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Thursday 19 February 2026

DIGITIMES Insight: US tariff-credit design could pressure Korean memory makers to localize production

A proposed US tariff and duty-exemption framework could force Korean memory suppliers to accelerate US fab investments or risk losing AI server market share, according to DIGITIMES...

Thursday 19 February 2026

Singapore holds No. 4 financial hub ranking as assets flow in

Singapore maintained its position as the world's fourth-ranked financial center in the 2025 Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), reflecting...

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Analysis: 2nm shifts chipmaking from scaling to chiplet integration

The semiconductor industry is shifting at 2nm from transistor scaling to chiplet-based architectures and advanced packaging. Performance...

Wednesday 18 February 2026

DIGITIMES Insight: TSMC's Kumamoto 3nm upgrade targets automotive, AI demand rather than Rapidus

TSMC's decision to upgrade its second Kumamoto fab to 3nm reflects long-term customer demand and supply chain strategy rather than competitive pressure from Rapidus, according to Luke...

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Nexperia lands US$60 million loan to boost chip output during Dutch governance probe

Invest International will provide Nexperia with a US$60 million loan to expand chip production and upgrade manufacturing lines across...

Wednesday 18 February 2026

AI factory boom in Taiwan fuels construction and land plays

As the "Nvidia effect" continues to gain momentum, companies such as Taiwan-based construction materials supplier Goldsun Building Materials are benefiting from the ongoing expansion...

Wednesday 18 February 2026

GF-Renesas pact: a new script for the U.S.-Japan friend-shoring playbook

GlobalFoundries Inc. and Renesas Electronics Corp. have unveiled a multi-billion-dollar expansion of their manufacturing alliance, a move that underscores...

Tuesday 17 February 2026

GlobalFoundries, Renesas expand manufacturing partnership in multi-billion-dollar deal

GlobalFoundries and Renesas Electronics Corporation announced an expanded strategic collaboration through a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing agreement aimed at strengthening semiconductor...

Monday 16 February 2026

Weekly news roundup: Intel resets AI PC race, backs ZAM memory play, HBM3–HBM4 battle intensifies

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of February 9 to February 16, 2026. This week's coverage spans HBM3 and HBM4 capacity shifts, AI PC market share changes,...

Monday 16 February 2026

India fines Intel over discriminatory warranty policy

On February 12, 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) issued a formal order under Section 27 of the Competition Act, 2002, imposing a penalty of INR273.8 million (US$3.02...

Monday 16 February 2026

Analysis: Taiwan's Formosat-8 signals a shift beyond silicon to space power

In the final days before the Lunar New Year, a series of high-resolution satellite images began circulating on Taiwanese social media. They showed Barcelona Airport, Tokyo's National...

Sunday 15 February 2026

Taiwan's January exports jump nearly 70% on AI server boom, boosting 2026 growth optimism and tech defense push

Taiwan's export value in January 2026 surged 69.9% year-on-year, surpassing the NT$2 trillion (US$63.7 billion) mark for the first time, largely due to differences in the number of...

Sunday 15 February 2026

A Singaporean reality check for the semiconductor age

Joseph Liow, dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, said in a recent public lecture that technology...

Sunday 15 February 2026

Power semiconductor cost pressures rise as 8-inch wafer foundries plan price hikes

Demand for AI servers' power management chips is surging, tightening supply and demand in the 8-inch wafer foundry market. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)...

Sunday 15 February 2026

From nanometers to nectar: the secret flavors of TSMC's fab honey

In a development few would associate with the world's largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has expanded an environmental initiative that now encompasses...

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