The 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) will take place September 10–12, 2025, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, alongside the International Semiconductor Exhibition & IC Industry Innovation Expo 2025 (SEMI-e). DIGITIMES will provide on-the-ground coverage in Shenzhen, with simultaneous English reporting on DIGITIMES Asia

Samsung Electronics is reportedly accelerating the construction of its fifth plant (P5) in Pyeongtaek, South Korea

A major immigration raid at Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution's (LGES) battery plant in Georgia has exposed the labor and visa hurdles facing South Korean firms in the US. The case raises fresh doubts over how sustainable Korean investment in America's electric vehicle supply chain can be

The upcoming SEMICON Taiwan will feature keynote speeches from top executives at South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, in addition to a forum hosted by South Korean materials, components, and equipment firms. According to South Korean media reports, this event will provide an opportunity for South Korean manufacturers to break into Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain

Taiwan is drafting new measures to curb China's rising dominance in mature-node chip production, with the Legislative Yuan scheduled to review the plan when its new session opens on September 19, 2025. Economic Affairs Minister Kung Ming-hsin, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Chair Wu Cheng-wen, and Digital Affairs Minister Lin Yi-jing will present policy outlines, including a potential semiconductor program aimed at providing "China-alternative" chips by 2026

US home appliance giant Whirlpool has claimed that the US subsidiary of Samsung Electronics and North American subsidiary of LG Electronics have adjusted their so-called "transfer pricing" to reduce their tariff burden. The company has reported the matter to the White House

The competition for advanced process leadership among TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and Intel is intensifying, making the pace of their new equipment acquisitions a key industry focus

As the four major cloud service providers (CSPs) aggressively ramp up their presence in the AI computing market, Taiwan's printed circuit board (PCB) industry is experiencing a clear shift in demand. By 2025, orders for traditional servers are expected to give way to AI server demand, driving full-capacity utilization at leading server board makers such as Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE), Allied Circuit (ACCL), and First Hi-tec Enterprise (FHt)

Rebellions, a rising South Korean AI chipmaker, has become a focal point in the rivalry between Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as the two giants compete for leadership in next-generation semiconductors, putting the startup's strategy under intense scrutiny

Global chipmakers are signaling shifts in pricing strategies, with more vendors considering hikes. Industry sources say China, long a market of cutthroat competition, is becoming the key battleground. The move reflects not only market dynamics but also a strategic recalibration under intensifying geopolitical pressures

China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency is gaining momentum, but automotive-grade chips present a unique challenge. Local automakers remain cautious about adopting untested domestic components that could jeopardize safety-critical systems

Micron Technology is rumored to be significantly increasing its share of low-power DRAM supply for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S series smartphones. South Korean industry insiders believe that if Micron becomes the largest DRAM supplier for the Galaxy S series, Samsung's own semiconductor and Device Solutions (DS) division will face reduced DRAM supply volume. This potential shift is raising concerns among market watchers

China is accelerating automation with affordable domestically produced robots, maintaining competitiveness in low-end manufacturing amid rising labor wages by leveraging the "robot dividend." This strategy continues to expand its manufacturing export share

The EU plans to implement the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in 2028. In response, South Korea is accelerating efforts to enact its own Corporate Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Act. The legislation will require companies to identify and address human rights and environmental violations within their supply chains. However, provisions for requiring plans to address climate change have triggered fierce debate between industry players and environmental groups