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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...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Google’s AI reset: I/O 2025 marks a turning point

Following years of trailing its competitors and facing mounting skepticism, Google appeared to turn a corner at this year's I/O developer...

Tuesday 27 May 2025
China chip industry rises under US sanctions, Taiwan suppliers pivot
While the US-China trade war has entered a tentative truce, tensions in the semiconductor sector are escalating, placing renewed scrutiny on Taiwan's IC substrate manufacturers operating...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Samsung's impossible choice: absorb 25% tariff hit or price out US customers
US President Donald Trump's announced 25% tariff on smartphones manufactured outside the US has once again ruffled the feathers of markets, especially for Apple and Samsung Electronics,...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
CXMT to scrap DDR4 in policy-fueled pivot—DDR5 deluge may follow
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's top DRAM supplier, is reportedly preparing to phase out DDR4 products for server and PC use by mid-2026. As the company pivots to DDR5...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Fubon chairman calls for nuclear energy as backup amid Taiwan's energy challenges
At the Momo shareholders' meeting held on May 27, Fubon Group chairman Daniel Tsai addressed Taiwan's growing energy concerns, suggesting that the government consider restarting the...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Trump 2.0: Boon or bane for Taiwan? January-April trade and output data offers some clues
Despite fresh uncertainty under Trump's second term, Taiwan's technology and trade sectors are showing surprising resilience and even growth. While his unpredictable tariff policies...