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Monday 16 March 2026
ASML layoffs stall, leaving workers in limbo
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML announced in late January 2026 plans to cut 1,700 management positions — about 4% of its global workforce — primarily affecting...
Monday 16 March 2026
Sony CIS yield issue raises Apple supply risks, opens door for Samsung

Sony's core semiconductor business, CMOS image sensors (CIS), has reportedly encountered yield challenges in recent production. Industry...

Monday 16 March 2026
AI boom fuels cargo surge at Taoyuan Airport's free trade zone
Taiwan's government-run free trade zone has recorded a significant surge in air cargo at Taoyuan International Airport, reflecting the island's expanding role in the global AI supply...
Monday 16 March 2026
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Monday 16 March 2026
ESMT sees DDR3 contract prices increase as supply tightens
Memory design IC company Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics Technology (ESMT) reported a fourth-quarter 2025 profit of NT$1.033 billion (US$32.5 million), up 394.75% year-on-year...
Monday 16 March 2026
Nvidia, Wistron lead charge in Taiwan's intensifying AI talent race
Wistron chairman Simon Lin highlighted that the critical gap for Taiwan's artificial intelligence (AI) development in 2025 and 2026 is talent. Not only are Taiwanese companies urgently...
Monday 16 March 2026
Lotes tops US$1 billion in 2025 revenue on rising demand for high-value server connectors
Lotes Terminals Industrial Co. said full-year 2025 revenue topped US$1 billion, reflecting stronger demand for next-generation server and cloud infrastructure components as AI server...
Monday 16 March 2026
Chip inflation spreads as Samsung, Nexchip raise foundry prices and material costs surge
China-based wafer foundry Nexchip recently announced that starting June 1, 2026, it will raise foundry prices by 10% to ensure stable product supply and sustainable long-term partn...
Monday 16 March 2026
Vanguard to follow Nexchip with foundry price hikes starting in April
Following Nexchip Semiconductor's announcement that it would raise foundry prices by 10% starting June 1, Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has also signaled a rare price...
Monday 16 March 2026
Taiwan's science park formula, now available for export to US
For decades, Taiwan's government-backed science parks have been the quiet engine behind the world's most powerful semiconductor supply chain. They incubated chip giants, clustered...
Monday 16 March 2026
Taiwan keyboard and camera module maker Chicony turns to Edge AI vision to counter weaker PC demand
Despite geopolitical tensions and component shortages weighing on the global economy, Chicony Electronics maintained solid profitability in 2025 by upgrading its product mix, delivering...
Monday 16 March 2026
India roundup: A reality check of chipmaking dream
Despite semiconductor manufacturing facilities expected in 2026, India remains a small player in the global chipmaking industry, as it is reportedly considering further incentives.
Monday 16 March 2026
Y.S. Tech expects Renwu plant ramp to boost 2026 capacity and high-end IT revenue
Y.S. Tech said it is cautiously optimistic about its 2026 operational outlook after reporting steady February and early-year revenue, and outlined timelines for completing the relocation...
Monday 16 March 2026
Aurotek's robotics pivot drives record revenue, targets double-digit growth
Aurotek Corp. reported record-high consolidated revenue for 2025 and projects double-digit growth for 2026, with its robotics segment contributing more than 10% of last year's sales...
Monday 16 March 2026
Interview: Filtronic wins SpaceX contract, looks to Taiwan for next partnerships
In August 2025, Filtronic secured a GBP47.3 million (US$63.2 million) contract from SpaceX — one of the company's largest equipment orders — to supply next-generation GaN...