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Thursday 17 July 2025
Siemens eyes Samsung’s IP weak spot—could it unsettle the Synopsys-Cadence duopoly?
In a strategic move to disrupt the duopoly of Synopsys and Cadence in the electronic design automation (EDA) market, Siemens is reportedly launching an intellectual property (IP)...
Thursday 17 July 2025
China's Wingtech reboots C-suite as it doubles down on semiconductors
Wingtech Technology announced on July 15 a sweeping leadership overhaul as it shifts its core strategy toward semiconductors, following the divestiture of its consumer electronics...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Adata surges on memory boom, eyes AI and Biotech for next growth wave
Taiwanese memory module maker Adata Technology reported after-tax profit of NT$462 million (US$15 million) in June 2025, marking a dramatic turnaround from a loss in the same month...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Malaysia’s states compete to lead national push in IC design

Malaysia is ramping up efforts to grow its domestic integrated circuit (IC) design industry, as key states such as Selangor, Sarawak,...

Thursday 17 July 2025
Can GlobalFoundries' MIPS move chip away at Arm's edge AI dominance?
While Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan is still pondering how to find a path forward for its foundry business, US-based semiconductor foundry giant GlobalFoundries (GF) recently announced...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
As Huawei Ascend courts the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Washington raises red flags
In early July, the US Department of Commerce issued a stark warning: using Huawei's Ascend AI chips "anywhere in the world" could be considered a violation of US export controls....
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Broadcom launches Tomahawk Ultra AI networking chip built on TSMC's 5nm process to challenge Nvidia
Broadcom has launched its latest Tomahawk Ultra Ethernet switch chip, fabricated using TSMC's 5nm process, targeting high-performance AI infrastructure with a design aimed squarely...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
From decline to recovery: Japan's semiconductor lessons for South Korea
Facing mounting challenges at home and intensifying global competition, South Korea's semiconductor industry is at a crossroads. Now, a growing chorus of experts is urging Seoul to...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Malaysia's swift crackdown on AI chip exports aims to safeguard data center boom
The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced that exports, transshipments, and transit of US-origin artificial intelligence (AI) chips will now require...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
US chip policy reversal boosts AMD and Nvidia, ties AI sales to rare earth trade with China
The US has cleared AMD and Nvidia to resume sales of AI chips to China, marking a major shift in tech trade policy. The move signals a softening stance on export controls and could...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Exclusive: Intel ends reorg by July, stability ahead
Intel's annual conference shifts to Phoenix amid sweeping CEO-led reforms
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Taiwan's PCB supply chain gains momentum as AI & ASIC server shipments surge
AI server GB200 has begun volume shipments, and cloud service providers (CSPs) are ramping up demand for servers equipped with their own ASICs. Despite reciprocal tariffs and New...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Lee Jae-yong’s global sprint: Samsung chair courts partnerships in US, China, and Japan

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong returned to South Korea on July 14 following a whirlwind trip to the exclusive Sun...

Tuesday 15 July 2025
TSMC in crosshairs: tariffs, currency, and AI growth at stake

As TSMC prepares to deliver its earnings report on July 17, all eyes are on how the world's largest contract chipmaker will navigate...

Tuesday 15 July 2025
Nvidia regains China access as Trump reverses H20 ban, but at what cost?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is engaging in a high-stakes diplomatic and commercial push across Washington and Beijing, positioning artificial...