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Monday 10 February 2025
FineMat's strategic shift, expanding into energy and semiconductor markets
FineMat is working hard to transform its core business and expand into the energy and semiconductor industries, actively developing new products. The company expects its consolidated...
Monday 10 February 2025
Weekly news roundup: ASML CEO signals US advantage; Tongfu reportedly begins HBM2 trial assembly
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from February 3 – February 8.
Monday 10 February 2025
Decoding Taiwan-US semiconductor trade ties (Part 2): TSMC's fast track to US 2nm production
In 2025, Taiwan's total export value reached US$475.07 billion—its second-best performance since 2022. Over the past two years, amid the US-China trade war, the semiconductor...
Monday 10 February 2025
Goeroptics adopts micro-LED in latest full-color AR etching waveguide module
On February 6, 2025, Goertek announced through its official Weibo account that its subsidiary, Goertek Optics (Goeroptics), has introduced the new Star G-E1 full-color augmented reality...
Monday 10 February 2025
Tariff concerns drive TSMC price hikes while Samsung seeks competitive edge
Amid concerns over higher tariffs under the Trump administration, TSMC is raising chip prices to offset potential losses, while Samsung Electronics focuses on price competitiveness...
Saturday 8 February 2025
TSMC tightens restrictions on Chinese IC firms in line with US semiconductor controls
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reportedly implemented new shipment restrictions on Chinese IC design firms amid intensifying US-China trade tensions. Effective...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Global PMX leverages AI and diversification to drive growth, boost margins
Global PMX, a leading manufacturer of automotive power and safety components, is driving growth through healthcare sector expansion and AI implementation. The company continues to...
Saturday 8 February 2025
MA-tek opens Hokkaido lab to support Rapidus orders, boost chip inspection
Materials Analysis Technology (MA-tek) has officially launched a new laboratory in Hokkaido, establishing its third facility in Japan after Nagoya and Kumamoto.
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung chair's nine-year legal battle ends, signals return to decisive management
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jae-Yong Lee's recent acquittal in a merger and accounting fraud trial marks the end of the company's decade-long "judicial crisis," according to South...
Saturday 8 February 2025
ASE, a semiconductor powerhouse, faces leadership uncertainty as chairman's heir passes away at 46
On February 7, 2025, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) announced the passing of corporate director Rutherford Chang at the age of 46. As the only son of ASE chairman Jason...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung likely to reduce foundry investments amid competitors' expenditure boost
International foundry players including TSMC, SMIC, and GlobalFoundries (GF) are expected to either maintain or increase their capital expenditure in 2025, focusing on expanding capacity...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung denies claims of boosting its glass substrate supply chain to win AI chip clients
Amid intensifying competition in advanced semiconductor packaging, Samsung Electronics is reportedly taking direct control of glass substrate supply chain development, a critical...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Taiwan exports experience strong growth in January 2025
Taiwan's export growth maintained its momentum in January 2025, driven primarily by artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) demand, according to statistics...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Rapidus CEO eyes Computex to pitch 2nm alternative to TSMC
Recent speculations indicate that Atsuyoshi Koike, president and CEO of Rapidus, will head a team to the Computex trade show for the first time in late May.
Saturday 8 February 2025
Decoding Taiwan-US semiconductor trade ties (Part 1): what Taiwan's export mix reveals
In 2024, Taiwan's total exports reached US$475 billion, with 65.2% of that coming from electronics. This clearly shows that the electronics sector not only drives Taiwan's export...