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Wednesday 14 May 2025
China's chip toolmakers see split fortunes as AMEC, ACM Research ride localization wave
Chinese semiconductor equipment manufacturers benefited from a surge in localization-driven procurement in the first quarter of 2025. Data from CnEVPost and Chinastarmarket.cn...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Nvidia cheers, Huawei fears: Trump resets AI chip controls
The Trump administration plans to overhaul regulations on the export of semiconductors used in artificial intelligence (AI), tossing out a Biden-era approach that had drawn strenuous...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Nvidia reportedly hikes GPU prices amid TSMC costs surge and escalating US-China tech rivalry
Nvidia is navigating a turbulent stretch, as soaring production costs at its foundry partner TSMC have reportedly prompted the company to raise prices across its GPU product line...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
President Lai: Tariffs on Taiwan semiconductors would hurt US tech leadership
In an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia, Taiwan President Ching-te "William" Lai stated that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), responding to customer demands,...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Taiwan's MPI sees solid start to 2025 despite currency and tariff headwinds

Semiconductor testing interface and equipment provider MPI Corporation delivered a stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, driven...

Tuesday 13 May 2025
CT Semiconductor expands Vietnam's first fully locally owned IC backend facility
CT Semiconductor has begun the second phase of its chip packaging and testing plant in Vietnam, targeting 100 million chips annually by 2027. As the country's first fully locally...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
IntelliEPI projects record 2025 revenue driven by AI, defense demand amid supply challenges
Intelligent Epitaxy Technology (IntelliEPI), a supplier of epitaxial wafers, is positioned for strong performance in 2025, driven by increasing demand in the artificial intelligence...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
US silicon carbide industry faces challenges amid tariff protections and Chinese competition
Silicon carbide (SiC), a critical material for electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, is under strain in the US despite protective trade policies. Initially bolstered by US President...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
The US-China trade talks ease supply chain pressures
In a rare sign of easing tensions, the US and China have reached a temporary détente on tariffs, agreeing to a 90-day truce that significantly reduces mutual trade penalties...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
PSMC to showcase 3D AI semiconductor solutions at Computex 2025
On May 12, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) revealed its collaboration with ten supply chain partners, including AP Memory, Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics,...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
PSMC chairman downplays chip tariff fears, says Taiwan's semiconductor sector remains secure amid US-China truce
The US and China agreed to a 90-day suspension of tariffs after the Geneva talks, easing tensions in their trade standoff. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
MediaTek bets on cloud applications as 2Q25 outlook remains flat

MediaTek, Taiwan's leading chip design company, reported April 2025 revenue of NT$48.754 billion (approx. US$1.61 billion), up 16% from...

Tuesday 13 May 2025
Hanwha Semitech establishes new R&D center to meet surging demand for TCB equipment
South Korean TC bonder (TCB) manufacturer Hanwha Semitech recently announced an organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening its development capabilities for next-generation...
Monday 12 May 2025
Sharp offloads iconic LCD factory to Foxconn amid deepening losses
Sharp plans to sell its Kameyama No. 2 factory in Japan's Mie Prefecture to its parent company, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), as the company continues to scale back its once-dominant...
Monday 12 May 2025
Global PMX enters EUV and DUV lithography equipment market, strengthening semiconductor shipments
Global PMX's strategic focus on the semiconductor sector is paying off, as evidenced by a strong increase in shipments. In April 2025, the company saw steady revenue growth, driven...