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Thursday 9 November 2023
Vedanta TFT LCD collaboration with Innolux awaits approval amidst delays in wafer fab project
Despite little progress on an ambitious wafer fab project, Vedanta's TFT LCD plan in partnership with Taiwan-based Innolux has been advancing, waiting for approval by the Indian go...
Friday 3 November 2023
Government accepts donation of 12-inch wafer fab equipment to bolster Taiwan's chip-driven innovation
In a significant development for the 10-year Taiwan Chip-Driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP), certain businesses have expressed their willingness to donate 12-inch wafer...
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Powerchip reportedly seeks government subsidies for new Japan fab
Pure-play foundry Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) is reportedly negotiating subsidies with the Japanese government with regards to the establishment of a new 12-inch...
Tuesday 17 October 2023
TSMC says no plans for investment in Longtan
TSMC has stated that, given the current circumstances, the pure-play foundry will not consider investing in Longtan, northern Taiwan.
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Taiwanese firms' role in Huawei chip fab sparks controversy amid geopolitical tensions
Recent foreign media revelations have named United Integrated Services, L&K Engineering, Topco Scientific, and Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Taiwan as contributors to the construction...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Memory and semiconductor foundries face contrasting recovery prospects amid economic shift
As South Korean memory manufacturers anticipate a recovery in Q4 2023, the semiconductor foundry sector reportedly continues to grapple with lingering demand uncertainties.
Thursday 5 October 2023
Is Huawei using enigmatic strategy to drive the US into a dilemma?
Huawei unconventionally releasing its Mate 60 Pro 5G smartphone in late August witout prior notice garnered global attention, but during the subsequent official product launch event...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Topco, UIS deny breaking US sanctions against Huawei
Two Taiwanese companies have dismissed allegations made in a recent media report that they had helped Huawei construct wafer fabs in China.
Thursday 21 September 2023
TSMC's Kumamoto fab set to run entirely on renewable energy
TSMC's construction of a new wafer fab in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, has revitalized the once-declining "Kyushu Silicon Island" concept, but water and renewable energy infrastructure...
Thursday 21 September 2023
Taiwan sees 12-inch wafer fab donation to support startup chip tape-out
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) held a a press conference to announce the Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CbI) on September 20. One...
Friday 1 September 2023
Why TSMC sees more trouble than Samsung in US fab projects
TSMC has encountered difficulties building its advanced wafer fab in the US, sparking concerns over the prospects of the Taiwanese foundry house's overseas expansions in terms of...
Friday 25 August 2023
Samsung Foundry Forum expands to Germany and Japan to secure more orders
In a bid to secure wafer foundry clients, Samsung Electronics has continued to pursue startup clients with potential. Recently, it plans to host the Samsung Foundry Forum (SFF) in...
Thursday 24 August 2023
Land, water supply now biggest issue for building new wafer fabs in Japan
TSMC's wafer fab under construction in Kumamoto aligns with the purpose of the Economic Security Promotion Act (ESPA) legislated by the Japanese government in 2022, which highlights...
Tuesday 15 August 2023
TSMC should be able to keep its new overseas JV fabs profitable
Market observers view TSMC's overseas expansion strategy with skepticism, which also presents some opportunities for the pure-play foundry. Despite the fact that its wholly owned...
Friday 4 August 2023
Infineon to build 200mm SiC fab in Malaysia
The trend toward decarbonization will lead to robust market growth for power semiconductors, particularly those based on materials with wide bandgaps. According to Infineon Technologies,...
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