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Thursday 20 March 2025
Tariff threats spur TSMC's Taiwan peers to seek US expansion
In March, President Donald Trump and TSMC's C.C. Wei walked into the Roosevelt Room to unveil one of the largest foreign investments in US history: a US$100 billion bet that high-end...
Thursday 20 March 2025
Samsung taps CIA-born Palantir AI to rescue faltering chip yields
Samsung Electronics is reportedly partnering with US-based SaaS firm Palantir Technologies to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to improve semiconductor yield, quality,...
Thursday 20 March 2025
China to further tighten export curbs on battery, chip material tech, escalating US trade spat
China is reinforcing its grip on key minerals and battery technologies as tensions with the US escalate over tech trade policies. Fortune reports that China dominates the...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Commentary: Governor Hobbs' visit to Avnet APAC spotlights evolving semiconductor supply chains
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently led a delegation to Taiwan, focusing on the enhancement of the semiconductor supply chain. The session included discussions with key officials...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Pat Gelsinger challenges GPU dominance, envisions a quantum future at Nvidia GTC 2025
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger made waves during a live interview at the Nvidia GTC 2025 event, which was hosted by the popular tech podcast Acquired.
Wednesday 19 March 2025
TSMC board member dismisses Intel foundry takeover rumors, calls them unfounded
Paul Liu, head of Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) and a TSMC board member, denied speculation that the company is considering acquiring Intel's struggling foundry business...
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...