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Friday 26 July 2024
Sink or surf? VCs weigh in on Taiwan startups facing the AI Tsunami
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries globally, Taiwan's startup ecosystem finds itself at a critical juncture.
Friday 26 July 2024
VueReal collaborates with RiTdisplay to expand Micro LED consumer wearable applications
Canadian Micro LED startup VueReal has been actively expanding its operations, recently announcing the construction of a new production line.
Friday 26 July 2024
Japan may offer more support for Rapidus 2nm chip ambition
The Japanese government is taking significant steps to support Rapidus in its efforts to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. This includes providing financial support,...
Friday 26 July 2024
India reportedly to ease curbs on Chinese investments
As Narendra Modi enters his third term as India's Prime Minister, the country is reportedly expected to adopt a somewhat softer stance on its economic ties with China by easing its...
Friday 26 July 2024
Chinese foundries favor domestic orders, limiting fab capacity for others
Chinese foundries have prioritized orders from domestic customers, resulting in limited availability of fab capacity for others particularly Taiwan-based ones targeting the Chinese...
Thursday 25 July 2024
US urges Mexico to boost semiconductor investment to keep pace with heated nearshoring race
A high official of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has recently urged Mexico to significantly increase investment in its semiconductor industry over the next two...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Nexchip joins Chinese indigenization drive with photomask production, aiming for full-service foundry status
Nexchip is expanding into photomask production, aiming to achieve mass production by the fourth quarter. This move positions Nexchip as a full-service foundry, similar to TSMC and...
Thursday 25 July 2024
TSMC to break ground for German fab at year-end 2024, sources say
TSMC is expected to break ground on its new wafer fab in Germany around the end of 2024, with volume production to begin by the end of 2027, according to sources at semiconductor...
Thursday 25 July 2024
TSMC fab in Germany faces challenges for profitability
TSMC's German wafer fab will confront three major barriers to profitability: labor unions, high costs, and a limited workforce.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Intel Foundry faces hurdles in European expansion and performance struggles
Intel has confirmed that part of its European investment project has been shelved due to economic reasons, highlighting the chipmaker's challenges in its foundry business, which relies...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Onsemi selected to power next-gen VW EV
Onsemi has announced a landmark supply agreement with Volkswagen (VW) - the world's second-largest automaker - to provide a complete power box solution for its next-generation electric...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
PTI engaged in FOPLP, seeking collaboration
Powertech Technology (PTI) is currently developing fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) and seeking collaboration with fabless chip vendors, according to the Taiwan-based memory...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
SDC 8.6G OLED investment fuels South Korea panel equipment import surge
South Korea's imports of panel manufacturing equipment soared tenfold in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching approximately US$315 million. This dramatic...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Post-Biden-exodus, Democratic candidates and supply chain prospects
On July 21, US President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek re-election, a decision that adds new variables to the semiconductor and electronic manufacturing supply chain...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Samsung HBM3 and HBM3E still pending Nvidia quality tests
Korean media reports said Samsung Electronics's 4-generation high bandwidth memory product (HBM3) has been validated and has started mass production. However, industry sources only...