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Thursday 28 August 2025
US weighs equity stakes in chipmakers under CHIPS Act, but Nvidia off the table
The Trump administration's move to take a 10% stake in Intel has intensified debate over whether CHIPS and Science Act subsidies could be linked to equity ownership, fueling concerns...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Google's new TPU Ironwood delivers leap in computing power, integrating 9,216 chips
The AI infrastructure arms race is escalating at an unprecedented pace. At Hot Chips 2025, Google unveiled more details about its next-generation TPU platform, Ironwood, and how it...
Thursday 28 August 2025
CoWoP packaging takes on TSMC’s CoWoS, pressures CoPoS in AI chips
Advanced packaging technologies are evolving at breakneck speed, with attention now shifting beyond wafer-level processes to panel and printed circuit board (PCB) platforms. A new...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Youngwoo DSP secures display equipment contract with Samsung Display Vietnam
South Korean display inspection equipment company Youngwoo DSP has signed a supply contract with Samsung Display Vietnam (SDV) valued at KRW17.9 billion (approx. US$13.2 million)...
Thursday 28 August 2025
TEL says no data leak after ex-employee indicted in Taiwan for alleged TSMC 2nm tech theft
Taiwan has indicted a former TSMC engineer for allegedly leaking 2nm technology to benefit Tokyo Electron (TEL). TEL said it regrets the case, found no evidence of data leaks, and...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Japan expected to advance legacy semiconductor, LCD production transfer to India
Japan and India are accelerating plans to relocate production of legacy semiconductor and LCD technologies to India, aiming to reduce dependence on China and strengthen economic se...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Taiwanese tech firms, led by TSMC, pursue global investments to enhance operations and manage currency risks
The Department of Investment Review within Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has approved five investments by Taiwanese technology firms involving overseas capital injections...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Taiwan prosecutors indict three over TSMC trade secret theft for overseas use
Taiwan prosecutors have formally indicted three individuals for allegedly stealing core national semiconductor trade secrets from TSMC, the country's leading chipmaker, for potential...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Nvidia ramps GB300, RTX PRO, and Rubin platforms as AI infrastructure demand soars
Nvidia posted US$46.7 billion in revenue for the second quarter, up 56% year-on-year, driven by strong AI and data center demand. Looking ahead, the company is ramping GB300 racks,...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Samsung is reportedly considering a stake in Intel to boost chip packaging and challenge TSMC

Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering a strategic investment in Intel to strengthen its foundry business, according to South...

Thursday 28 August 2025
Wistron chairman sees going global as an opportunity for businesses
Although tariff issues have temporarily eased, the industry remains concerned about the unknown implications of the US Section 232 investigation. In response, Wistron chairman Simon...
Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea races to close gap in hybrid bonding as global rivals move ahead
South Korean experts are raising alarms that domestic semiconductor equipment manufacturers may be falling behind in developing hybrid bonding technology—critical for advancing...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Rebellions unveils chiplet AI accelerator to challenge Nvidia in hyperscale market
Korea-based Rebellions unveiled its next-generation AI accelerator, REBEL-Quad, at the Hot Chips 2025 symposium in California, positioning itself as a direct rival to Nvidia's Blackwell...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Semiconductor and defense sectors drive ChenFull Precision's optimistic outlook for 2026 operations
ChenFull Precision has disclosed that thanks to momentum from the semiconductor and defense industries, revenue in the second half of 2025 is expected to achieve double-digit growth...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Commentary: Trump eyes TSMC's Arizona fab as leverage to lift Intel and 'Made in America' drive
Since August 11, 2025, when Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, and following the White House confirmation on August 22 that it would subsidize...