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Friday 18 July 2025
JS Foundry's collapse hands China the keys to power chip market
Japan's JS Foundry, a state-backed contract manufacturer specializing in power semiconductors and analog ICs, has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure a buyer or new investment...
Friday 18 July 2025
Malaysia's road from foreign capital to homegrown innovation
Malaysia's semiconductor industry traces back to the 1970s. In August 1972, Malaysia's first free trade zone, the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone (Bayan Lepas FIZ), was launched...
Friday 18 July 2025
Corning locks in on China investments amid intensifying US-China tensions
Leading US glass substrate manufacturer Corning stated that China is the only market outside of the US that has deployed all five of its major business segments. Corning's accumulated...
Thursday 17 July 2025
India's GIFT City attracts Taiwanese chipmaker, banks as financial hub grows
India's ambitious financial center in Gujarat state is rapidly attracting global institutions, with two major Taiwanese banks pledging to establish operations as the facility positions...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Wistron pours US$45 million into California plant expansion, eyes closer ties with Nvidia
Wistron is ramping up its artificial intelligence efforts in the US, announcing a US$45 million investment to expand production at its California facility. The company's board approved...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Prolonged US trade negotiations loom over Taiwanese auto parts suppliers
With tariff negotiations between Taiwan and the United States dragging on with no clear outcome, Taiwan's auto parts industry is feeling like it's on a roller coaster ride —...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Suzuki launches first EV from India as part of global expansion strategy
Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor has officially entered the electric vehicle market with the launch of its first model, the e Vitara, an electric SUV manufactured in Gujarat, India...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Broadcom's plant investment in Spain reportedly canceled, dealing blow to Southern Europe's chip ambitions
Broadcom has reportedly scrapped its plan to invest US$1 billion in an assembly, test, and packaging (ATP) facility in Spain. Reuters and Europa Press cited insiders...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Vietnam's manufacturing and AI growth: What's really happening
Vietnam is changing fast. The country is attracting more foreign investment, especially in manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI). Big companies from the US, Europe, and Asia...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
DDR4 spot prices surge sharply as memory module makers benefit from high inventory in 2Q25
Driven by major DRAM manufacturers focusing on investment and research in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and gradually phasing out mature process products, DDR4 spot prices have rapidly...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
US tariffs disrupt China's PCB expansion plans in Thailand
China has hit a roadblock in its printed circuit board (PCB) industry on its way to expand to Southeast Asia. Starting on August 1, 2025, the US will impose tariffs of up to 36% on...
Monday 14 July 2025
TCL CSOT to build 8.6G OLED line with inkjet printing technology
TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT) will begin building its 8.6G OLED production line in late 2025, aiming to be the first to use inkjet printing on this large substrate...
Sunday 13 July 2025
Top Bright's 1+3 strategy drives growth as HVLP5+ copper foil set for 4Q25 mass production
The stability of the weighing scale market and increasing investment in its new materials business have allowed Top Bright to yield positive results. During the company's earnings...
Saturday 12 July 2025
Southeast Asia tariff uncertainties dampen PCB investment momentum
Southeast Asia's reciprocal tariff framework has prompted major IC substrate manufacturers to pause southbound investment evaluations. Meanwhile, Taiwanese and Chinese PCB producers...
Friday 11 July 2025
SiPearl raises EUR130 million to mass-produce Rhea1 chip with TSMC, advancing Europe's AI and HPC goals
French microprocessor startup SiPearl has secured EUR130 million (US$152.53 million) in a Series A funding round, with investors including Taiwan's Cathay Venture Inc. The company...