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Wednesday 19 March 2025
Taiwan launches 'eastward expansion' strategy, boosting US investment and tech ties
Following TSMC's announcement of an additional US$100 billion investment in the US, President Lai Ching-te has unveiled Taiwan's new "eastward expansion" strategy, extending beyond...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Arizona governor celebrates historic defense ties, TSMC partnership, and Din Tai Fung's arrival in Taiwan visit
On the third day of her visit to Taiwan, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs met with key political and industry leaders. The visit included a high-profile meeting with Taiwanese President...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Arizona courts Taiwan chip suppliers while the MOEA assures local investment
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently led a delegation to Taiwan seeking semiconductor supply chain investments, personally recruiting 20 companies at a banquet amid Taiwan's concerns...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Lip-Bu Tan: The outsider-insider poised to reshape Intel's future
Intel's leadership change has garnered attention with Lip-Bu Tan, a key figure in Silicon Valley's venture capital and semiconductor sectors, moving from board member to CEO. His...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
IntelliEPI pushes expansion plans ahead despite CHIPS Act and defense budget shifts
US President Donald Trump recently threatened to abolish the CHIPS Act, but IntelliEPI chairman Yung-Chung Kao stated that the company's operations will be minimally affected. The...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
GTC 2025: On-site preview of Nvidia's biggest AI announcements
The tech world holds its breath as Nvidia's GTC conference unveils the next chapter in AI innovation. DIGITIMES on-site reporter, Monica Chen, provides a front-row glimpse...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Samsung's 1.4nm process development reportedly at standstill
Recent media reports suggest that Samsung Electronics' ambitious initiative to develop the 1.4-nanometer (SF1.4) process is facing significant challenges. This development could once...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
VPEC eyes growth in AI data centers, robotics, and others with SiPh advancements
The compound semiconductor industry is optimistic about the continued growth of the AI data center market. In addition to core computing chips, silicon photonics (SiPh) technology...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Lip-Bu Tan takes Intel helm amidst AMD's ascent and Nvidia's dominance
Intel named outsider Lip-Bu Tan as chief executive officer, breaking with decades of tradition by appointing a leader without deep company roots for the first time in the chipmaker's...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Intel fires up 18A test production in Arizona, betting big on foundry revival
Intel has begun test production of its 18A process at its Arizona facility, a key step in its bid to revive its foundry business. This milestone supports the company's broader strategy...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
TSMC and Avnet take center stage in Arizona governor's second Taiwan visit
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has confirmed a high-stakes meeting with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs at its Hsinchu headquarters took place. Following the meeting, Hobbs'...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
GTC 2025: WinWay to present new test socket solutions for AI
The five-day Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) officially kicked off on March 17 US time, focusing on innovative applications such as robotics and generative AI (GenAI). As a...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Samsung races to close 2nm gap: first High-NA EUV deployed at Hwaseong
Samsung Electronics reportedly deployed its first high-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine at its Hwaseong Campus in early March. The move represents a key step in Samsung's...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Arizona governor Katie Hobbs visits Taiwan as officials downplay TSMC tech outflow concerns
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs's high-profile visit to Taiwan (March 16-19, 2025) comes in the wake of TSMC chairman C.C. Wei's recent announcement of a substantial increase in US investment...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Great Expectations: can Lip-Bu Tan pull off Intel's manufacturing spinoff?
Intel's incoming CEO Lip-Bu Tan is poised to spearhead a strategic shift at the semiconductor giant, with analysts predicting a fundamental overhaul of its manufacturing strategy...