Wei-jen Lo, senior VP of corporate strategy at TSMC, announced his retirement on July 27. The 75-year-old joined TSMC in 2004 as VP of Operations II. From 2006 to 2009, Lo acted as...
Rising trade protectionism and tariff policy uncertainties have disrupted the global economic and trade order. Over time, countries have started to figure out how to negotiate or...
Chinese chemical makers are rapidly entering South Korea's semiconductor coolant supply chain following 3M's planned exit from the business. Firms like Juhua, ChemPacific, and Noah...
Since assuming office, US President Donald Trump has pursued an assertive trade agenda. Following his April 2, 2025, announcement of the reciprocal tariff, dubbed "Liberation Day,"...
Taiwan's Young Optics posted first-half 2025 net income of NT$8.22 million (US$252,000) after fire insurance compensation offset operating losses, as the optical components manufacturer...
US President Donald Trump, leveraging the vast domestic consumer market, has used tariffs as a powerful tool to steer global economic and trade dynamics. He has successfully opened...
While global attention focuses on the arms race in advanced semiconductor processes below 7nm, China is quietly setting up a formidable strategy in another area considered a "non-strategic...
As US chip giant Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan openly stated that the company may consider terminating its 14A process node plan if it cannot secure effective external client orders, Intel's...
Eternal Materials reported stable shipments across its three core business segments in June, with consolidated revenue totaling NT$3.297 billion (approx. US$110 million), down 1.9%...
Due to the influence of a low-pressure system and southwest airflow, a heavy rain advisory was issued for the Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan regions on July 28, 2025. Chiayi County urgently...
Industry insiders reveal that under Trump's strong push, Arizona has become a focal point for semiconductor development supported by the US government. The upcoming SEMICON West exhibition...
Tesla has signed a 7.5-year, US$16.5 billion contract with Samsung to produce its next-generation A16 chip using Samsung's 2nm process at its Texas facility. The deal represents a...
Samsung Electronics has secured a $16.5 billion contract to produce Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chips, marking a major boost for its foundry business. The chips will be manufactured...