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Wednesday 6 May 2026
India approves new semiconductor and Mini/Micro LED projects
India's latest approvals could expand global display and chip sourcing as the country adds Mini/Micro LED GaN fabrication and large-scale packaging capacity. Global manufacturers and buyers may see new sourcing options as India deepens its production capabilities for displays, power devices, and automotive components.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
GlobalFoundries turns three-continent footprint into geopolitical hedge
In a recent assessment of the semiconductor landscape, GlobalFoundries emphasized the critical need for supply chain resilience amid a "fragmented geopolitical environment." The company is positioning its three-continent manufacturing presence—spanning the US, Germany, and Singapore—as a strategic solution for global customers seeking to mitigate the risks associated with concentrated production.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Eris Technology posts record April revenue on AI robot and server demand
Power semiconductor maker Eris Technology reported consolidated revenue of NT$250 million (US$7.9 million) in April 2026, a company record and up 19% from a year earlier, executives said, as demand tied to AI robots and AI servers began moving from sampling into volume ramp-up. The company said the April result followed 16 months of operational adjustment and signaled a return to a growth track driven by new AI and edge product lines.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
GlobalWafers prepares inventory buffer as geopolitical factors push up gallium prices
Semiconductor silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers said during its May 5 earnings call that it is advancing its next-generation compound semiconductor strategy. In response to advanced packaging and thermal dissipation demand, the company is actively pursuing customer certification for 12-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, while strong demand for gallium nitride (GaN) is driving plans to launch a second phase of capacity expansion.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
GlobalFoundries sees optical and SiGe momentum drive strategic leap into high-value chip markets
GlobalFoundries used its first-quarter 2026 earnings call to spotlight advances in silicon photonics (SiPh), co-packaged optics (CPO), and silicon-germanium (SiGe) development while reporting improved margins and steady revenue. CEO Tim Breen and CFO Sam Franklin framed the quarter as evidence of a strategic shift toward higher-value technology corridors and broader technology services.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Tata Electronics targets US$30B semiconductor buildout to anchor India’s manufacturing push
Tata Electronics is rapidly emerging as one of India's most ambitious bets in the global semiconductor and electronics industry, with a long-term goal of building a US$30 billion business anchored in chip manufacturing, advanced packaging, and electronics services.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Lumentum sees explosive expansion as AI demand fuels record results
Lumentum reported record third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$808 million, reflecting strong year-over-year growth driven by demand for optical components used in AI infrastructure, according to the company.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
GlobalFoundries signals stronger second half despite mixed end-market demand
GlobalFoundries reported first-quarter results broadly in line with expectations, with management highlighting solid execution and profitability at the upper end of guidance ranges, according to company statements. Chief executive Tim Breen said the company made "significant traction in secular growth end markets," supported by differentiated technologies and customer-focused execution.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
From China to Arizona: How AI and TSMC are redrawing Taiwan's economic map
Taiwan's decades-long tilt toward China is giving way to a sharper, US-focused strategy. Semiconductor expansion and surging demand for AI infrastructure are redrawing the island's trade flows — and its industrial ambitions.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Southeast Asia's fab deficit threatens a chip boom shutout
Global semiconductor sales are projected to reach US$1 trillion this year and could double to US$2 trillion by 2035, driven by rapid growth in AI data centers. But the boom is also shining new light on Southeast Asia's limited front-end manufacturing base, as SEMI urges the region to add more fabs to reduce chip supply-chain concentration in China and Taiwan.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Samsung board chairman warns strike could disrupt chip output

Samsung Electronics' labor dispute is widening beyond a fight over bonuses, after board chairman Shin Je-yoon made a rare appeal for management and unionized workers to resolve the standoff through dialogue as a planned strike threatens to disrupt chip production, customer trust, and South Korea's broader economy.

Tuesday 5 May 2026
Tesla AI5 dual sourcing may not mean equal weight for Samsung
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's in-house AI5 chip has completed design tape-out and entered a critical pre-production validation stage. The move has drawn renewed attention from supply chains in Taiwan and South Korea as Tesla builds a scalable computing infrastructure for vehicles, AI training systems, and humanoid robots.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Ardentec's Longtan plant to start AI ASIC testing in 3Q26
Ardentec's Longtan plant is set to begin taking AI ASIC wafer-probing orders in the third quarter of 2026, as the semiconductor testing provider moves to capture spillover demand from foundry strategic partners.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Another Qualcomm exec joins Intel to lead PC and physical AI unit
Intel has announced that it has appointed Alex Katouzian as head of its Client Computing and Physical AI Division. With this hire, Intel seeks to align its consumer PC business with physical AI applications spanning robotics and AI -enabled devices.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
As Nvidia goes to zero in China, Beijing races to fill the void
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company's share of China's data-center computing market has dropped to zero. The admission underscores how US export controls are reshaping the country's AI chip sector — and how urgently Beijing is moving to localize its semiconductor supply chain, from processors to silicon wafers.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
SEMICON SEA 2026: the trillion-dollar chip era is already here
The global semiconductor industry is entering a "multi-trillion-dollar" growth cycle sooner than expected, SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha said, urging Southeast Asian countries to strengthen cooperation to address talent, energy, and geopolitical challenges. Manocha predicted rapid revenue expansion driven by AI, IoT, and quantum demand.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Apple reportedly explores Intel and Samsung chip production to reshape advanced manufacturing strategy
Apple is exploring a significant shift in its semiconductor supply chain, holding early discussions with Intel and Samsung Electronics to produce the main processors used in its devices, according to Bloomberg. The move would mark a potential diversification away from its long-standing reliance on TSMC, Apple's exclusive partner for more than a decade.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Intel PC chip roadmap takes shape as Razor Lake, Titan Lake stay on track
Intel is gaining momentum in both chip design and foundry operations. Its PC platform roadmap for the next two years is coming into sharper focus as process technology and yield improve, according to PC supply-chain sources.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Univacco eyes 2027 Vietnam plant ramp-up for CPO and advanced packaging materials
Univacco said its Vietnam plant will begin mass production in the second quarter of 2027 as the company moves to position itself in the co-packaged optics and advanced packaging materials supply chain. The move aims to leverage tariff advantages, lower manufacturing costs, and ample labor to boost overseas competitiveness.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Onsemi says China remains a strong market despite softer passenger vehicle volumes
Onsemi told investors during its first-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on May 4, that China remains a key growth market for its automotive power products, even as China's passenger vehicle market softened. The company reported that "Our China automotive revenue grew year-over-year in the first quarter, despite a decline in the China passenger vehicle market of 6% for the same period," framing the performance as evidence of rising semiconductor content and share gains within Chinese electric vehicle programs.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Onsemi sees AI data center and Treo driving revenue and margin recovery
During an earnings call on May 4, Onsemi portrayed its artificial intelligence data center business and new Treo platform as central to a recovery that began in the first quarter, saying improving order patterns and product ramps are translating into higher revenue, expanding gross margins, and stronger cash returns to shareholders.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Lattice Semiconductor strikes US$1.65B deal for AMI as AI data center demand drives record growth
Lattice Semiconductor has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AMI, a leading provider of platform firmware and infrastructure manageability software, for US$1.65 billion. The deal — structured as US$1.0 billion in cash and roughly US$650 million in Lattice stock — is expected to close in Q3 2026 and would effectively double Lattice's total serviceable addressable market to approximately US$12 billion.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Onsemi signals early recovery as AI demand strengthens but profitability remains volatile
Onsemi reported a mixed but generally improving set of first-quarter 2026 results, signaling early signs of recovery in key end markets while highlighting ongoing volatility in profitability.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Intel's revival runs on politics and promises — but supply bottlenecks tell a different story
Intel's share price has hit historic highs as the semiconductor industry draws significant investor attention. But is this hype justified? DIGITIMES analyst Luke Lin took a deep dive into the fundamental facts, production bottlenecks, and competitive gaps behind Intel's surge during a recent podcast.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Samsung reportedly eyes SiC foundry reboot, targets 2028 mass production
Samsung Electronics is reportedly restarting its silicon carbide (SiC) wafer foundry business, aiming to tap into the fast-growing next-generation power semiconductor market, reinforce its market position, and improve utilization rates at its existing 8-inch foundry lines. Industry estimates suggest Samsung could enter mass production of SiC chips by 2028.