CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED IC MANUFACTURING
Friday 14 November 2025
China's Maxone steps into the global probe-card elite with IPO approval, Huawei support

Maxone Semiconductor (Suzhou) has cleared the Shanghai STAR Market IPO review, a notable milestone in China's effort to end foreign control...

Friday 14 November 2025
SMIC's AI-fueled 3Q rebound sets up a US$9B year despite margin pressure
SMIC posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results as China's surging AI investment and state-backed chip localisation fuelled earnings. Beijing's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency,...
Friday 14 November 2025
AI chip test interface demand surges; Taiwan orders visible through 2026
As AI ASIC makers accelerate the release of next-gen chips to catch up with AI GPU leaders, industry observers expect a major shift in the AI chip landscape by 2026. This transformation...
Friday 14 November 2025
H2 peak season fuels Tricorntech 4Q25 performance
By accelerating customer orders, advanced semiconductor process Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) nano-monitoring equipment supplier Tricorntech reported third-quarter 2025 revenue...
Friday 14 November 2025
SK Key Foundry to launch SiC power chips production in 1H26, targeting EV and energy markets
SK Hynix's 8-inch wafer subsidiary, SK Key Foundry, announced plans to launch its silicon carbide (SiC) compound power semiconductor business in the first half of 2026.
Friday 14 November 2025
Taiwan raises foreign worker hiring standards to protect local labor conditions
As the global AI surge continues to benefit TSMC and other semiconductor supply chain players, Taiwan's government is tightening the criteria for employing foreign migrant workers...
Friday 14 November 2025
Nvidia AI servers drive strong electronics demand, breaking seasonal downturn in 2026

With demand for AI servers accelerating, Taiwan's electronics supply chain is preparing for an unusually strong fourth quarter in 2025...

Friday 14 November 2025
Elon Musk looks to space for Tesla's next AI chip
Tesla is extending its in-house chip roadmap beyond vehicles and humanoid robots, with CEO Elon Musk signaling that the company's forthcoming AI8 processor could power orbiting data...
Thursday 13 November 2025
Samsung aims to make foundry unit profitable by 2027, banking on Tesla orders and US fab ramp-up
Samsung Electronics is targeting 2027 to turn its foundry business profitable, driven by expected orders from major clients such as Tesla and the full-scale operation of its new Texas...
Thursday 13 November 2025
Hiwin eyes 2026 growth driven by semiconductor and robotics
Transmission component maker Hiwin reportedly expects overall industry conditions to clarify only after March 2026, despite stable current market demand with customers focusing on...
Thursday 13 November 2025
Beijing steps in? SMIC capacity reallocated to Huawei as China's chip shortage worsens
US export controls on advanced chips are starting to show real impact. People familiar with the matter say China is running short of high-end semiconductors, pushing Beijing to step...
Thursday 13 November 2025
GlobalFoundries raises 4Q25 outlook on strong auto, data center demand
GlobalFoundries forecasts stronger results for the fourth quarter of 2025, saying robust demand from automotive and data center customers is expected to offset continued weakness...
Thursday 13 November 2025
Rebellions expands US presence with Silicon Valley hires, launches North America entity
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions is accelerating its global expansion, establishing a US entity and appointing two senior Silicon Valley executives to strengthen its position...
Thursday 13 November 2025
Infineon doubles down on AI power growth, targets EUR1.5 billion revenue in fiscal 2026 amid surging data center demand
Infineon Technologies is ramping up its focus on AI infrastructure, projecting EUR1.5 billion (approx. US$1.74 billion) in AI server-related revenue for fiscal 2026, double the previous...
Thursday 13 November 2025
Infineon forecasts moderate growth for fiscal 2026 amid currency headwinds
Infineon Technologies expects moderate growth in fiscal 2026 as geopolitical uncertainties, tariff risks, and currency fluctuations weigh on near-term performance. CEO Jochen Hanebeck...