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Thursday 5 December 2024
Taiwan chip firms' China ties in crosshairs as US expands chip ban
The expansion of US trade sanctions against Chinese semiconductor firms has raised concerns among Taiwanese companies regarding their business relationships with Chinese customers...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
NXP and TSMC affiliate plan to expand US$8 billion Singapore plant
NXP Semiconductors NV and a TSMC affiliate are discussing an expansion of their US$7.8 billion Singapore venture, recognizing a need to diversify chip production in anticipation of...
Monday 2 December 2024
Taiwan expands science parks to strengthen industrial clusters
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo announced plans for TSMC to construct a new domestic plant annually. The ministry is actively preparing water and electricity infrastructure...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Data Image accelerates Vietnam facility expansion as Trump's inauguration approaches
Data Image Corporation, a Qisda subsidiary, expects revenue to bottom out in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to delayed shipments from key clients. A significant rebound is anticipated...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
US ban expansion may stifle China's AI chip ambitions
Market speculation suggests that the US may impose stricter restrictions on China. On November 28, it is anticipated that 200 Chinese semiconductor companies will be added to a trade...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Intel secures US$7.865 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies, lower than initial memorandum amount
Revised Award Provides Up to $7.865 Billion in Direct Funding, Down from $8.5 Billion, to Support Intel's $100+ Billion Expansion Plan Across Four U.S. States
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Huawei unveils its 'most powerful' new device ahead of expanded US ban
Huawei's product launch event took place on the afternoon of November 26, showcasing what it claims to be the "most powerful" Mate in history, along with the fourth iteration of Harmony...
Monday 25 November 2024
GIS narrows losses, outlines Vietnam expansion and AR/VR ambitions
Touch panel maker GIS posted a net loss of NT$73.86 million (approx. US$2.28 million) for the first three quarters of 2024, a marked improvement from the NT$1.8 billion loss a year...
Monday 25 November 2024
Weekly news roundup: Trump's return casts shadow over TSMC's AI chip expansion
Semiconductor Week in Review (Nov 17 - 23):
Thursday 21 November 2024
Samsung expands Suzhou packaging investments to bolster HBM competitiveness
Samsung Electronics is bolstering its HBM competitiveness through significant investments in advanced packaging. Upgrades are underway at its Cheonan facility in South Korea, and...
Friday 15 November 2024
Global PMX presses forward with Mexico expansion, defying industry caution amid EV transition
Global PMX, an automotive component manufacturer, is strengthening investments in Mexico, despite cautious sentiment across the auto and ICT sectors since President-Elect Trump's...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Huawei's HarmonyOS plans global expansion by 2026, taking on Android with ground-up developer migration
Huawei's "Songshan Lake Initiative," launched in late 2019 at its Dongguan facility, mobilized over 2,000 engineers globally over nine months to establish HarmonyOS for smartphones...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Kioxia expects explosive demand for NAND, to introduce equipment to expand production
Kioxia, a Japanese NAND flash manufacturer, forecasts a 2.7-fold increase in NAND memory demand by 2028, driven by AI, which is expected to impact SSD prices significantly. The company's...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Pat Gelsinger seeks stronger CHIPS Act backing from incoming Trump administration
Since assuming the role of Intel CEO in 2021, Pat Gelsinger has actively collaborated with government leaders to advance the CHIPS Act, a 2022 initiative aimed at boosting US semiconductor...
Monday 11 November 2024
AI boom drives data center evolution and strains global energy grid
TSMC's earnings call for the third quarter of 2023 underscored a core message: "AI is Real." As AI demand surges, the expansion of data centers has become crucial. Nvidia CEO Jensen...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research