CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED IC MANUFACTURING
Monday 12 May 2025
Infineon secures funding for Dresden smart power fab expansion
According to an official press release, Infineon has received final approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs to fund its new Smart Power Fab in Dresden. The...
Monday 12 May 2025
Rayzher, Acter, and Nova Technology ride chip expansion with strong project demand and regional growth
Rayzher, Acter, and Nova Technology all reported robust revenue growth in early 2025, fueled by strong demand from the semiconductor and memory sectors. Backed by expansion projects...
Monday 12 May 2025
Malaysia eyes climb up the tech ladder as Southeast Asia's semiconductor veteran

Malaysia boasts resilient economic and industrial fundamentals, underpinned by reliable infrastructure, natural resource availability,...

Monday 12 May 2025
Trump's tariffs rattle Southeast Asia: What it means for Taiwan's supply chain strategy
The latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump is shaking up Southeast Asia's manufacturing heartland, dealing a blow to nations that form the backbone of Taiwan's electronics...
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...