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Wednesday 14 May 2025
Huawei-tied SiCarrier guns for US$2.8 billion funding as China advances chip tool self-sufficiency
SiCarrier, a Chinese semiconductor equipment startup backed by the Shenzhen municipal government, is seeking to raise US$2.8 billion in its first funding round, targeting a valuation...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
TSMC to sell equipment to VSMC Singapore fab for US$71 million
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) passed a number of resolutions during a board of directors meeting on May 13, including the sale of equipment to VisionPower Semiconductor...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
China's chip toolmakers see split fortunes as AMEC, ACM Research ride localization wave
Chinese semiconductor equipment manufacturers benefited from a surge in localization-driven procurement in the first quarter of 2025. Data from CnEVPost and Chinastarmarket.cn...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
China drone industry thrives in global markets despite sanctions
Trade sanctions and tech blockades have become the preferred weapons of influence in the ongoing geopolitical tug-of-war between the United States and China. Yet for all the volleying,...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Taiwan's MPI sees solid start to 2025 despite currency and tariff headwinds

Semiconductor testing interface and equipment provider MPI Corporation delivered a stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, driven...

Tuesday 13 May 2025
Hanwha Semitech establishes new R&D center to meet surging demand for TCB equipment
South Korean TC bonder (TCB) manufacturer Hanwha Semitech recently announced an organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening its development capabilities for next-generation...
Monday 12 May 2025
Global PMX enters EUV and DUV lithography equipment market, strengthening semiconductor shipments
Global PMX's strategic focus on the semiconductor sector is paying off, as evidenced by a strong increase in shipments. In April 2025, the company saw steady revenue growth, driven...
Monday 12 May 2025
Precision parts maker Tsang Yow secures major semiconductor wins as margins surge
Taiwan's automotive parts suppliers are broadening their reach into high-tech sectors, capitalizing on their expertise in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing. The semiconductor...
Monday 12 May 2025
Planet Technology faces currency headwinds but posts strong revenue, boosts R&D to drive growth
Taipei-headquartered networking equipment manufacturer Planet Technology is experiencing financial challenges due to recent fluctuations in the New Taiwan Dollar (US Dollar equivalent...
Friday 9 May 2025
Innostar targets AI chip testing surge with advanced packaging push
Taiwanese equipment maker Innostar Service is positioning itself to capture growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing chip testing by expanding into semiconductor...
Friday 9 May 2025
As US-China tech decoupling deepens, Chinese firm breaks ground in advanced chip inspection equipment

As tensions escalate between the US and China over semiconductor technology, China has placed domestic innovation in chipmaking tools...

Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan unveils new 4-year cybersecurity program to strengthen resilience in AI era
To strengthen Taiwan's cybersecurity resilience, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has unveiled the Seventh National Information and Communication Security Development Program...
Friday 9 May 2025
SMIC may be expanding use of Chinese equipment as yield challenges weigh on outlook
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) reported that average selling prices declined in the latter half of the first quarter of 2025 due to production fluctuations...
Friday 9 May 2025
Macnica Anstek posts record profit on AI-driven demand and US tariff-fueled pull-ins
Macnica Anstek witnessed nearly 40% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by robust demand in AI-related semiconductor testing, industrial automation,...
Friday 9 May 2025
SMIC reports minimal tariff impact, yield issues hit 2Q25 guidance, and low 2025 outlook visibility
On May 9, 2025, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) held its first quarter 2025 earnings call, with co-CEO Haijun Zhao addressing performance, tariff impacts,...