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Friday 5 September 2025
Asahi Kasei to double chip insulating material output by 2030 as AI data centers soar
Japan's semiconductor materials suppliers are racing to expand capacity as the AI data center build-out drives unprecedented demand for advanced chips and packaging inputs. Nikkei...
Friday 5 September 2025
Made in China: 5nm GPU clears tape-out, 6nm now sampling
On September 3, 2025, Anhui Anfu Battery Technology announced its portfolio company Xiangdi Xian Computing Technology (XDXCT) had completed tape-out validation of its next-generation...
Friday 5 September 2025
Japanese consortium invests in US fusion startup to advance nuclear fusion power technology
A group of 12 Japanese companies, including Mitsubishi Corporation, NTT, and Kansai Electric Power, announced on September 2, 2025, an investment in Massachusetts-based nuclear fusion...
Friday 5 September 2025
South Korea doubles down on display research as China tightens grip on global market
South Korea plans to more than double its display research budget to counter China's growing dominance, as industry data indicate China could control up to 75% of global panel production...
Friday 5 September 2025
Hyundai hydrogen vision challenged by South Korea's shrinking budget
Hyundai Motor Group recently participated in the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16), emphasizing the necessity of establishing a hydrogen energy ecosystem and reinforcing its position...
Friday 5 September 2025
Analysis: BOE supplies over 40M OLED panels for iPhone, testing supply chain management
For Apple CEO Tim Cook, returning to the White House in early August 2025 and announcing a US$600 billion investment plan over the next four years was a strategic move that pleased...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Taiwan PCB supply chain tightens capex scale; leaders increase AI and SEA investments
Despite facing global end-market inventory adjustments and rising geopolitical uncertainties, Taiwan's printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain is shifting its capital expenditure...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Japan demands state control over Rapidus for US$672 million funding
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has launched a public call for proposals to fund domestic chipmakers as part of a revised Information Processing Promotion Act...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Fujifilm Electronic Materials eyes India for major semiconductor investment
Fujifilm Electronic Materials is considering a significant investment in India as part of its strategy to expand in the fast-growing semiconductor sector, according to a report by...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Nextlink buys Renova Cloud to enter Vietnam’s cloud market
Taiwan-based Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) is strengthening its international and cloud strategy through its cloud business, Nextlink. FET has announced it has signed a 100%...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
South Korean semiconductor firms look to India, led by Samsung's expanding R&D presence
South Korea's semiconductor push into India is being spearheaded by major players such as Samsung Electronics, while smaller firms have shown limited investment despite growing int...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Yageo receives Japanese approval to acquire Shibaura Electronics after national security review
Taiwan-based Yageo has secured approval from Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) authorities to acquire Shibaura Electronics, following an extensive national security review...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
US strips Samsung, SK Hynix of China exemptions, dealing major blow to Korean chipmakers
The US Commerce Department plans to revoke long-standing waivers that have allowed Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to operate their Chinese chip plants using American equipment....
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix VEU exemption revocation opens door for Micron and Chinese chipmakers
On August 29, 2025, local time, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced it will revoke the Validated End-User (VEU) exemptions previously granted to South Korean manufacturers...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Samsung reportedly restarts investment in Taylor fab; Tesla chip mass production timeline revealed
Samsung Electronics will resume its investment in the foundry plant in Taylor, Texas. The previous delays caused by customer confirmation issues have reportedly been resolved, and...