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Thursday 9 April 2026
China accelerates semiconductor equipment localization; Korean firms eyeing Taiwan as orders slip
In response to US semiconductor sanctions and to accelerate AI industry development, China is aggressively promoting localization in semiconductor manufacturing. While South Korean...
Tuesday 7 April 2026
MSScorps targets CPO demand with in-house silicon photonics test platform

MSScorps has expanded its silicon photonics (SiPh) testing capabilities in recent years and will debut its in-house "MSS HG" platform...

Thursday 2 April 2026
South Korea reportedly advances GaAs localization with 95% yield on 4-inch process
South Korea is moving closer to localizing high-performance compound semiconductor components long reliant on imports after achieving a key manufacturing milestone, according to ET...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Malaysia defends EV policy as BYD weighs assembly pullout
Malaysia's EV industrial policy is creating tension with foreign automakers, as export-driven and localization rules prompt BYD to reassess a planned plant. At the same time, authorities...
Friday 27 March 2026
CMC targets over 18% sales surge in 2026 on EV push, Mitsubishi lineup and localization strategy
Taiwan's China Motor Corporation (CMC) is positioning for a sales rebound in 2026 after navigating a difficult year marked by macroeconomic headwinds and policy uncertainty, banking...
Thursday 26 March 2026
MediaTek advances Taiwanese language AI amid linguistic and security challenges
MediaTek highlighted at AI EXPO Taiwan 2026 how language-specific challenges complicate the deployment of AI globally, as Taiwanese tonal variety, mixed writing systems, and local...
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Nexperia turmoil accelerates localization; Panjit targets 5% global MOS market share
As mature process foundry prices rise, Panjit COO Edgar Chen said the company will not implement across-the-board price hikes despite increasing copper raw material costs. Instead,...
Monday 23 March 2026
Taiwan's Hai Long 3 wind farm installs first turbine, marking milestone for local supply chain
Taiwan's Hai Long Offshore Wind Project announced on March 20 that the first wind turbine at the Hai Long 3 wind farm has been successfully installed offshore. The turbine nacelle...
Thursday 12 March 2026
SMIC flags supply squeeze in memory, BCD chips
China's largest contract chipmaker, SMIC, says orders for mature-node memory and BCD processes are running at full capacity, pushing prices higher as AI demand tightens supply across...
Monday 9 March 2026
EU policies tighten costs and complexity for automakers, industry warns
The EU's simultaneous push for stricter emission rules and industrial localization is increasing operational costs and complicating transformation for European carmakers, industry...
Friday 6 March 2026
Tata cements EV lead in India as 2026 roadmap targets scale, premium push and charging dominance
Tata Motors is doubling down on electric vehicles as India's energy transition accelerates, leveraging policy protection, aggressive pricing, and localization to defend its 40% EV...
Monday 2 March 2026
India roundup: An emerging chip trio in Asia

A trilateral semiconductor model is emerging, combining Japan's capital, Taiwan's ecosystem expertise,...

Friday 27 February 2026
TSMC pushes Japanese suppliers to localize electroplating additives in Taiwan
As AI-driven demand continues to lift global semiconductor output, TSMC is accelerating the localization of electroplating additives used in advanced packaging to secure a stable supply...
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Taiwan offshore wind faces test as localization protection ends
Taiwan's offshore wind sector is entering the third phase of block development (Phase 3-3) vendor selection, marking the first time localization requirements have been removed. The...
Friday 13 February 2026
Naura rises to No. 5 in global semiconductor equipment rankings

China's semiconductor equipment makers are advancing rapidly even as the global chip supply chain undergoes restructuring and geopolitical...