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Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan rises to 6th in global competitiveness rankings, driven by robust AI, chip, and R&D strengths
Taiwan has climbed two places to secure 6th position in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, outperforming 63 of the 69 economies surveyed. The country also retained its title...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Intel to cut up to over 10,000 jobs starting mid-July
Intel is preparing to lay off between 15% and 20% of its Intel Foundry workforce starting in mid-July, potentially impacting between 8,170 and 10,900 employees worldwide, according...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Korean exporters brace for turmoil as US tariffs and Middle East conflict roil global trade
South Korean exporters are facing mounting pressure from a confluence of geopolitical and trade shocks, as the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran rattles global commodity...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Canon Machinery targets 2026 launch for hybrid bonding tools amid surge in advanced packaging demand
Canon Machinery, a subsidiary of Japan's Canon Inc., is intensifying its development of hybrid bonding technology as it seeks to expand beyond its conventional die-bonding equipment...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
TSMC maintains foundry dominance despite Foundry 2.0 move to address rising US scrutiny
Despite efforts, including the announcement of the Foundry 2.0 strategy to reduce its stated market share and address customer concerns, TSMC continues to dominate the pure-play foundry...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Sony accelerates image sensor growth in automotive amid record earnings and evolving market strategy
Sony Group has provided an update on its semiconductor business, particularly focusing on its position in the image sensor market. Despite failing to meet its ambitious target of...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Nvidia to unveil new China-bound downgraded AI chips after H20 export ban
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company will no longer include China in its official forecasts, signaling a pivotal shift in how the US chip giant navigates the intensifying tech...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan foundries wind down 8-inch output as IC designers pivot
Taiwanese IC design houses report a steady reduction in 8-inch wafer capacity by local foundry partners. Several foundries are now urging clients to transition select products to...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Southern Taiwan’s science park sees record revenue as AI and semiconductors surge
Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) reported a sharp surge in revenue in early 2025, propelled by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom and strong semiconductor demand. From...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2): Breaking through bottlenecks to achieve equipment self-reliance and strength
Amid the global shift in technology dynamics, China's semiconductor industry stands at a critical strategic turning point. As the 15th Five-Year Plan approaches, semiconductor equipment—being...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
TVCA meets with Taiwan VP, offers three suggestions to boost growth of Taiwan industries
The Taiwan Venture Capital Association (TVCA) led a delegation to meet with Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao on June 13. During the meeting, the association proposed three institutional...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Taiwan imposes new export controls on products sold to Huawei, SMIC, and other Chinese firms

the International Trade Administration (ITA), under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, has announced a new export control measure...

Tuesday 17 June 2025
Naver to build AI data center in Morocco with Nvidia, targeting EMEA market

Naver announced plans to build a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Morocco in partnership with Nvidia and other...

Tuesday 17 June 2025
Johor–Singapore Economic Zone's grand ambition to transform SEA's tech landscape
Just across the narrow Johor Strait from Singapore lies Malaysia's Johor state, a region that for decades has shared deep economic ties with the city-state. Yet despite their geographic...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Sony to double HAMR semiconductor laser production capacity for HDDs
According to Nikkei, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, the semiconductor division of Sony Group, is set to double the production capacity of its semiconductor lasers designed...