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Thursday 1 January 2026
Commentary: Nvidia's Groq deal reshapes semiconductor industry in 3 key ways
The biggest recent news in AI chip development is Nvidia's non-exclusive technology licensing agreement with Groq. Nvidia invested US$20 billion to acquire Groq's technology license...
Sunday 28 December 2025
Taiwan faces a record green talent shortage as AI reshapes hiring
Demand for green talent in Taiwan has surged to unprecedented levels. The pending implementation of carbon fees, continued growth in the green technology sector, and rising demands...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
CHT builds AI base with Kaohsiung, all-optical backbone network set for 2026
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) is expanding its AI and infrastructure footprint by establishing a shared AI exhibition space and research and development office at Kaohsiung's Pier F on December...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Malaysia's semiconductor packaging and testing industry gains momentum with Taiwanese investments
Malaysia's semiconductor packaging and testing sector is experiencing rapid growth driven by Taiwanese and other foreign investments, according to PwC Taiwan. The firm highlights...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
CHIPX eyes Malaysia for 8-inch GaN-on-SiC wafer fab

Dublin-based semiconductor startup CHIPX plans to build an 8-inch gallium nitride on silicon carbide wafer fabrication plant in Malaysia...

Tuesday 23 December 2025
Tech giants battle for AI talent as 'boomerang' hires surge in 2025
Tech giants, including OpenAI, Meta Platforms, and Anthropic PBC, are sparking intense competition for artificial intelligence (AI) talent. Google, in particular, has turned to rehiring...
Monday 22 December 2025
Weekly news roundup: Intel's TSMC talent grab draws scrutiny, Samsung foundry lands Intel order, Moore's Law talent gap looms
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of December 15 to December 21, 2025.
Friday 19 December 2025
Meta prepares major AI push in 1H26
Meta is accelerating its AI strategy with the development of two new flagship AI models. According to The Wall Street Journal, its image and video generation system code-named...
Thursday 18 December 2025
Taiwan's AI software push needs substance, not stopgaps
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai recently announced the government plans to invest NT$31.1 billion (US$992.95 million) in 2026 for 10 major AI infrastructure initiatives, including a government-subsidized...
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Moore's Law of Economy: Former TSMC exec warns semiconductor talent gap could widen 15-fold
Burn-Jeng Lin, one of TSMC's six R&D pioneers and current dean of National Tsing Hua University's College of Semiconductor Research, introduced the concept of a "Moore's Law of...
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Topco partners with Taiwan academia to advance semiconductor materials R&D
In a strategic move to bolster Taiwan's semiconductor talent pipeline and advanced research capabilities, Topco Scientific Co. (TSC) announced on December 16, 2025, a deep industry-academia...
Tuesday 16 December 2025
'Father of Immersion Lithography' warns: Intel's TSMC talent grab invites process tech scrutiny
Intel's recruitment of Wei-jen Lo, formerly TSMC's Senior Vice President of Strategy Development, signals an aggressive push by the US IDM to regain process leadership. However, industry...
Monday 15 December 2025
Singapore boosts semiconductor sector with workforce training and new R&D hub
Singapore is expanding its domestic semiconductor capabilities through AI-focused workforce programs, SME digitalization efforts, and new research infrastructure, according to Ang...
Thursday 11 December 2025
South Korea targets new fabs, HBM leadership, fabless revamp in US$468bn chip push
South Korea has unveiled an expansive semiconductor strategy to secure its lead in next-generation memory and revive weaker segments such as logic chips and the domestic fabless sector...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Singapore unveils US$28.5 billion tech plan, spotlight on 2026 semiconductor drive

Singapore will invest SGD37 billion (approx. US$28.5 billion) over the next five years under its Research, Innovation and Enterprise...