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Tuesday 11 February 2025
Why TSMC elects to reveal its earthquake loss figures now
In recent months, as the US has tightened its AI restrictions and unleashed disruptive tariff measures, many believe that TSMC will be the first to bear the brunt. However, after...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Minds that shaped chip guru Jim Keller: Beyond Steve Jobs
Jim Keller's career has been shaped by interactions with some of the most influential figures in the semiconductor industry. As Jim Keller entered his forties, he met a figure at...
Monday 10 February 2025
Weekly news roundup: ASML CEO signals US advantage; Tongfu reportedly begins HBM2 trial assembly
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from February 3 – February 8.
Saturday 8 February 2025
Jim Keller: How early setbacks forged a semiconductor visionary
Jim Keller, a semiconductor industry veteran, remains deeply involved in RISC-V development, working to establish a new foundation for AI-driven computing despite being years away...
Friday 7 February 2025
Power semiconductor makers face OSAT relocation hurdles
The G2 semiconductor rivalry has intensified following President Donald Trump's return to office. While the power semiconductor industry continues to operate under the IDM model,...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Chipmakers brace for uncertainty as Trump's tariff threats loom over semiconductor recovery
In a semiconductor industry that's been struggling with an oversupply of chips and weak demand, Infineon Technologies AG navigated its way through the turbulence and offered some...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
TSMC launches 5-year CoWoS expansion; bolsters Nvidia's AI dominance amid DeepSeek challenge
The global political and economic landscape is characterized by volatility; nevertheless, sources within the semiconductor industry suggest that TSMC's expansion strategy for advanced...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Nvidia faces challenges as DeepSeek disrupts AI market ahead of 1Q25 earnings
Nvidia's stock value has declined sharply in recent days following the emergence of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, resulting in a substantial decrease in its market capitalization....
Monday 3 February 2025
Tariffs 2.0 hits tech: TSMC fast-tracks US expansion amid AI shakeup
The global semiconductor industry is in turmoil, with TSMC facing a rocky start to the year, hit by three major challenges at once. Earthquakes in southern Taiwan could cost billions,...
Friday 31 January 2025
CHPT co-founder outlines new AI strategies to tackle challenges and seize growth opportunities in Taiwan's semiconductor market.
The semiconductor industry is swiftly advancing due to high-performance computing and AI smartphones, creating opportunities for AI semiconductors. With the growing demand for advanced...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Taiwan's mature chip makers need their own major league
Recent US Section 301 tariffs targeting China's semiconductor industry have spotlighted the mature process segment. While the definition of mature processes remains somewhat fluid,...
Friday 24 January 2025
South Korea's system semiconductor market share set to drop to 1.6%—what's next?
The global IC design market is expanding rapidly, driven by the growth of AI. However, South Korea's system semiconductor sector, which currently holds a modest 2% market share, faces...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Nvidia, MediaTek unite to advance AI PCs; major launch expected in September 2025
Nvidia's partnership with MediaTek is generating significant buzz in the semiconductor industry, attracting keen interest from analysts and stakeholders alike. The collaboration aims...
Monday 20 January 2025
TSMC secures first US$1.5 billion subsidy, expects funding continuity under Trump
Despite concerns over President-elect Trump's criticism of Taiwan's alleged semiconductor industry appropriation, TSMC's CFO Wendell Huang expressed confidence that the company will...
Monday 20 January 2025
Taiwan machine tool output plummets 56% from peak amid crisis
Taiwan's machine tool industry experienced unprecedented challenges in 2024, presenting a stark contrast to the thriving semiconductor and ICT sectors. Industry leaders have intensified...