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Thursday 7 August 2025
OSAT giants expand in US as Trump pushes for 100% tariff on chip imports
Amkor and ASE, two of the world's top semiconductor packaging and testing providers, are deepening their US presence following the return of Trump-era "Made in America" policies....
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Taiwan OSAT gains from BIS whitelist fall short as US grants Chinese firms exemptions
Taiwan's IC OSAT supply chain was previously expected to benefit from US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) restrictions on Chinese semiconductor firms. The BIS's semiconductor...
Thursday 24 July 2025
China gains ground on Taiwan's OSAT dominance amid pricing revolt
Taiwan continues to dominate the global outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) market, but China is catching up quickly. Driven by state-backed chip self-reliance efforts,...
Monday 21 July 2025
Malaysia launches US$21 million fund to boost semiconductor packaging and attract global tech players
According to Bernama, Malaysia has launched a MYR90 million (US$21.2 million) Science Endowment matching fund aimed at accelerating the country's push into advanced semiconductor...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Advanced packaging boom propels ASE, KYEC through shifting semiconductor landscape

Even as Taiwan's semiconductor tariff policies remain unresolved and the New Taiwan dollar continues to appreciate, major chip packaging...

Wednesday 16 July 2025
Penang's OSAT boom: ASE, Tongfu, Inari lead charge in advanced packaging
Malaysia has steadily developed its outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) industry, with Penang — often called the "Silicon Valley of the East" — at its...
Saturday 12 July 2025
Japan's OSAT firms unite to cut costs and reclaim industry ground
Japan's outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry, long composed of small, regional firms with limited resources, is making a rare push for collective strength. In...
Monday 16 June 2025
India roundup: India's US$21 billion chip dream
Minor progresses are seen in India's semiconductor manufacturing landscape. China's tightened export control on rare earths begins to disrupt India's EV dream.
Thursday 12 June 2025
Aoi Electronics targets global top 10 OSAT with Sharp plant acquisition
Aoi Electronics, Japan's top-ranked player in the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) sector, is intensifying its push into advanced packaging with the ambition of cracking...
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Renesas says Wolfspeed situation will not affect OSAT project in India
According to the Economic Times, citing an official statement, Japanese chipmaker Renesas has clarified that ongoing issues with Wolfspeed will have no impact on its OSAT...
Tuesday 10 June 2025
India's US$21 billion chip plan is underway — but who will deliver?
India has laid out a bold US$21 billion blueprint to become a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, securing investment pledges from domestic conglomerates and international gian...
Monday 9 June 2025
AMD inside: ASE overhauls infrastructure, tests Instinct MI300 for AI
ASE Holdings, the world's largest outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider, has transitioned its core IT infrastructure to AMD platforms, deploying EPYC processors...
Monday 9 June 2025
Tata-Bharat partnership to advance India's semiconductor and electronics capabilities
Tata Electronics and Bharat Electronics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop indigenous semiconductor and electronics solutions. The partnership will explore joint...
Saturday 7 June 2025
Wolfspeed's looming collapse threatens CG Power's India OSAT ambitions
A potential bankruptcy filing by US-based silicon carbide (SiC) wafer maker Wolfspeed is stirring concern across the global semiconductor supply chain and could derail key plans by...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Tata Electronics reportedly eyes Malaysia for semiconductor acquisition to bolster ATMP capabilities

Tata Electronics is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a semiconductor facility in Malaysia,...