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Thursday 11 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Machinery makers Tongtai and Contrel expand into semiconductor sector
The global semiconductor industry is experiencing steady growth, driven by advances in wafer processing and packaging technologies. In line with this trend, Tongtai Machine &...
Thursday 11 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Taiwan's semiconductor output neared NT$6T with govt boosting AI and HPC sectors
Taiwan's semiconductor output hit NT$5.3 trillion (approx. US$175.3 billion) in 2024 and is expected to exceed NT$6 trillion soon, fueled by demand in AI, high-performance computing...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Beijing's barriers fail to deter China's SiC players from risky push into 8-inch wafer race
China's SiC industry, once viewed as a critical front in global tech rivalry, has been transformed over the past two years. Breakthroughs in domestic SiC materials and mass production...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Shenzhen expo underscores integration of optoelectronics and semiconductors
The 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2025) opened in Shenzhen on September 10, attracting over 3,800 global companies across communications, optics, lasers,...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Taiwan showcases breakthroughs in CoWoS and SiC equipment to boost semiconductor self-reliance
The Industrial Development Administration (IDA) of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is partnering with 16 local companies to present heterogeneous integration packaging...
Thursday 11 September 2025
TSMC's presence in Kumamoto exceeds expectations as Kyushu sees over 200 new investment projects
TSMC's Japanese subsidiary JASM has completed and started operations at its first wafer fab in Kumamoto. According to Japanese sources, a second wafer fab is already under construction...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Samsung eyes xAI chip partnership following major Tesla deal
After securing orders from electric vehicle maker Tesla for autonomous driving AI chips, Samsung Electronics' foundry division is reportedly in talks with xAI, an artificial intelligence...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
TSMC's Cliff Hou and Jim Keller rally behind 'Moore's law 2.0' at SEMICON Taiwan

At SEMICON Taiwan's fireside chat, two of the industry's most influential voices pushed back against the idea that Moore's law has run...

Wednesday 10 September 2025
Broadcom offers US$600M incentive to CEO for AI business growth
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan stands to receive up to US$600 million in stock rewards if he can drive artificial intelligence (AI) product revenue to US$120 billion by fiscal year 2030.
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Synopsys' IP business underperforms in 3QFY25, announces 10% workforce reduction
US electronic design automation (EDA) giant Synopsys faced ongoing challenges from US export restrictions to China and difficulties with key foundry customers. As of July 31, 2025,...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
TSMC reports 33.8% revenue increase in August, outlook shaped by AI demand and margin pressures
TSMC posted strong revenue growth in August 2025, recording approximately NT$335.77 billion (approx. US$11.03 billion). The result marks a 3.9% increase from July and a 33.8% rise...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Commentary: Decoding the new semiconductor world order
The semiconductor landscape has fundamentally shifted. As we move from 2025 to 2026, three forces dominate global technology discourse: semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Alliance Material showcases breakthrough double-sided RDL glass substrate process
Alliance Material, a semiconductor materials company, reported a surge in revenue in August 2025, reaching NT$67.93 million (US$2.23 million), a 15.84% increase from July and nearly...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Exclusive: TSMC turns legacy fabs into EUV pellicle powerhouse, signals new front in chipmaking
TSMC has confirmed it will exit gallium nitride (GaN) foundry operations within two years, shutting down production at its 6-inch Fab 2 in Hsinchu Science Park. The company is also...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Highlights from China International Optoelectronic Expo and SEMI-e: sovereign AI, drones, AR/VR/MR in focus
The 26th China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE) and the Shenzhen International Semiconductor & IC Exhibition (SEMI-e 2025) are being held at the Shenzhen International...