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Thursday 29 May 2025
Taiwan drone alliance lands more allies at Xponential 2025 Expo
The Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) led a number of Taiwanese drone companies to participate in the Xponential 2025 exhibition in Houston,...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Taiwan to build chip alliance with 'share values' to counter China dumping
President William Lai's initiative for a global democratic semiconductor supply chain represents Taiwan's response and commitment to the restructuring of global supply chains, according...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Samsung races to deliver HBM3E memory to Nvidia but faces certification hurdles
In the high-stakes race to supply memory for the next generation of artificial intelligence, Samsung Electronics is under mounting pressure to deliver its 12-layer HBM3E chips to...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Sony doubles down on premium niche with Xperia 1 VII to salvage shrinking market presence
Sony has unveiled its 2025 flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-end segment despite its diminished influence in the global smartphone...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Without Nvidia's Jensen Huang, does Computex still compute?
Fueled by the global AI surge, Computex has enjoyed three straight years of star power from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. This year's record-breaking edition again centered on Huang, who...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Hanmi engineers return to SK Hynix after US$30.7 million TCB order resolves dispute
The protracted dispute between Hanmi Semiconductor and SK Hynix regarding the supply of Thermo Compression Bonding (TCB) equipment has reached a resolution, with Hanmi Semiconductor...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Yageo chairman optimistic about 2H25 outlook, reaffirms commitment to Shibaura acquisition
Yageo chairman Pierre Chen has expressed an optimistic outlook for the second half of 2025, despite global uncertainties surrounding tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations. Speaking...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Samsung Foundry breaks through: eyes Sony and AMD orders after securing Nintendo
Samsung Electronics' foundry division is making strides following its successful acquisition of Nintendo's 8nm process orders. The division, led by Jinman Han, is now actively pursuing...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Taiwan's AI, semiconductor strength shields economy from tariff risks, spurs 2025 growth forecast upgrades
Despite concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, international demand for Taiwan's AI and semiconductor sectors remains resilient, reinforcing the island's status...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
TSMC taps Munich for AI chip push as Europe craves tech sovereignty
TSMC will open a new design center in Munich in the third quarter of 2025, strengthening its footprint in Europe and supporting the region's push for greater semiconductor self-sufficiency...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
NTT showcases next-gen optical network vision at Osaka Expo 2025
At the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, Japan's NTT presents its corporate pavilion under the theme "Parallel Travel." Through a narrative that transcends time and space, the company offers...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
European startups target Asian chip industry with green manufacturing solutions
Two European cleantech companies are betting that Asia's semiconductor industry is ready to embrace environmentally-focused manufacturing technologies, as they pursue partnerships...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Samsung foundry secures Switch 2 chip production in major win against TSMC
Samsung Electronics has reportedly secured the production order for Nintendo's next-generation game console, the Switch 2's core chip, marking a significant turning point for its...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
TSMC’s message to the world: Taiwan is still the chip capital
TSMC is moving full steam ahead with its cutting-edge 2-nanometer production, reinforcing its commitment to Taiwan even as it expands globally. In a recent statement, TSMC Executive...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Indian GaN firm taps into Japan’s semiconductor ecosystem
An India-based gallium nitride (GaN) startup is exploring partnerships with Japanese companies to strengthen its technology stack and tap into Japan's advanced semiconductor supply...