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Saturday 13 September 2025
SK Hynix's rumored slowing TCB investment raises concerns for Hanmi Semiconductor as bonders market expands
SK Hynix, a key supplier of HBM to Nvidia and other global clients, is reportedly scaling back its aggressive investment plans in thermo-compression bonders (TCB), equipment crucial...
Saturday 13 September 2025
Utechzone joins 3D IC alliance to expand semiconductor testing capabilities and depth
To accelerate the development of heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging technologies, the "3DIC Advanced Manufacturing Alliance" was officially established on September...
Saturday 13 September 2025
TSMC builds new fab supply chain hub in southern Taiwan
TSMC continues to advance its investment plan for the Pingtung Science Park, officially opening the site for vendors to begin construction. Arthur Chuang, vice president of Facility...
Saturday 13 September 2025
Micron courts Trump policies to challenge Korean memory giants
Micron Technology is reportedly deepening its ties with the Trump administration to secure a stronger foothold in the global semiconductor market. According to South Korean media,...
Friday 12 September 2025
South Korea targets massive hydrogen market, aiming to become global leader by 2030
The South Korean government is accelerating the development of its hydrogen economy, focusing on three key policy directions: demand market expansion, supply planning, and infrastructure...
Friday 12 September 2025
The 'Lights-Out' Factory: How AI is Revolutionizing Semiconductor Production
The semiconductor industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the strategic integration of artificial intelligence. At SEMICON Taiwan 2025, experts from Microsoft,...
Friday 12 September 2025
Indian officials say Foxconn remains committed despite Chinese worker departure, outlines India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Senior Indian semiconductor officials said on September 11, 2025, that Foxconn remains "completely upbeat" about its expansion plans in India despite being forced to send Chinese...
Friday 12 September 2025
Power Emerges as Key Bottleneck for AI, Driving Global Semiconductor Collaboration
As the semiconductor market accelerates toward an estimated US$1.3 trillion valuation by 2030, industry leaders are converging on a shared vision. AI is ushering in an era of unprecedented...
Friday 12 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Mirle debuts humanoid robot, targeting semiconductor smart manufacturing
A new player has joined Taiwan's humanoid robot supply chain, with leading automation system supplier Mirle teaming up with food giant I-Mei Foods and controller maker Syntec to form...
Friday 12 September 2025
Samsung to debut tri-fold phone as early as October, 50K units to hit Korea and China first
Samsung Electronics' new tri-fold smartphone has received Korea Certification (KC) approval, signaling that its launch is imminent. Building on the strong sales momentum of the Galaxy...
Friday 12 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: CHPT enters US CSP supply chain; order visibility extends to 3Q26
Taiwanese test interface manufacturer CHPT showcased its latest innovations at SEMICON Taiwan 2025. Besides unveiling a comprehensive upgrade solution centered on "AI-driven probe...
Friday 12 September 2025
Advantest tops TEL in market value after 19 years, driven by AI chip testing boom
Japanese chip testing equipment giant Advantest has overtaken Tokyo Electron (TEL) in market capitalization for the first time in nearly two decades, signaling a shift in the balance...
Friday 12 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Nvidia shifts optical roadmap from co-packaged to co-integrated optics
Nvidia is advancing its optical interconnect research to support the growing scale of "AI factories" and accelerated computing clusters.
Friday 12 September 2025
LGES plant shutdown crisis spreads nationwide
On September 6th, 2025, LG Energy Solution (LGES) faced a sudden raid by US national security and immigration authorities at its battery production base in the US. The joint venture...
Friday 12 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Quantum computing CEOs converge to showcase leaps in quantum computing tech
On September 11, 2025, the Taiwan Quantum Computing and Information Technology Association held a forum at SEMICON Taiwan, where CEOs from top international quantum computing companies...