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Tuesday 10 November 2026
Exclusive: Quantum Motion makes 10,000-fold leap in chip integration, but qubit control remains the real test
The race to build powerful quantum computers has long revolved around an unfamiliar set of engineering challenges: maintaining delicate quantum states, operating complex cooling systems,...
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Hanwha Semitech taps new CEO as chip equipment sales more than double in 3Q26
Hanwha Semitech has named chief business officer Kim Jin-woo as its incoming CEO after semiconductor equipment revenue more than doubled in the third quarter of 2026. The South Korean...
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Tong Hsing buys Global Testing to become integrated OSAT provider
Tong Hsing Electronic Industries (THEIL), a semiconductor packaging company under the YAGEO Group, said its board has approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in Singapore-listed Global...
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Systex hits record October revenue on overseas semiconductor expansion
Systex Corporation reported October 2026 consolidated revenue of NT$3.564 billion (US$108.8 million), up 11.64% from NT$3.192 billion a year earlier, as overseas expansion by semiconductor...
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Taiwan exports hit record US$96.76 billion in October
Taiwan's exports rose 58.9% year on year to a record US$96.76 billion in October, as strong investment in global artificial intelligence infrastructure boosted demand across related...
Monday 9 November 2026
Taiwan President taps chip strengths for self-reliant space push
Taiwan will continuously elevate its self-reliant space technology capabilities while leveraging its long-standing strengths in semiconductors, electronics, telecommunications, and...
Monday 9 November 2026
SK chief defends Samsung and SK's US$3.5 trillion investment plans
SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won has defended Samsung and SK's combined KRW4,755 trillion (approx. US$3.52 trillion) investment plans, arguing that South Korea cannot keep pace in the...
Monday 9 November 2026
Nvidia teams up with SK Telecom and Rebellions to develop AI inference systems
Nvidia, SK Telecom and South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions have agreed to develop rack-scale AI inference systems that combine Nvidia GPUs with Rebellions' next-generation neural...
Monday 9 November 2026
Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron forge rare alliance to pave way for unmanned chip fabs
Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron are reportedly collaborating on charging standards for mobile robots used in semiconductor fabs, seeking to accelerate factory automation and...
Monday 9 November 2026
Samsung's Texas fab may begin trial runs in December
Samsung Electronics may begin trial runs across its Taylor, Texas, foundry in mid-to-late December 2026 as it installs and tests manufacturing equipment ahead of planned commercial...
Monday 9 November 2026
Robots spur transmission makers to target customized niches
Taiwan's machinery industry has gained strong momentum in recent years, with robust demand for semiconductors, AI applications, industrial automation and smart manufacturing driving...
Monday 9 November 2026
South Korean equipment maker Naintech supplies TCL CSOT via LG for 8.6-generation inkjet OLED line
South Korean equipment maker Naintech is expanding beyond secondary-battery equipment by entering TCL China Star Optoelectronic Technology’s 8.6-generation inkjet OLED mass-production...
Monday 9 November 2026
UKSC highlights three UK semiconductor strengths for Taiwan
Andy McLean, CEO of the UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC), told DIGITIMES that strong AI growth is driving demand for energy-efficient processors, high-speed connectivity technologies...
Monday 9 November 2026
Toyota launches robotics unit, leveraging factory data
Toyota Motor has established Toyota Robotics, a dedicated robotics division, joining major global rivals in developing robotics technologies and using data from its manufacturing sites...
Monday 9 November 2026
Nvidia cancels South Korea trip of Jensen Huang's daughter over family reasons
Madison Huang, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's eldest daughter and the company's senior director of marketing for Omniverse and robotics products, has canceled her entire visit to South...