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Friday 11 October 2024
India eyes global semiconductor hub status: US and global partners invest in key chip-making and design projects
In late September, the Biden administration reached an agreement with the Indian government to establish a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India.
Thursday 10 October 2024
Powerchip Semiconductor cancels Japan Fab Project, sparking criticism from SBI chairman
Executives from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) visited the Miyagi Prefectural Government in Japan to explain the reasons behind their decision to cancel...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
MediaTek unveils flagship Dimensity 9400 platform with breakthroughs in AI and power efficiency
MediaTek has officially launched its Dimensity 9400 flagship smartphone platform, leveraging TSMC's second-generation 3nm process technology. This new platform boasts substantial...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
TSMC's September revenue hits second-highest; annual US$ revenue set to exceed target
TSMC's September 2024 revenue reached NT$251.873 billion (around US$7.75 billion), fueled by high demand for next-generation smartphone, AI, and PC chips from key clients such as...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Samsung rules out foundry spin-off, citing technical challenges and strategic market priorities
Samsung Electronics issued a rare public apology on October 8, 2024, causing ripples across the semiconductor industry.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
AMD set to become second largest client of TSMC's US fab; hinted at one year ago
TSMC's Fab 21 in Arizona has not yet fully commenced its first phase of mass production, but it is already producing Apple's A16 chip. Additionally, AMD may become the second major...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China unveils domestic GPU ecosystem to reduce Nvidia dependence
China Mobile recently unveiled a chip architecture migration tool called "Xinhe" as part of the country's efforts to decrease its dependence on Nvidia's computing chips. The tool...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
TSMC reports 39.6% annual rise in September sales

On October 9, TSMC announced its financial results for September 2024.

Wednesday 9 October 2024
August semiconductor sales rise 20.6% with robust demand in Americas, says SIA
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has reported that global semiconductor industry sales amounted to US$53.1 billion in August 2024, reflecting a 20.6% rise from US$44 billion...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Why would TSMC increase stake investment in a mature-node foundry affiliate?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on October 8 to subscribe to a NT$3.74 billion cash capital increase (approximately US$116 million) for Vanguard International...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
CHIPS Act waives environmental reviews, but power challenges persist
On October 2, 2024, US President Joe Biden signed new legislation allowing semiconductor fabs funded under the CHIPS and Science Act to bypass federal environmental review requirements...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Taiwan's renewable energy shortage threatens semiconductor expansion
Taiwan's limited renewable energy supply is emerging as a potential bottleneck for its semiconductor sector, with ripple effects likely as other industries also intensify their demand...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
TSMC and Amkor collaboration completes key puzzle piece in US chip manufacturing
Amkor, a major US semiconductor packaging and testing company, received a US$400 million subsidy under the CHIPS Act to build a new plant in late July and will collaborate with TSMC...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Intel's geopolitical significance dampens acquisition rumors
Pat Gelsinger, Intel's CEO, maintains composure amid speculation about a potential Qualcomm takeover of Intel. While the media has not obtained any direct response from Gelsinger,...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Semiconductor supply chain mixed about China economy stimulus policy
China's stimulus packages have received mixed responses from players in Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, with some believing they will inject momentum into the Single's Day shopping...