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Wednesday 1 October 2025
Five major pressures plaguing TSMC as US government pushes for 50-50 production split
The Trump administration pushed for a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing between the US and Taiwan, pressuring TSMC to expand US production. This raises costs and risks for Taiwan's...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
China's 12-inch SiC leap: SICC, Jingsheng in spotlight
The global race in third-generation semiconductors is intensifying, with larger silicon carbide (SiC) wafers seen as critical to cutting costs and enhancing power device performance...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
SEMI chief: Taiwan-India synergy to shape semiconductor future
Ajit Manocha, president and CEO of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), underscored Taiwan's role as a central innovation hub in the global semiconductor eco...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Passive component inventories fall in 4Q25 as AI power revolution fuels growth
Despite lingering uncertainties, passive component manufacturers are gradually reducing inventory levels, according to the supply chain sources. The steady rise in AI application...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
TSMC 2025 full-year revenue set to break US$100 billion
Although semiconductor chip tariffs have yet to be finalized, with exchange rates stabilizing and strong pull-in momentum from major smartphone and AI chip clients, TSMC's third quarter...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
DB HiTek expands foundry presence in India through SmartSoC partnership
SmartSoC Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with South Korea's DB HiTek to strengthen access to specialty foundry services for India's semiconductor ecosystem. Under the...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
GlobalFoundries opens Beijing office, doubles down on localizing production for China market
US-based foundry GlobalFoundries (GF) has faced numerous challenges in its China strategy, from halting investment in a 12-inch fab in Chengdu to shifting toward mature process partnerships...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
UST invests in Kaynes Semicon to expand India's semiconductor assembly and testing capabilities
UST, a provider of AI and technology transformation solutions, has announced a strategic investment in Indian semiconductor manufacturer Kaynes Semicon. The partnership aims to strengthen...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Lei Jun’s ten-year bet: Why Xiaomi chose hard road to chip independence

On the evening of September 25, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun took the stage for his sixth annual keynote, titled simply: "Change."...

Tuesday 30 September 2025
Qualcomm engages with India's chip packaging sector, open to partnerships with local players
Qualcomm is in active discussions with multiple Indian suppliers, including the Tata Group, to leverage the country's semiconductor packaging capacity and is open to collaborating...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
European semiconductor stakeholders call for revised EU Chips Act
A coalition of European industry and research organizations has called for a revised and more ambitious EU Chips Act to secure Europe's position in the global semiconductor sector...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
South Korea's Rebellions raises US$250M from Arm and Samsung, valued at US$1.4B
South Korean AI semiconductor startup Rebellions has raised US$250 million in a Series C round, backed by Arm Holdings Plc, Samsung Ventures, and Pegatron's VC arm, accelerating its...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
imec appoints Patrick Vandenameele as next CEO, Luc Van den hove to become chairman
The Board of Directors of imec, a research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, has appointed Patrick Vandenameele as the organization's next CEO, effective...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Non-China supply chain pushes 12-inch SiC into advanced packaging, but China stands to gain
The surge in AI chips fueling CoWoS packaging demand has put silicon carbide (SiC), a third-generation semiconductor, on the verge of entering this high-value arena. The shift is...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
TSMC magnetic pull accelerates US expansion among Taiwanese suppliers
The semiconductor supply chain notes that previously, establishing and operating sites in the US was considered costly, and without long-term support from large orders, it was difficult...