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Thursday 12 March 2026
Ardentec launches ASIC wafer test collaboration; new Longtan capacity to be ready by 2H26
Semiconductor testing firm Ardentec is optimistic about its future operations, driven by sustained strong orders in communication applications. The company expects a resilient first quarter of 2026 with utilization rates around 70%. Meanwhile, new AI ASIC wafer test capacity at its Longtan plant will gradually come online in the second half of 2026, serving as a key growth driver for the full year.
Thursday 12 March 2026
ASE's Dr. Tien Wu shares three key trends as global semiconductor output to surpass US$1 trillion
The global semiconductor industry is set to hit US$1 trillion ahead of schedule. ASE Technology Holding COO Dr. Tien Wu revealed that the latest forecast from Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) indicates the industry's output, originally expected to reach US$1 trillion in 2029, could achieve the milestone as early as 2026, three to four years earlier than previously projected.
Thursday 12 March 2026
MediaTek bets on TSMC 3nm Genio Pro to serve high-end IoT needs while acknowledging limited demand
At Embedded World 2026, MediaTek unveiled the Genio Pro series, its flagship IoT platform built on TSMC's 3nm process, and said the market now requires both power-efficient mid-to-low-end chips and high-performance devices for complex real-world computations.
Thursday 12 March 2026
Nvidia invests US$2 billion in Nebius to build next-generation hyperscale AI cloud
Nvidia and Nebius Group announced a strategic partnership to develop and deploy a next-generation hyperscale cloud for the AI market, designed to serve both AI-native and enterprise customers. As part of the agreement, Nvidia will invest US$2 billion in Nebius, a move Nvidia said reflects confidence in Nebius's business and engineering expertise across the full AI technology stack.
Thursday 12 March 2026
Taiwan leads Embedded World 2026 with largest exhibitor presence; targets 'non-red supply chain' demand
Embedded World 2026 officially opened on March 10 in Nuremberg, Germany, featuring a particularly large turnout of Taiwanese participants. Taiwan emerged as the country with the most exhibitors at this year's event, with over 140 supply chain companies taking part.
Wednesday 11 March 2026
MediaTek Genio platform launches new 3nm flagship targeting high-end AIoT image processing demands
This week at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, MediaTek unveiled a series of new Genio platforms designed to empower various Internet of Things (IoT) products and applications, including the Genio Pro, Genio 420, and Genio 360.
Wednesday 11 March 2026
WT Microelectronics posts 89% revenue surge in 2 months on AI and market recovery
IC distributor WT Microelectronics reported consolidated preliminary revenue of NT$104.4 billion (US$3.28 billion) for February 2026, up about 29% year over year. For the first two months of 2026, cumulative consolidated revenue reached approximately NT$300.2 billion, marking an 89.1% increase year over year.
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Texas Instruments reportedly plan analog chip price hikes

Market sources say analog chip design leader Texas Instruments (TI) is preparing to raise prices on a range of semiconductor products starting in April 2026. The scale of the increases across different product lines and the outcomes will depend on negotiations between TI and its customers.

Wednesday 11 March 2026
MediaTek CEO: Advanced chip production due for a global rebalance
MediaTek CEO Ricky Tsai recently discussed artificial intelligence, semiconductor geopolitics, and MediaTek's evolving strategy in an interview with an English-language publication. He also reflected on his academic background and career path, as well as his approach to work and life.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Rugged device maker Winmate sees growth surge from edge AI and defense demand

Industrial PC maker Winmate reported stronger-than-expected revenue in February 2026, supported by expanding demand for edge AI computing and rising global defense budgets that boosted defense-related shipments. Revenue from these segments doubled, the company said. Winmate added that the industry has entered a new growth cycle, providing clear momentum for operations and profitability in 2026.

Tuesday 10 March 2026
Qualcomm makes its move into physical AI and robotics
Semiconductor giant Qualcomm has recently announced new products and collaborations that bring it deeper into the realm of physical AI. The moves position the company at the forefront of humanoid and general-purpose robotics, one of the tech sector's most competitive emerging markets.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Nvidia to restart RTX 3060 with Samsung amid China curbs, Korean report says
Nvidia is preparing to resume production of its GeForce RTX 3060 graphics processing unit (GPU) through Samsung Electronics' foundry business, according to reports from the Korea Economic Daily and Wccftech.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Exclusive interview: Ayar Labs CEO Mark Wade says mass production capability remains a challenge for silicon photonics
US silicon photonics (SiPh) company Ayar Labs recently completed its Series E funding round. In addition to numerous capital firms participating, Taiwanese companies MediaTek and Alchip Technologies joined as strategic investors in their capacity as ASIC partners.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Nanya Technology and Micron drive Acter's 2026 revenue to rise over 30%
Industrial facilities provider Acter along with subsidiaries Nova Technology (Novatech), Rayzher, and its invested company Phoenix Silicon International (PSI) have steadily established key market bases in the US, Japan, and other regions. Acter spokesperson Jeff Liang stated that as of January 2026, the group holds orders exceeding NT$50 billion (US$1.6 billion), a new record up from NT$46.8 billion at the end of 2025, marking over 30% year-over-year growth.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Phison says NAND prices jumped 50% overnight as supply crunch continues
NAND flash prices have surged amid tightening supply, with some manufacturers raising quotations by as much as 50% overnight, according to Phison Electronics CEO Khein-seng Pua.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
South Korea warns Middle East conflict could disrupt chip supply chain
South Korea has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel, and Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, raising concerns about production disruptions, higher energy costs, and potential impacts on demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Monday 9 March 2026
China warns Nexperia dispute could trigger new global chip shortage
China's commerce ministry has warned that the conflict between Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its Chinese subsidiary could trigger another global semiconductor supply chain crisis, raising fresh concerns over potential disruptions to automotive chip supplies.
Monday 9 March 2026
South Korea's IC design moves to bridge demand and local foundries
Despite holding a dominant position in the memory chip industry, South Korea's system semiconductor ecosystem remains underdeveloped, with the country's IC design market share at only about 2%. Kyung-ho Kim, the newly appointed chairman of the Korea Fabless Industry Association (KFIA), has outlined plans to build a design ecosystem closely tied to actual market demand and to strengthen collaboration with domestic foundries.
Monday 9 March 2026
US weighs global AI chip export licensing to curb third-country diversion
The White House is reportedly drafting a new regulatory framework that would tighten US oversight of global AI chip exports. This move could reshape how advanced computing power is distributed worldwide.
Monday 9 March 2026
AW 2026: Advantech sees a way out of physical AI's 'chaos'
As the industry makes strides toward physical AI, Advantech is asserting its role as not only a hardware provider but as a vital architectural bridge between global silicon giants and the realities of the manufacturing floor. During the Automation World (AW) 2026 expo in Seoul, Advantech outlined its vision to stabilize what it describes as "a bit of chaos."
Monday 9 March 2026
Nvidia halts China-bound H200 production, shifts TSMC capacity to Vera Rubin

Nvidia has halted production of artificial intelligence (AI) chips intended for the Chinese market and redirected manufacturing capacity at TSMC to its next-generation Vera Rubin platform, as regulatory barriers in both the US and China continue to cloud prospects for sales to Chinese customers, the Financial Times reported.

Monday 9 March 2026
RichWave sees steady Wi-Fi 7 demand despite 4Q25 revenue dip, Wi‑Fi 8 eyed for 2028 rollout
RF front-end supplier RichWave reported at an investor briefing on March 6 that steady demand for Wi-Fi 7 coincided with a slight sequential revenue decline in the fourth quarter of 2025 and modest gross margin improvement driven by product mix shifts.
Monday 9 March 2026
Weekly news roundup: TSMC probe, AI boom, and memory price surge
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 2 - March 8, 2026.
Monday 9 March 2026
India roundup: Japan, South Korea deepen push as semiconductor and tech investments expand
Japanese and South Korean firms are expanding their presence in India as the country strengthens its semiconductor and technology ecosystem. Rohm has partnered with Suchi Semicon for back-end manufacturing, while Hanmi Semiconductor and OLED materials firm Lordin are advancing India plans alongside Micron's new facility.
Monday 9 March 2026
LCD TV panel prices rise in 1Q26 as demand stays strong
After the Lunar New Year, LCD TV panel prices have continued to climb, driven by inventory buildup for sports events and rising costs. This momentum pushed February's LCD TV panel prices up by about US$1-2 per unit. Entering March, industry insiders expect sustained strong demand for LCD TV panels, with prices forecast to increase another US$1-3.
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