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Thursday 9 October 2025
Applied Materials advances AI chip performance with hybrid bonding and e-beam metrology
To enhance the performance of advanced logic and memory chips required for AI computing, global semiconductor equipment leader Applied Materials has unveiled new semiconductor manufacturing...
Thursday 9 October 2025
TSMC's 3Q25 revenue surpasses high forecast as AI drives advanced process demand
TSMC reported consolidated revenue of NT$330.98 billion (US$10.8 billion) in September 2025, a slight 1.4% decrease from August but a 31.4% increase year-over-year, marking a record...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Semicon West relocation doubles attendance as US chip investment surges
The annual SEMICON West relocated for the first time to Phoenix in 2025, the new hub of US chip manufacturing. Compared to previous years, the event saw a 45% increase in exhibitors,...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Commentary: China's TGV ambitions face an uphill battle
China's development of through glass via (TGV) technology, crucial for advanced semiconductor packaging in AI and high-performance computing chips, encounters significant hurdles,...
Thursday 9 October 2025
China tightens rare earth export controls with new ban on overseas assistance
China's Ministry of Commerce issued two major new rare earth regulations on October 9, 2025, including a landmark rule that imposes export controls on rare earth technologies and...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Phoenix Silicon International expands wafer production capacity with new FAB3B facility
Phoenix Silicon International (PSI) has officially launched the expansion of its Zhonggang FAB3A/B manufacturing complex, announcing plans for the new FAB3B plant to begin production...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Beijing tightens tech controls, linking rare earths to AI and national security

In a major escalation of its tech resource policy, China's Ministry of Commerce announced new export restrictions on rare earth materials,...

Thursday 9 October 2025
Taiwanese firms set to revamp HR deployment as US, Thailand tighten expat rules
The restructuring of global supply chains under the Donald Trump 2.0 era is forcing companies to rethink human resource strategies. At TSMC's wafer fabrication facilities in Arizona,...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Glass substrate TGV: China's edge to capture AI HPC packaging
China's glass substrate through glass via (TGV) industry has made significant progress, with companies pushing innovations from materials to mass production. Despite challenges in...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Taiwan pushes ahead with InnoTech Expo 2025 amid US chip tariff threat
The Taiwan InnoTech Expo (TIE) 2025 will take place as scheduled on October 16–18 at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, signaling confidence in Taiwan's innovation momentum...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Lessons Taiwan should learn from China's involution
In recent years, China's traditional industries and those with lower technical barriers have faced intensifying competition, with bad money driving out good. This trend threatens...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Parallel development key to meet surging AI packaging demand, says TSMC Advanced Packaging Division VP
SEMICON West 2025 was held for the first time in Phoenix, Arizona, with a significant increase in the number of CEO Summits and various forums compared to previous years, with one...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Taiwan's semiconductor playbook finds new home in Arizona
Taiwan has become Arizona's blueprint for semiconductor success. At the Arizona Semiconductor Leadership Day forum held prior to 2025 SEMICON West, the island emerged as more than...
Thursday 9 October 2025
China's humanoid robot industry grows, but core processors remain foreign-controlled
As the US-China tech rivalry intensifies, China has ramped up its robot+ strategy in recent years, targeting humanoid robots as a next-generation strategic technology. However, behind...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
China and Taiwan chart diverging paths in the 12-Inch SiC market
In the high-stakes arena of silicon carbide (SiC) innovation, a quiet transformation is underway. While much attention has focused on non-Chinese supply chains entering advanced packaging...