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Monday 13 October 2025
Commentary: Would splitting semiconductor profits with US leave Taiwan with scraps?
Taiwanese President Ching-te Lai remarked that the US takes 80% of semiconductor profits. While TSMC leads in manufacturing, US firms dominate IC design. The US seeks a balanced production...
Monday 13 October 2025
Amkor increases Arizona investment to US$7 billion, highlights TSMC's impact
Amkor Technology is dramatically expanding its footprint in the US, committing US$7 billion to build its first advanced semiconductor packaging plant in Phoenix. The move, which makes...
Monday 13 October 2025
China's rare earth export ban broadens; US vows strong retaliation

China, on October 9, announced a major expansion of its rare earth export controls, escalating tensions with the US and drawing sharp...

Monday 13 October 2025
Geopolitics and protectionism test China's auto dominance in Russia

When global automakers fled Russia in the wake of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Chinese car companies moved in with astonishing...

Monday 13 October 2025
India roundup: AI firms accelerate R&D expansion in India
Anthropic and Graphcore plan to tap Indian talents and huge market potential by expanding local presence as Nvidia and OpenAI have shown interest in the country.
Saturday 11 October 2025
Nemstek targets semiconductor market growth with listing planned for November
Nemstek, a leading plasma equipment manufacturer, has intensified its focus on semiconductor, ABF substrate, PCB, and new energy environmental applications in recent years, steadily...
Saturday 11 October 2025
Intel's Arizona Fab 52 begins production in major advance for US-based chip manufacturing
Intel officially announced on October 9 (Taipei time) the beginning of mass production at Fab 52, its latest wafer plant. The new fab, located in Chandler, Arizona, marks a significant...
Saturday 11 October 2025
Intel showcases 18A process at Fab 52 in Arizona
Intel unveiled its new Fab 52 and next-gen 18A process technology during the Intel Technology Tour held in late September 2025. Held at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona,...
Friday 10 October 2025
How a misread partnership exposed Nissan’s deeper uncertainties
A breakdown in the proposed partnership between Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and Nissan Motor, regarding the automaker's Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, has...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Foxconn walks away from Nissan factory deal amid stalled talks
Struggling with prolonged financial headwinds, Nissan Motor Co. has announced plans to shutter one of its core production sites, the Oppama plant, by March 2028. Talks to sell the...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Semicon West relocation doubles attendance as US chip investment surges
The annual SEMICON West relocated for the first time to Phoenix in 2025, the new hub of US chip manufacturing. Compared to previous years, the event saw a 45% increase in exhibitors,...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Asustek eyes to double current PC sales in India by 2030
Taiwanese PC maker Asustek Computer is expanding its footprint beyond India's metropolitan markets as it looks to double its device sales to as many as two million units by 2030....
Thursday 9 October 2025
Phoenix Silicon International expands wafer production capacity with new FAB3B facility
Phoenix Silicon International (PSI) has officially launched the expansion of its Zhonggang FAB3A/B manufacturing complex, announcing plans for the new FAB3B plant to begin production...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Glass substrate TGV: China's edge to capture AI HPC packaging
China's glass substrate through glass via (TGV) industry has made significant progress, with companies pushing innovations from materials to mass production. Despite challenges in...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Taiwan's drone maker eyes DJI throne as US$1.6 billion military contract looms
Sun Yad Group's subsidiary, Myson Century, is positioning itself as a rising star in the drone industry with its vertically integrated approach—from IC design to full drone...