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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...

Sunday 15 February 2026

Why is TSMC spending $45bn so early?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has greenlit a massive $44.96 billion capital budget following a historic board meeting in Kumamoto,...

Saturday 14 February 2026

ByteDance expands chip team to 1,000, advancing four major design lines

Chinese tech giant ByteDance is rapidly scaling its in-house chip development efforts, with its chip R&D team now exceeding 1,000 employees, signaling a strong push into AI hardware...

Saturday 14 February 2026

World's largest GaAs foundry sees 2–3x surge from 1.6T optical boom

GaAs foundry leader Win Semiconductor forecasts explosive growth in the 1.6T optical communication module market in 2026, expecting a 2-3x increase in demand driven by satellite and...

Saturday 14 February 2026

Nvidia deepens South Korea ties in smart factory push

Nvidia outlined its role in advancing two major manufacturing trends—AI Factory and Physical AI—at SEMICON Korea 2026, emphasizing that it views South Korea as an important...

Saturday 14 February 2026

After US deal, Taiwan pushes economic resilience into Europe and the global south

Taiwan has officially signed a final trade agreement with the US, concluding bilateral negotiations. Under the deal, Taiwan will receive most-favored-nation (MFN) treatment if Washington...

Friday 13 February 2026

The Arizona turnaround: How Y.L. Wang became the future of TSMC

The trajectory of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) into the 2030s is being shaped by a new generation of leadership. At the center of that shift is the board-approved...

Friday 13 February 2026

Explainer: how US-Taiwan 'ART' deal rewires global tech economy

On February 12, 2026, the United States and Taiwan finalized a structural "re-pricing" of their economic relationship. The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) is not a traditional...

Friday 13 February 2026

Commentary: US-Taiwan tariff deal combines US strengths, boosts Taiwan's outlook

The US-Taiwan reciprocal tariff negotiations officially concluded on February 12, 2026. Notably, tariffs on information and communication technology (ICT) and semiconductors remain...

Friday 13 February 2026

Samsung's non-memory unit to turn profitable in 4Q26 as Exynos 2700 targets 50% share in Galaxy S27

Industry analysts indicate that Samsung Electronics' non-memory division is expected to return to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a full-year turnaround projected...

Friday 13 February 2026

TSMC and memory makers boost capex to offset China export restrictions impact

TSMC raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to US$52-56 billion, driving strong demand in the global semiconductor supply chain amid AI growth. Memory giants SK Hynix, Micron,...

Friday 13 February 2026

New Taiwan–US trade pact lowers export barriers, boosts tech supply chains

The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Taiwan and the US has been officially signed, reducing Taiwan's average export tariffs to the US by 23.45pp and boosting export competitiveness...

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