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Tuesday 15 July 2025
Japan's JS Foundry files for bankruptcy following power chip strategy setbacks
JS Foundry, a Japanese contract manufacturer focused on power semiconductors, filed for bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court on July 14, reporting liabilities of JPY16.1 billion...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Taiwan Cement's battery unit hit by fire as transformation drive stalls
A flash fire at Taiwan Cement's lithium battery subsidiary Molicel threatens to derail the company's pivot away from traditional cement operations, highlighting risks as Asian manufacturers...
Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan coordinates AgeTech efforts eyeing both domestic and international markets
Taiwan, with a rapidly aging population, is gearing up for the development of the AgeTech industry, with the government coordinating efforts from various sectors to form a "national...
Monday 14 July 2025
As physical AI matures, SOS Lab bets big on smarter, smaller LiDAR
With autonomous vehicles and service robots ushering in a new era of "physical AI," the spotlight is once again on core sensing technologies. While Tesla CEO Elon Musk has famously...
Monday 14 July 2025
Keysight sees AI chip boom driving verification market growth
Keysight Technologies expects AI and 6G networks to fuel structural growth in the semiconductor verification market that will outpace industry capital expenditure increases, according...
Monday 14 July 2025
SoftBank to launch high-altitude 5G network using solar planes and airships by 2026
SoftBank is preparing to commercialize its next-generation telecommunications infrastructure using high-altitude platforms by 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its UTX (Ubiquitous...
Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan eyes Starlink partnership in bid to bolster LEO infrastructure
After years of holding SpaceX's Starlink at arm's length over concerns about its China-linked supply chain and government control over foreign corporate operations, Taiwan is signaling...
Monday 14 July 2025
Exclusive: US drone makers Skydio, Anduril turn to Taiwan for key supply chain support
A wave of next-generation defense contracts from the US Department of Defense is poised to transform the global unmanned systems industry in 2025, and Taiwan may play a pivotal role...
Monday 14 July 2025
Next-gen semiconductor push: SK Hynix prepares laser cutting overhaul for ultra-thin wafers

As the semiconductor industry pushes the boundaries of chip performance, manufacturing processes are being forced to adapt. In preparation...

Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan-partnered MiPhi eyes strategic edge in India's semiconductor ecosystem
MiPhi Semiconductors, a strategic joint venture between Micromax Informatics and Taiwan's Phison Electronics, is positioning itself as a key player in India's push for semiconductor...
Monday 14 July 2025
Industry calls for delay as EU's AI crackdown begins
The EU has released the Code of Practice ("Code") for General-Purpose AI Models (GPAI), a preparatory measure for the AI Act set to take effect on August 2, 2025. The Code aims to...
Monday 14 July 2025
Taiwan must move beyond OEM/ODM to export complete systems, particularly aging-related technology, says NSTC Minister
Taiwan must move beyond its traditional OEM (original equipment manufacturing) and ODM (original design manufacturing) model and focus on exporting complete systems, particularly...
Monday 14 July 2025
Kioxia, YMTC jump ahead with wafer-bonded NAND in volume production
Kioxia and YMTC are pioneering the use of wafer bonding technologies— CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) and Xtacking, respectively — for next-generation NAND flash memory...
Monday 14 July 2025
Cisco drives AIoT proof of concept from point to area, aims to extend Asia New Bay Area experience to semiconductor industry
As AIoT technology deepens its application across industrial sectors, networking and cybersecurity brand Cisco has partnered with Genesis to launch the "AIoT Sustainable Innovation...
Monday 14 July 2025
SK On partners with L&F to build North American LFP battery supply chain
SK On signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean battery cathode materials company L&F to promote its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery business targeting...