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Wednesday 11 February 2026
Samsung schedules Feb. 25 Unpacked as Galaxy S26 launch comes into view

Samsung Electronics has set February 25, 2026, for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, returning to San Francisco to unveil what it describes as a "new phase" in mobile computing.

Wednesday 11 February 2026
SMIC breaks 2025 revenue record, margins fall to 19.2%
On February 10, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported record 2025 revenues, but quarterly gross margins fell to 19.2%. The decline, driven by heavy depreciation costs and shifting smartphone supply chain dynamics, underscores the financial pressure of aggressive capacity expansion despite sustained high utilization across manufacturing facilities.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
DIGITIMES Insight: Intel 14A delays expose cracks in AI infrastructure expectations
Intel's 14A process node has become a focal point for the semiconductor industry, with market observers viewing it as a critical test of the company's manufacturing resurgence strategy. The advanced node has attracted significant attention amid speculation that major customers like Apple and Nvidia could adopt it for high-volume production. However, recent developments suggest these optimistic timelines may need recalibration.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Amazon and STMicroelectronics expand collaboration on data center chips

Amazon is deepening its partnership with STMicroelectronics, expanding a multiyear, multibillion-dollar collaboration aimed at developing specialized chips for data center infrastructure, as cloud computing giants race to improve performance and energy efficiency amid surging demand.

Wednesday 11 February 2026
Taiwan exports exceed NT$2 trillion in January, memory shortage escalates
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on February 9, 2026, that Taiwan's exports in January 2026 hit a record high, surpassing NT$2 trillion (US$63.4 billion) for the first time, up 69.9% year-on-year. Strong demand for AI servers, ongoing memory shortages, and the competitiveness of Taiwan's semiconductor products drove the surge.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
TSMC deepens its lead with a US$45 billion 2026 investment plan and a generational reshuffle
Riding a year of extraordinary growth powered by the AI boom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has approved a 2026 strategy that couples record capital spending with one of the most consequential management reshuffles in its history. The board's decisions underscore how aggressively the world's largest contract chipmaker intends to widen its technological and organizational lead.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Renesas turns to China and India for recovery after first net loss in six years
Renesas Electronics recorded its first net loss in six years in fiscal 2025, reflecting weak demand for automotive semiconductors and a limited contribution from AI-related products. The company is recalibrating its strategy, with India and China positioned as key pillars in its recovery roadmap.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Vanguard sees modest recovery as capacity use rises in early 2026

Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) reported consolidated revenue of NT$4.01 billion (approx. US$127 million) in January 2026, reflecting a decline in wafer shipments. The figure was down 18.6% from December 2025, when revenue totaled NT$4.93 billion, but up 18.4% from a year earlier, underscoring uneven but improving demand conditions.

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Analysis: Japan's supermajority reshapes Asia's semiconductor competition
Japan's latest election is being read by global markets as a turning point in industrial policy, capital flows, and technology sovereignty across Asia — not a routine political cycle. Following the February 2026 lower house election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 seats, crossing the two-thirds threshold and delivering one of the strongest mandates in postwar Japan. The broader ruling bloc with the Japan Innovation Party reached about 352 seats, giving the coalition effective legislative control in the 464-seat chamber.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
US plans chip tariff breaks for tech giants tied to TSMC's US expansion
The Trump administration is preparing to spare major US technology companies from a new round of semiconductor tariffs as they expand data center capacity to support the artificial intelligence boom, according to the Financial Times. The plan would grant tariff carve-outs to US hyperscalers, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, with relief tied to the scale of TSMC's US investment commitments and projected production capacity. TSMC is the world's largest contract chipmaker.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Analysis: Alphabet's century bond reveals who matters in Asia's AI money trail
Alphabet Inc. has executed a financial maneuver that fundamentally alters the landscape of the AI arms race.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
TSMC posts 36.8% sales surge in January 2026 on strong AI demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.(TSMC) reported a sharp 36.8% jump in January revenue, underscoring an acceleration in global demand for advanced semiconductors that outpaced market expectations.

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Europe deploys NanoIC pilot line to accelerate sub-2nm AI chip development

Europe has taken a decisive step toward advanced semiconductor leadership with the launch of the NanoIC pilot line at Imec's Leuven headquarters, positioning the region to accelerate development of sub-2nm systems-on-chip (SoCs) and strengthen its role in next-generation chip manufacturing.

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Onsemi 4Q25 revenue drops 11% as power, analog weakness persists

Onsemi's revenue declined in the fourth quarter as its two largest business units continued to post year-over-year sales declines, highlighting persistent weakness across key parts of its portfolio.

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Nexchip Phase IV expansion supports SmartSens, Xiaomi in building domestic CIS supply chain
China's foundry sector is accelerating expansion across mature and specialty nodes. Nexchip Semiconductor, the country's third-largest foundry, plans to invest CNY2 billion (approx. US$288 million) in Hefei Jingyi Integrated via equity transfer and capital injection to secure full ownership. Upon completion, Hefei Jingyi Integrated will become a wholly owned Nexchip subsidiary.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Onsemi posts US$1.53 billion in 4Q25 revenue as margins improve
Onsemi reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$1.53 billion, with management citing early signs of stabilization across its core markets and continued growth in AI data center demand. The company posted non-GAAP earnings per share of US$0.64 for the quarter, exceeding the midpoint of its prior guidance.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Amkor pivots toward AI and HPC with ambition to expand advanced packaging
Amkor Technology is accelerating its transition into the next wave of advanced packaging growth, focusing on high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). This strategic pivot aims to capture surging data center demand while navigating a softer personal computer market through record capital investments in 2026.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Commentary: From retreat to return, SMIC's long road back to advanced packaging
China-based foundry SMIC will release fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 10 and hold its first 2026 investor briefing on February 11. Market focus is expected to center on its advanced packaging push, which is shifting from a supporting function toward a core manufacturing strategy.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Amkor accelerates US expansion with Arizona investment and closer alignment with TSMC
Amkor Technology is accelerating its global expansion, projecting 2026 capex between US$2.5 billion and US$3 billion. This plan emphasizes significant facility construction, including the Arizona campus, while strengthening ties with partners such as TSMC to facilitate a strategic shift in global capacity to the US.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Analysis: How Singapore turns talent, R&D into an optics edge
Despite possessing a land area roughly one-fiftieth the size of Taiwan, Singapore has established itself as one of the most closely watched economies and supply chain hubs in Asia. This ascent is the result of a long-term strategy to internationalize its education system and labor force.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Wingtech-Luxshare dispute over India asset sale enters arbitration as broader divestment nears completion
Wingtech Technology said a dispute with Luxshare Precision over the transfer of its India business asset package has entered international arbitration, while the rest of its major asset divestment has been completed without litigation.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Onsemi delivers solid fourth-quarter results as markets stabilize, outlook points to cautious recovery
Onsemi reported steady fourth-quarter results for 2025, supported by disciplined execution and record free cash flow generation, while management signaled improving stability across key end markets even as near-term recovery expectations remain measured.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Amkor posts strong 2025 results as advanced packaging drives growth, ramps up AI-focused investment
On February 9, Amkor Technology reported solid financial performance for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, supported by record revenue from advanced packaging and computing applications, while outlining an aggressive capital spending plan to capture future AI-driven demand.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Japanese election landslide puts Korean spotlight on chips, Rapidus and TSMC
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a decisive victory in the February 8, 2026, lower house election after her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won 316 seats, surpassing the two-thirds threshold required to control parliamentary committees and initiate constitutional revisions.
Monday 9 February 2026
Advanced chip testing demand climbs; KYEC consolidates global lead, steps up local recruitment
King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC) held its year-end banquet, where chairman C.K. Lee said that collaboration with employees, customers, and suppliers has positioned the company as a major chip testing provider in the global semiconductor supply chain. Advanced chip testing has become the core driver of business growth. The company has expanded beyond being a major employer in Miaoli, with total headcount exceeding 8,600.