TSMC, the world's leading chip foundry, is embarking on an unprecedented global expansion that is testing the resilience of Taiwan's "silicon shield" while drawing skepticism about...
The Trump administration's evolving tariff policies are causing market uncertainty. Fluctuating tariffs pose risks to economic growth and investment, fueling fears of a downturn....
In a visit to Taiwan on April 15, 2025, AMD CEO Lisa Su disclosed that the company is partnering with TSMC to fabricate chips in Arizona, a development that came after a similar plan...
The escalating US-China tariff conflict, now featuring tariffs exceeding 100%, is significantly impacting global tech supply chains, particularly in the semiconductor sector. This...
The Trump Administration's April 3 tariff proposal jolted Taiwan's export sector, only to be paused by a last-minute 90-day delay before its April 9 rollout. The abrupt shift left...
Taiwan, heavily reliant on exports to China and the US, faces mounting challenges as both markets grapple with economic turbulence. In China, challenges in the real estate sector...
Amid US-China trade tensions and the potential for new US semiconductor tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwan's IC packaging and testing industry is showing strong first-quarter...
On April 14, 2025, Onsemi announced the termination of its pursuit to acquire Allegro MicroSystems. The company has officially withdrawn its all-cash proposal, valued at US$35.10...
Intel has announced an agreement to sell a 51% stake in its programmable chip business, Altera, to private equity firm Silver Lake for US$4.46 billion. The deal values Altera at US$8.75...
According to a document to be published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2025, the US Department of Commerce has formally initiated an investigation into the national security...
Taiwan-based Global PMX, a leading manufacturer of automotive powertrain and safety components, is beginning to reap the benefits of its strategic investments in the autonomous vehicle...
In a bid to bolster its competitiveness in advanced technologies, the South Korean government has extended the maximum approval period for longer working hours in the semiconductor...
Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, is reportedly visiting Taiwan to participate in the National Taiwan University's Royal Palm Lecture Series on April 15, 2025, where she will deliver a keynote...
Silicon photonics (SiPh), hailed as a transformative technology for AI development, data centers, and 5G networks, is rapidly converging toward standardized parameters and specific...