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Wednesday 1 October 2025
China launches K-Visa to attract global STEM talent
China has officially introduced its K-visa, a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting foreign STEM graduates, just as the US sharply raised H-1B visa fees to US$100,000 per applicant...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
DB HiTek expands foundry presence in India through SmartSoC partnership
SmartSoC Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with South Korea's DB HiTek to strengthen access to specialty foundry services for India's semiconductor ecosystem. Under the...
Monday 29 September 2025
India accelerates chip ambitions with record investments and tight deadlines
India, traditionally seen as a global hub for IT services, exports second only to the US, is now shifting focus towards becoming a significant player in semiconductor manufacturing...
Friday 26 September 2025
Taiwan struggles to attract Indian tech talent despite semiconductor ambitions
The Indian government is advancing a Swadeshi movement—a self-reliance initiative—with a budget allocation of INR760 billion (approximately US$8.621 billion) to build...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
South Korea urges US visa fee discounts amid H-1B cost hike
South Korean scholars have urged government support to reduce the new US$100,000 H-1B visa fees, suggesting a stabilization fund, tax incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
India emerges as advanced-node chip design leader, says Cadence exec
India's semiconductor engineers are moving from support roles to taking ownership of first-time, advanced-node design work once confined to global headquarters, according to Cadence...
Thursday 18 September 2025
Arm inaugurates Bengaluru design center, boosting India's chip ambitions
Arm has opened a new chip design center in Bengaluru focused on advanced 2nm chips. Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called it a milestone for India's semiconductor goals, making...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Taiwan's IC design industry risks losing No.2 spot to China; government unveils '4H' strategy
Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) design industry ranks second worldwide, trailing only the US. However, in recent years, Taiwan's position has become increasingly precarious due to...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Kumamoto University revises education strategy as result of TSMC's Japan fab
Jun Otani, executive vice president of Kumamoto University, highlighted the university's 268-year history during a Taiwan-Japan semiconductor supply chain talent forum. Following...
Monday 15 September 2025
Korean giants step up investments in India as it emerges as both key manufacturing hub and growing consumer market
According to Ddaily, Samsung announced it will expand its India Innovation Campus (SIC) program from four states to ten this year, aiming to train 20,000 students, six times...
Monday 15 September 2025
Omnipotent combination of semiconductor and AI ushers in new phase of technological explosion, says former TSMC R&D VP
Former TSMC R&D vice president Jack Sun, who currently serves as senior vice president at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), emphasized that semiconductors can no...
Monday 15 September 2025
Lite-On Technology marks 50th anniversary, chairman Tom Soong warns of rapid AI-driven competition
Lite-On Technology commemorated its 50th anniversary as chairman Tom Soong urged swift transformation as the rapid AI surge reshapes global competition. The firm plans to double overseas...
Sunday 14 September 2025
Intel loses key Ohio fab lobbyist and Xeon architect as delays mount
Since taking over as CEO in March 2025, Lip-Bu Tan has rolled out sweeping organizational reforms at Intel, from business restructuring to large-scale layoffs. The overhaul has fueled...
Saturday 13 September 2025
Commentary: China's chip sector faces the citizenship question
Talent has long been the defining currency in the global semiconductor race. For decades, Chinese-born engineers with deep overseas experience drove China's rapid catch-up, fueling...
Saturday 13 September 2025
TSMC builds new fab supply chain hub in southern Taiwan
TSMC continues to advance its investment plan for the Pingtung Science Park, officially opening the site for vendors to begin construction. Arthur Chuang, vice president of Facility...