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Tuesday 20 January 2026
PowerTech and ChipMOS report robust November profits amid strong memory demand
Memory packaging and testing firms PowerTech Technology and ChipMOS Technologies recorded significant profit increases in November 2025, reflecting robust demand in the memory sector...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Advantest faces three standardization challenges in shift-left testing
The silicon photonics (SiPh) and common packaged optics (CPO) solutions supply chains are emerging this year. Japanese testing equipment maker Advantest says that although optical...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Alibaba's Qwen expansion links AI directly to consumer services
Alibaba is repositioning its Qwen artificial intelligence app as more than a chatbot, turning it into a gateway to the company's vast consumer ecosystem. The app now connects directly...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
BTL sees strong AI server orders, visibility extends to 2Q26
Cloud service providers (CSPs) are significantly increasing capital expenditures, continuously investing in high-end AI servers and deploying cloud AI computing projects. This surge...
Monday 19 January 2026
Ardentec utilization rate rises through 2025 on chip testing demand from networking, automotive, and storage sectors
Semiconductor testing company Ardentec reported steady utilization growth through 2025, driven by strong chip-testing orders from the networking, automotive, and storage markets. The...
Saturday 17 January 2026
Amkor to close longstanding Japan chip plant as EV demand slows

Amkor Technology, the US-based semiconductor packaging and testing company, said it will close its Hakodate plant in northern Japan by...

Saturday 17 January 2026
Packaging and testing cluster expected to emerge as TSMC Arizona GigaFab expands
During TSMC's first earnings call of 2026, CEO C.C. Wei said that key metrics at its Arizona fabs are approaching the level of advanced manufacturing in Taiwan. Rising demand from...
Friday 16 January 2026
Taiwan's semiconductor test solution sector set for rapid growth amid AI chip demand surge
Taiwan's semiconductor test solution providers are poised for strong growth in 2025, driven by rising demand for AI, HPC, and ASICs. With wafer foundries and OSAT providers expanding...
Friday 16 January 2026
Vietnam to set up national semiconductor chip prototyping center
Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology has decided to establish a national center for semiconductor chip prototyping, a move aimed at developing high-quality human resources...
Friday 16 January 2026
OpenAI's acquisition of Torch signals intensifying AI competition in healthcare sector
OpenAI has acquired medical technology startup Torch to enhance its AI capabilities in healthcare, following the recent launch of its ChatGPT Health platform. Torch's founders, including...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Taiwan accelerates drive to build silicon photonics ecosystem

Taiwan's government is stepping up cross-ministerial support to build a domestic silicon photonics ecosystem, with a focus on strengthening...

Thursday 15 January 2026
China takes cautious stance on US H200 chip export, prioritizes local chipmakers
The US government confirmed this week the conditions for exporting the H200 AI chip to China, reportedly including third-party lab testing before shipment to ensure compliance with...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Rising memory prices lift Taiwan supply chain earnings

The global memory industry entered a clear upturn in the second half of 2025 as both spot and contract prices rose sharply, lifting earnings...

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Advanced packaging crunch lifts ASE, KYEC to new highs
TSMC will hold its earnings call on January 15, 2026. Supply chain sources expect AI chip demand to remain strong in 2026, while TSMC's advanced packaging and testing capacity continues...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
HTSI gets boost from probe cards and engineering services

Hermes Testing Solutions Inc. (HTSI), a provider of semiconductor wafer testing solutions, said demand for flexible and highly customized...