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Monday 19 February 2024
Shin-Etsu and Sumco continue to see high wafer fab inventories
Shin-Etsu and Sumco, both major silicon wafer manufacturers in Japan, stated that customers still hold a significant amount of silicon wafer inventory, indicating it will take some...
Monday 19 February 2024
South Korean chip tool makers voice apprehension over SIA's lobby to expand export ban
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is said to be lobbying the Biden Administration to require semiconductor equipment suppliers in allies, including Japan and South Korea,...
Monday 19 February 2024
Samsung reportedly wins first 2nm order in the most advanced chip-making race
The most advanced chip manufacturing process competition has already begun before mass production. Samsung Electronics reportedly secured a 2nm AI chip order from Japan-based startup...
Monday 19 February 2024
ATMP facilities expected to mushroom in India
India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem development is speeding up after embracing pragmatism by starting with ATMP, followed by the foundry business, and the Information Technology...
Monday 19 February 2024
Samsung reportedly to prioritize memory production facility at Pyeongtaek Plant 4
While the semiconductor market has seen signs of a recovery, various industries will make a comeback at a different pace. The volatile economic condition continues to affect major...
Monday 19 February 2024
Colley Hwang: Taiwan-Japan best match in semiconductor synergy
Geopolitical pressures and changes in industrial structure are driving strategic collaborations among semiconductor companies, with various countries or regions incentivized for partnerships,...
Monday 19 February 2024
Softbank's CEO wants to give British chip designer Arm a hand
SoftBank's CEO Masayoshi Son plans to raise billions of dollars to establish an AI chip company.
Monday 19 February 2024
Weekly news roundup: Nvidia's likely expansion to ASIC service and other top stories
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from February 15-18:
Monday 19 February 2024
SMIC rides mobile chip wave, but can it sustain China's foundry ambitions?
China's top foundry, SMIC, has never disclosed its involvement in producing 7nm chips for Huawei's Mate 60 Pro. However, co-CEO Zhao Haijun recently emphasized that the bright spot...
Monday 19 February 2024
India roundup: Applied Materials reiterates commitment to Indian chip ecosystem
As more electronics manufacturers expand their capacities in India, Applied Materials eyes an increasing significance India may play in the global semiconductor manufacturing ecosy...
Monday 19 February 2024
Biden administration mulls showering Intel with 10 billion greenbacks
The Biden administration is reportedly ready to provide significant subsidies to Intel.
Monday 19 February 2024
TSMC expects strong 2024 driven by AI chip manufacturing
Amid sluggish demand, order cuts, price reduction, soaring costs, and intensifying geopolitical tension, TSMC reported declining performances in 2023. The chip giant foresees rebounding...
Friday 16 February 2024
SMIC's bold expansions spark concerns about potential mature-process overcapacity
Foreign media outlets have raised concerns over Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's (SMIC) ambitious mature process capacity expansion plans, warning of potential...
Friday 16 February 2024
US think tank urges India to bolster semiconductor investment appeal
A recent report from a US-based think tank suggested ways the Indian government can enhance regulatory stability and business conditions to attract more semiconductor investments.
Friday 16 February 2024
Samsung hopes 2nm AP orders from Qualcomm can be key to overtaking TSMC
Qualcomm has reportedly commissioned Samsung Electronics to develop a trial product for its 2nm application processor (AP). Although mass production still has a considerable way to...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research