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Monday 13 October 2025
Philippine energy transition sparks surge in Taiwan supply chain opportunities
The Philippines has, in recent years, taken a proactive stance on energy transition, aiming to increase the share of renewable energy in its domestic grid to 35% by 2030, 50% by 2040,...
Monday 13 October 2025
Commentary: Would splitting semiconductor profits with US leave Taiwan with scraps?
Taiwanese President Ching-te Lai remarked that the US takes 80% of semiconductor profits. While TSMC leads in manufacturing, US firms dominate IC design. The US seeks a balanced production...
Monday 13 October 2025
MPI acquires Germany's ATV to expand precision measurement services in Europe
Semiconductor probe card and test equipment maker MPI has approved an overseas acquisition plan to invest EUR14 million (US$16.3 million) to acquire 100% ownership of German semiconductor...
Saturday 11 October 2025
Nemstek targets semiconductor market growth with listing planned for November
Nemstek, a leading plasma equipment manufacturer, has intensified its focus on semiconductor, ABF substrate, PCB, and new energy environmental applications in recent years, steadily...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Applied Materials advances AI chip performance with hybrid bonding and e-beam metrology
To enhance the performance of advanced logic and memory chips required for AI computing, global semiconductor equipment leader Applied Materials has unveiled new semiconductor manufacturing...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Semicon West relocation doubles attendance as US chip investment surges
The annual SEMICON West relocated for the first time to Phoenix in 2025, the new hub of US chip manufacturing. Compared to previous years, the event saw a 45% increase in exhibitors,...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Commentary: China's TGV ambitions face an uphill battle
China's development of through glass via (TGV) technology, crucial for advanced semiconductor packaging in AI and high-performance computing chips, encounters significant hurdles,...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Topco and partners showcase semiconductor solutions at SEMICON West 2025
SEMICON West 2025, one of the major semiconductor exhibitions, is being held in Phoenix, Arizona. Topco Scientific is participating alongside fourteen partners from Japan and Taiwan,...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
LG accelerates hybrid bonding development to challenge Hanmi and Hanwha
LG Electronics is accelerating its deployment in the HBM equipment business after reportedly investing in hybrid bonding development. With Hanmi Semiconductor dominating the market...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Taiwan bets on XR wearables and AI twins to revive struggling panel industry
Taiwan's semiconductor and panel industries were once two of the government-favored sectors with technological advantages. However, China's rapid rise in the panel industry, driven...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
NTT to launch next-gen IOWN optical network infrastructure in 2026
The launch for the next-generation optical communication infrastructure, IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network), led by Japanese telecom group NTT, is scheduled for 2026....
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Japan to expand export controls on dual-use technologies from October 9
Japan will expand export controls to cover general-purpose machine tools, integrated circuits, drones, radar, navigation, and testing equipment, requiring companies to verify potential...
Tuesday 7 October 2025
China's SiC industry finds high-value exit in Meta's AR supply chain

As the global semiconductor industry eyes the rise of 12-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafers as potential game-changers in advanced packaging,...

Sunday 5 October 2025
PlayNitride bets on microLED tools to drive its next growth phase
PlayNitride is positioning its mass transfer process equipment as a key "microLED 3D printer" to accelerate mass production and expand applications beyond current panel customers...
Friday 3 October 2025
ASE Technology launches new factory in Kaohsiung to expand advanced semiconductor packaging
ASE Technology Holding has initiated construction of a new K18B factory at the Nanzi Science Park in Kaohsiung to address growing demand in artificial intelligence (AI), automotive...