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Thursday 19 March 2026

AI and memory drive semiconductor output to surpass US$1 trillion in 2026

The global surge in AI demand and tightening memory supply have pushed prices higher, propelling the semiconductor industry into a new growth cycle. Global chief marketing officer...

Thursday 19 March 2026

Hormuz blockade triggers domino effect across semiconductor supply chain

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated from a regional shipping disruption into a systemic threat to the global semiconductor industry. Initial market fears centered...

Tuesday 17 March 2026

Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains, Taiwan materials maker flags rare force majeure notices

Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) is accelerating its transformation into AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, and optical films,...

Monday 16 March 2026

India's 2026 budget targets semiconductor supply chain with five-year tax exemptions and near-zero import duties

India's Union Budget 2026 has introduced a comprehensive set of tax exemptions and duty-free incentives aimed at securing a larger share of the global technology supply chain, though...

Thursday 12 March 2026

ASE's Dr. Tien Wu shares three key trends as global semiconductor output to surpass US$1 trillion

The global semiconductor industry is set to hit US$1 trillion ahead of schedule. ASE Technology Holding COO Dr. Tien Wu revealed that the latest forecast from Semiconductor Equipment...

Thursday 12 March 2026

Compound semiconductors emerge as critical components in modern air defense radar systems, as seen during Iran conflict

Iran's air defense shortcomings amid persistent US and Israeli strikes underscore the growing importance of high-power radar components and the supply chains that provide them. South...

Wednesday 11 March 2026

Samsung Taylor fab reportedly targets HPC, automotive chips; clients reach 121

Samsung Electronics plans to focus its new foundry plant in Taylor, Texas, on high-performance computing (HPC) and automotive semiconductors...

Wednesday 11 March 2026

Japan's investment list targets AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors

Japan selected 61 products and technologies for priority investment, including 27 items already under early review, such as physical AI systems, regenerative medicine, quantum computing,...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Taiwan-US memory, foundry, and packaging expansions surge; Malaysia and India reportedly face delays

The global semiconductor industry is rapidly expanding production capacity, with Taiwan, the US, and China accelerating memory, advanced packaging, and wafer foundry construction plans...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Japan targets JPY40 trillion in domestic semiconductor sales by 2040

Japan plans to boost domestic semiconductor sales to JPY40 trillion (approx. US$253.5 billion) by 2040, a sharp increase from current levels, as the government intensifies efforts...

Monday 9 March 2026

Mitsui partners with Kaynes and AOI Electronics to support Indian OSAT business

Mitsui has concluded a strategic business partnership agreement with Kaynes Semicon Private Limited, an OSAT (semiconductor back-end process) company in India, and AOI Electronics,...

Sunday 8 March 2026

Applied Materials VP warns AI growth may hit energy, not chip limits

AI is rapidly driving global computing demand and accelerating semiconductor industry growth. Applied Materials vice president Erix Yu expects the semiconductor market to reach US$1...

Friday 6 March 2026

Toyota Group's Denso bids up to US$8 billion to acquire Rohm

Japanese auto parts supplier Denso has made a takeover proposal for Kyoto-based chipmaker Rohm in a deal that could reach about JPY1.3...

Friday 6 March 2026

SuperAlloy targets 2026 growth with semiconductor components and recycled aluminum

SuperAlloy Industrial said it plans to return to growth by 2026, pivoting to semiconductor components and expanding its recycled aluminum capacity, following a subdued year for its...

Friday 6 March 2026

Chicony Power sees strong 1Q26 amid customer inventory replenishment

Chicony Power Technology reported its 2025 financial results on March 4, revealing a year-over-year decline in full-year performance due to the tight supply of key components and project...

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