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Wednesday 1 October 2025
Samsung advances Exynos 2600 production as 2nm yield rises to 50%
Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of its next-generation application processor (AP), the Exynos 2600, which is expected to power the standard models of the Galaxy S26...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Taiwan rejects US proposal for 50-50 chip production split
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick recently proposed a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing between Taiwan and the US, claiming the US is nearing major tariff and semiconductor...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Japan's Nichia taps Taiwanese executive for top post as part of semiconductor push
Japanese LED leader Nichia has promoted Taiwan-born executive Tsun-Chia Tai to senior managing director, a move effective October 1 that makes him the highest-ranking Taiwanese manager...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Taiwan-US trade talks slow due to unresolved semiconductor tariff disputes
The ongoing negotiations between Taiwan and the US for a trade agreement have been hindered by unresolved differences over semiconductors, slowing progress despite several rounds...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Intel & TSMC invest billions to transform Arizona into semiconductor powerhouse
More and more tech giants have followed TSMC's lead after its announcement of a US$165 billion investment to build more plants in Arizona. A half mountain, half desert state is slowly...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
TSMC reports US$6.63 billion in global tax payments for 2024, majority paid in Taiwan
TSMC disclosed in its 2024 sustainability report that it paid a total of NT$202 billion (US$6.63 billion) in taxes worldwide, with Taiwan accounting for nearly 95% of the amount....
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Five major pressures plaguing TSMC as US government pushes for 50-50 production split
The Trump administration pushed for a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing between the US and Taiwan, pressuring TSMC to expand US production. This raises costs and risks for Taiwan's...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
China's 12-inch SiC leap: SICC, Jingsheng in spotlight
The global race in third-generation semiconductors is intensifying, with larger silicon carbide (SiC) wafers seen as critical to cutting costs and enhancing power device performance...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
SEMI chief: Taiwan-India synergy to shape semiconductor future
Ajit Manocha, president and CEO of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), underscored Taiwan's role as a central innovation hub in the global semiconductor eco...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Passive component inventories fall in 4Q25 as AI power revolution fuels growth
Despite lingering uncertainties, passive component manufacturers are gradually reducing inventory levels, according to the supply chain sources. The steady rise in AI application...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
TSMC 2025 full-year revenue set to break US$100 billion
Although semiconductor chip tariffs have yet to be finalized, with exchange rates stabilizing and strong pull-in momentum from major smartphone and AI chip clients, TSMC's third quarter...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
DB HiTek expands foundry presence in India through SmartSoC partnership
SmartSoC Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with South Korea's DB HiTek to strengthen access to specialty foundry services for India's semiconductor ecosystem. Under the...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
GlobalFoundries opens Beijing office, doubles down on localizing production for China market
US-based foundry GlobalFoundries (GF) has faced numerous challenges in its China strategy, from halting investment in a 12-inch fab in Chengdu to shifting toward mature process partnerships...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
UST invests in Kaynes Semicon to expand India's semiconductor assembly and testing capabilities
UST, a provider of AI and technology transformation solutions, has announced a strategic investment in Indian semiconductor manufacturer Kaynes Semicon. The partnership aims to strengthen...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Lei Jun’s ten-year bet: Why Xiaomi chose hard road to chip independence

On the evening of September 25, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun took the stage for his sixth annual keynote, titled simply: "Change."...