Monday 22 September 2025
MediaTek shrugs off Nvidia-Intel deal
Nvidia recently announced an investment in Intel, along with a strategic technology collaboration focused on data center and PC applications, sending shockwaves through the semiconductor...
Monday 22 September 2025
Samsung clears Nvidia’s 12-layer HBM3E test as shares hit year’s high
Samsung Electronics has reportedly passed Nvidia's quality testing for 12-layer fifth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM3E) and is set to begin shipments, according to multiple...
Monday 22 September 2025
India roundup: Will foldable iPhones be made in India?
Rumored foldable iPhones may be mass-produced in India in 2026. Countries, including India, are eager to build ties with Taiwanese semiconductor suppliers following TSMC's successful...