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Friday 8 August 2025
TSMC 2nm leaks under national security probe; situation is non-critical for now
TSMC has been reported to have a leak of its 2nm process trade secrets, prompting judicial investigators to launch an investigation under suspicion of violating the National Security...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Tokyo Electron declines comment as TSMC 2nm tech leak investigation unfolds
Tokyo Electron has declined to comment on whether it is under investigation after Taiwanese prosecutors searched its local office in connection with a suspected leak of TSMC's 2nm...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
TSMC leak case sounds alarm on cybersecurity
An employee at TSMC allegedly stole confidential information about the unreleased 2nm technology and leaked it to a foreign company, drawing significant market attention. In recent...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
TSMC's 2nm leak: usual suspects and smoke screens galore
A recent incident involving employees from TSMC and Japan's Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) has sparked a Taiwanese investigation into a possible breach of national security-level semiconductor...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Samsung-Tesla deal marks new chapter in mission to challenge TSMC's dominance
Success in the foundry business lies in strong alliances with core clients. With Samsung Electronics winning a massive deal with Tesla, it has not only gained a lifeline to challenge...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Who’s really after TSMC’s 2nm secrets? The trail may not lead to China
TSMC is dealing with a high-stakes internal security breach after several employees were dismissed over attempts to leak confidential information regarding its 2nm process technology,...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
TSMC embroiled in 2nm espionage scandal ahead of mass production
TSMC has dismissed several employees after uncovering unauthorized attempts to access and leak confidential information related to its next-generation 2nm process technology, just...
Monday 4 August 2025
Weekly news roundup: Tesla's US$16.5 billion Samsung deal, former Intel China executive joins AMD, China advances in mature chips
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from July 28 to Aug 3, 2025. The top three topics include Tesla striking a US$16.5 billion chip deal with Samsung amid 2nm rumors. Former...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Samsung outlines mobile growth and AI strategy amid tariff concerns, highlights 2nm Exynos roadmap
During its second quarter 2025 earnings call, Samsung Electronics addressed the outlook for its Mobile Experience (MX) division and unveiled strategic plans focused on AI innovation...
Thursday 31 July 2025
MediaTek's three strategic pillars to drive 2026 growth
At MediaTek's earnings call, aside from presenting their outlook for the third quarter, the Q&A session demonstrated that the market is most interested in the company's three...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Tesla AI chip deal marks dawn of Samsung's foundry comeback
Samsung Electronics has landed a next-generation AI chip order from Tesla, a deal seen as a potential inflection point for its lagging foundry business. The deal involves Tesla's...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Samsung chairman heads to Washington as Musk backs chip pact amidst tariff standoff
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong departed for Washington, DC, on July 29 in a bid to bolster South Korea's final efforts to avert a 25% reciprocal tariff from the US. The...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Samsung likely to ramp Tesla chip production in 2028 and peak in 2029-2032, says DIGITIMES analyst
DIGITIMES analyst Luke Lin says Samsung's Tesla deal marks a pivotal entry into the US advanced foundry market. He projects AI6 high-volume production from 2028, with peak...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Samsung's in-house chips get another shot with Galaxy S26 if 2nm yields deliver
Rising Qualcomm chip prices and improving Exynos yield rates have prompted Samsung to consider using its in-house Exynos 2600 in the 2026 Galaxy S26 base model. South Korean industry...
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Samsung-Tesla US$16.5 billion chip pact ignites Texas fab push; Musk hints at expansion
Samsung Electronics will produce 2nm chips for Tesla, targeting use in the automaker's supercomputers, autonomous vehicles, and humanoid robots. The chips will be manufactured at...