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Monday 28 April 2025
Weekly news roundup: China's chip merger, Samsung delays, CXMT's rise, and TSMC's global expansion battle
These are the top-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of April 21 – April 27.
Monday 28 April 2025
FOPLP vs. CoPoS: Two rising formats in panel-level chip packaging

As the demand for advanced packaging technologies like CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) continues to outpace supply, the semiconductor...

Monday 28 April 2025
Taiwan microLED suppliers gear up as global panel makers begin mass production
Taiwan's microLED equipment manufacturers are positioning for explosive growth as major panel makers worldwide begin constructing production capacity for mass manufacturing. PlayNitride...
Sunday 27 April 2025
China reportedly plans mega-merger of chip toolmakers—from 200 players to merely 10
China is pushing forward a major consolidation plan to restructure its fragmented semiconductor equipment sector, reportedly cutting more than 200 domestic firms down to just 10 core...
Saturday 26 April 2025
Taiwanese EV charging firms shift focus from speed to smart infrastructure

As electric vehicle adoption steadily climbs across Taiwan, the role of charging infrastructure is undergoing a rapid transformation. Taiwanese...

Friday 25 April 2025
China reportedly considers exempting some US goods from 125% retaliatory tariffs
Chinese authorities are reportedly considering exempting certain US-imported products from the increased 125% retaliatory tariffs imposed on American goods. This move aims to help...
Friday 25 April 2025
Surging demand for advanced AMC monitoring fuels Tricorntech's record growth in 2025
Tricorntech, a leading provider of advanced airborne molecular contamination monitoring solutions in Taiwan, has announced first-quarter 2025 revenue of NT$130 million (US$4.01 million)...
Friday 25 April 2025
Apple suppliers reportedly use shell companies in Southeast Asia to bypass China's export curbs against India
Apple's efforts to reduce its reliance on China are facing pushback from Beijing, according to a report by The Information. In early 2025, Chinese authorities reportedly...
Friday 25 April 2025
China's AMEC, Naura pour billions into chip gear to dismantle foreign tech reliance

As Washington tightens controls on semiconductor exports, China's top equipment makers—Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) and Naura...

Friday 25 April 2025
Taiwan expands aid for exporters hit by US tariffs
Taiwan's government has increased an aid package to NT$93 billion (approx. US$2.86 billion) for companies hit by US tariffs while lowering the threshold for eligibility.
Friday 25 April 2025
Router maker TP-Link faces US criminal antitrust investigation
The US is conducting a criminal antitrust investigation into pricing strategies by TP-Link Systems Inc., a California-based router maker with links to China whose equipment now dominates...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Automotive industry slow to adopt AI automation due to 3 main factors, says Lionic chairman
Large language models are currently shaping the future for AI, with the automotive industry in particular seeing a range of applications, including AI robots, AI factories, and AI...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Lam Research's strong results signal continued growth in chip equipment demand
Lam Research Corporation reported strong financial results for its fiscal third quarter of 2025, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth across key metrics. The company posted...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Foxsemicon acquires 51% stake in FairTech to expand customer base and product portfolio
Foxsemicon Integrated Technology Inc., part of Hon Hai Technologies, announced on April 23 that it has entered an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in FairTech for NT$2.00583 billion...
Thursday 24 April 2025
China's chipmakers go on the offensive: R&D blitz to break the US tech siege
Amid mounting US sanctions and export curbs, China's semiconductor sector is ramping up research and development efforts to fortify domestic supply chains, accelerate progress in...