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Wednesday 22 October 2025
Tesla maps out AI6 chip supply chain from Korea to Texas
Tesla has started preparing for the production of its next-generation AI6 chip at Samsung's wafer foundry. Observers believe the company will first handle core technology development...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
PSMC narrows loss despite memory market tightness and cautious IT demand
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (PSMC) reported a reduced net loss in the third quarter of 2025, driven by stronger memory product shipments, improved gross margins,...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Samsung's HBM4 logic die yield reportedly surpasses 90% ahead of Nvidia final tests
Samsung Electronics is preparing to enter the final quality testing phase for Nvidia's sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4), as its foundry division ramps up wafer production...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
China races to cut ASML reliance: AMIES unveils lithography lineup
China's semiconductor industry is stepping up its drive for self-sufficiency. In its latest move, AMIES Technology, a subsidiary of Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE), introduced...
Monday 20 October 2025
Exclusive: TSMC tightens China orders after US sanctions; Huawei proxy Sophgo cut off, Bitmain halved

Fueled by strong orders from Apple and Nvidia, TSMC posted record third-quarter results and raised its full-year US dollar revenue growth...

Friday 17 October 2025
Taiwan suppliers pivot to Micron amid TSMC Kumamoto delays
TSMC's ambitious plan for a second wafer fab in Kumamoto, Japan, is facing significant delays, leaving a cluster of Taiwanese suppliers in limbo and forcing them to seek alternative...
Friday 17 October 2025
GlobalWafers launches Fab300 in Italy, boosting Europe's semiconductor autonomy
GlobalWafers announced on October 16 that its new 12-inch wafer fab, Fab300, in Novara, Italy, has officially begun operations. This marks a significant step in the company's global...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
L&T Semiconductor partners with Foxconn's HYS to develop high-voltage power wafers
On October 14, 2025, L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) announced a long-term partnership with Foxconn subsidiary Hon Young Semiconductor (HYS) to jointly develop and manufacture...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Commentary: China weaponizes rare earth dominance, global tech to pay the price
China tightened rare earth export controls after its National Day holidays, using its dominant production capacity to pressure US firms and advanced chipmakers amid rising supply...
Monday 13 October 2025
Doosan eyes SK Siltron acquisition to expand semiconductor ecosystem
Originally rooted in heavy industry, South Korea's Doosan Group is expanding into the semiconductor sector and is considering acquiring semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron...
Saturday 11 October 2025
Nemstek targets semiconductor market growth with listing planned for November
Nemstek, a leading plasma equipment manufacturer, has intensified its focus on semiconductor, ABF substrate, PCB, and new energy environmental applications in recent years, steadily...
Saturday 11 October 2025
Intel's Arizona Fab 52 begins production in major advance for US-based chip manufacturing
Intel officially announced on October 9 (Taipei time) the beginning of mass production at Fab 52, its latest wafer plant. The new fab, located in Chandler, Arizona, marks a significant...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Semicon West relocation doubles attendance as US chip investment surges
The annual SEMICON West relocated for the first time to Phoenix in 2025, the new hub of US chip manufacturing. Compared to previous years, the event saw a 45% increase in exhibitors,...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Phoenix Silicon International expands wafer production capacity with new FAB3B facility
Phoenix Silicon International (PSI) has officially launched the expansion of its Zhonggang FAB3A/B manufacturing complex, announcing plans for the new FAB3B plant to begin production...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Taiwanese firms set to revamp HR deployment as US, Thailand tighten expat rules
The restructuring of global supply chains under the Donald Trump 2.0 era is forcing companies to rethink human resource strategies. At TSMC's wafer fabrication facilities in Arizona,...