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Monday 12 May 2025
Weekly news roundup: China unveils 10nm chip tool, Huawei stealth-builds fabs, rare earth prices spike
These are the top-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of May 5 – May 11. From major chipmakers reshaping strategies under geopolitical pressure to rare earth...
Monday 12 May 2025
MA-Tek, iST, and MSScorps report steady April revenue growth, driven by rising semiconductor demand
MA-Tek, iST, and MSScorps all reported steady revenue growth, driven by rising demand for semiconductor testing and new technology services. Each company is expanding capacity, enhancing...
Friday 9 May 2025
TSMC sets April revenue record at US$11.55 billion; YTD tops US$33 billion

TSMC, the world's top contract chipmaker, posted consolidated revenue of NT$349.57 billion (approx. US$11.55 billion) in April 2025, up...

Friday 9 May 2025
Japan's Denso, Rohm forge chip alliance targeting EVs and autonomous driving
On May 8, Japanese automotive parts supplier Denso and chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor announced a strategic partnership aimed at deepening collaboration in semiconductor development...
Friday 9 May 2025
Chiplets technology gains ground as global semiconductor giants invest in modular chip future
TSMC, Intel, Samsung Electronics, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are backing the modular semiconductor approach that breaks down system-on-chip (SoC) designs into smaller functional...
Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan and Japan forge strategic semiconductor alliance to bolster global chip supply chain
As global tech competition intensifies, Taiwan and Japan, two semiconductor powerhouses, are deepening ties with the launch of a new strategic alliance. On May 7, the Taiwan-Japan...
Friday 9 May 2025
Innostar targets AI chip testing surge with advanced packaging push
Taiwanese equipment maker Innostar Service is positioning itself to capture growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing chip testing by expanding into semiconductor...
Friday 9 May 2025
As US-China tech decoupling deepens, Chinese firm breaks ground in advanced chip inspection equipment

As tensions escalate between the US and China over semiconductor technology, China has placed domestic innovation in chipmaking tools...

Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan debates sovereign wealth fund establishment, but lacks consensus
Taiwan has repeatedly discussed establishing a sovereign wealth fund using foreign exchange reserves but lacks social consensus and dedicated legislation. Existing government funds...
Friday 9 May 2025
Taiwan unveils new 4-year cybersecurity program to strengthen resilience in AI era
To strengthen Taiwan's cybersecurity resilience, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has unveiled the Seventh National Information and Communication Security Development Program...
Friday 9 May 2025
SMIC may be expanding use of Chinese equipment as yield challenges weigh on outlook
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) reported that average selling prices declined in the latter half of the first quarter of 2025 due to production fluctuations...
Friday 9 May 2025
China's chip crunch deepens: Hua Hong drops 88% as nearly 50 firms post losses

Hua Hong Semiconductor, a major Chinese state-owned foundry, posted a sharp profit drop for the first quarter of 2025, with net income...

Friday 9 May 2025
Apple developing specialized chips for glasses, new Macs, and AI servers
Apple Inc.'s silicon design group is working on new chips that will serve as the brains for future devices, including its first smart glasses, more powerful Macs, and artificial intelligence...
Friday 9 May 2025
SMIC reports minimal tariff impact, yield issues hit 2Q25 guidance, and low 2025 outlook visibility
On May 9, 2025, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) held its first quarter 2025 earnings call, with co-CEO Haijun Zhao addressing performance, tariff impacts,...
Friday 9 May 2025
Infineon flags EUR400m revenue hit from tariffs, trims margin outlook
Infineon Technologies AG announced its second quarter 2025 financial results on May 8. During the second quarter 2025 earnings call, CFO Sven Schneider addressed concerns about the...