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Tuesday 11 February 2025
Decoding Taiwan-US semiconductor trade ties (Part 3): why Taiwan and South Korea avoid tariff wars
As the Trump administration considers tariffs on semiconductors imported into the US, which country would be most affected, and to what extent?
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple's upcoming product launches boost Taiwan's PCB supply chain in 1Q25
Apple's 2025 product launches are set to drive substantial growth in Taiwan's PCB (Printed Circuit Board) supply chain, with manufacturers benefiting from rising demand for AI technology...
Monday 10 February 2025
DeepSeek's rise highlight the shift in global market and geopolitical dynamics
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has disrupted the global AI landscape by launching two open-source models that demonstrate significant innovation and cost efficiency,...
Monday 10 February 2025
Baidu expands AI compute power with 3rd-gen Kunlun 10,000-GPU cluster deployment
Baidu has launched its third-generation Kunlun AI chip cluster, marking China's first domestically developed large-scale AI computing deployment. The company's 10,000-GPU Wanka cluster...
Saturday 8 February 2025
MA-tek opens Hokkaido lab to support Rapidus orders, boost chip inspection
Materials Analysis Technology (MA-tek) has officially launched a new laboratory in Hokkaido, establishing its third facility in Japan after Nagoya and Kumamoto.
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung denies claims of boosting its glass substrate supply chain to win AI chip clients
Amid intensifying competition in advanced semiconductor packaging, Samsung Electronics is reportedly taking direct control of glass substrate supply chain development, a critical...
Saturday 8 February 2025
MediaTek AI ASIC chip deployment to yield revenue by 2026, says company CEO
MediaTek is already engaged in developing AI ASIC chips and anticipates revenue from this segment to materialize in 2026, according to company CEO Rick Tsai.
Friday 7 February 2025
Renesas operating profit drops 43% in 2024 amid industrial slump
Renesas Electronics Corp., a leading Japanese semiconductor manufacturer, reported significant declines in revenue and profit for the fiscal year 2024 (January–December), primarily...
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek may help China achieve semiconductor self-sufficiency
The advent of DeepSeek is expected to promote China's goal of achieving self-sufficiency in semiconductor development, according to sources at semiconductor equipment companies.
Friday 7 February 2025
Supermicro ramps up Blackwell-based AI server production amid financial scrutiny
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) has initiated full-scale production of its AI data center systems powered by Nvidia's next-generation Blackwell chips, with shipments expected...
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek leaves ASIC prospects unscathed as Taiwanese IC design houses wield proprietary IP
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek made a splash during the Lunar New Year, sparking a critical debate: Will advancements in AI model efficiency drive up or reduce demand for chip hardware?...
Friday 7 February 2025
IntelliEPI secures US$10.3 million Chips Act grant, sees record revenue growth
Intelligent Epitaxy Technology (IntelliEPI) chairman Yung-Chung Kao said the Trump administration continues to push domestic semiconductor firms to expand capacity and R&D. The...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Arm stands to benefit as AI innovations spur chip demands, with DeepSeek emerging as driving force
Amid the excitement surrounding AI, which is prompting developers to create related products that demand more Arm-based ASIC chips, Arm anticipates reaping the benefits of this surge...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
China reportedly weighs antitrust probe into Intel following Google investigation
On February 4, 2025, Chinese regulators revived their antitrust investigation into Google, following a similar probe into Nvidia announced in December 2024. The move came after Washington...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
CHPT expects strong 1Q25 sales driven by HPC chip load boards
Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT), an IC test interface solutions provider, is poised to achieve its strongest-ever first quarter in 2025, propelled by robust orders for HPC chip...