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Wednesday 15 October 2025
Samsung's rebound sparks optimism across South Korean semiconductor supply chain
As Samsung Electronics' performance rebounds, previously stagnant sectors such as materials, components, and equipment are expected to regain momentum. Improved performance across...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands rare earth export controls to midstream and end products
On October 9, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce issued Announcements No. 61 and 62, expanding export controls on rare earths. The scope now extends beyond raw materials to include...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands lithium battery export curbs, deepening global supply risks
In just three months, China has implemented two sweeping rounds of export restrictions on its lithium battery supply chain, marking a sharp shift in Beijing's strategy from simple...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Lynas and Noveon sign MOU to develop US rare earth magnet supply chain
Australian rare earth producer Lynas Rare Earths has entered a non-binding memorandum of understanding with US rare earth magnet manufacturer Noveon Magnetics to jointly establish...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
SAS integrates semiconductor and renewable energy chains to boost long-term growth
Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) is demonstrating resilience in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors through a series of strategic initiatives. Its subsidiary, GlobalWafers...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's rare earth exports plunge 30% in September amid tighter controls
According to the latest data from China's General Administration of Customs, China's rare earth exports dropped sharply by 30.9% month-over-month to 4,000.3 tons in September 2025,...
Monday 13 October 2025
Doosan eyes SK Siltron acquisition to expand semiconductor ecosystem
Originally rooted in heavy industry, South Korea's Doosan Group is expanding into the semiconductor sector and is considering acquiring semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron...
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...

Thursday 9 October 2025
Commentary: China's TGV ambitions face an uphill battle
China's development of through glass via (TGV) technology, crucial for advanced semiconductor packaging in AI and high-performance computing chips, encounters significant hurdles,...
Thursday 9 October 2025
China tightens rare earth export controls with new ban on overseas assistance
China's Ministry of Commerce issued two major new rare earth regulations on October 9, 2025, including a landmark rule that imposes export controls on rare earth technologies and...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Beijing tightens tech controls, linking rare earths to AI and national security

In a major escalation of its tech resource policy, China's Ministry of Commerce announced new export restrictions on rare earth materials,...

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...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Topco and partners showcase semiconductor solutions at SEMICON West 2025
SEMICON West 2025, one of the major semiconductor exhibitions, is being held in Phoenix, Arizona. Topco Scientific is participating alongside fourteen partners from Japan and Taiwan,...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Taiwan's Ample Electronic breaks monthly revenue record as AI boosts component demand

Taiwanese electronic materials supplier Ample Electronic posted record-high revenue in September 2025, marking its 29th consecutive month...

Tuesday 7 October 2025
China's SiC industry finds high-value exit in Meta's AR supply chain

As the global semiconductor industry eyes the rise of 12-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafers as potential game-changers in advanced packaging,...