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Wednesday 13 November 2024
Trump's second term set to shake up US tech landscape: ripples across AI, semiconductors, EVs, and China ties
During his US presidential campaign trail, President-Elect Donald Trump vowed to overturn key Biden administration policies. Now, with his election victory, the tech sector awaits...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan advances quantum tech research for defense and industry applications
AI, biomedicine, quantum computing, innovative semiconductor materials, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing are shaping up as pivotal areas for Taiwan's future research and development,...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
VIS experiences power outage at fab
On November 11, specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) encountered a 24-minute power interruption at Fab 3 in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan. The cleanroom was...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
SpaceX Taiwanese suppliers have no plan to relocate manufacturing abroad, says Taiwan MOEA
In response to circulating online rumors that SpaceX has requested its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate manufacturing operations abroad, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Testing house Sigurd breaks ground on US$80.1 million Taiwan facility
Sigurd Microelectronics, an IC testing firm, conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Zhudong, northern Taiwan, on November 11. The construction project, which...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan manufacturers ready for takeoff amid aerospace supply chain disruption
The global aerospace supply chain faces unprecedented volatility, creating a rare opening for Taiwan and Asia-based manufacturers. Additionally, President-Elect Donald Trump's renewed...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan fab toolmakers benefit from TSMC's CoWoS demand spike
A recent annual forum for the chipmaking equipment and materials sectors was hosted in Tainan, southern Taiwan, bringing together executives from TSMC and its ecosystem partners including...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Will Trump's China tariffs threaten Taiwanese businesses in 2025?
If US President-Elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose 60% tariffs on Chinese exports, the consequences could amplify existing strains in China's fragile economy...
Monday 11 November 2024
Exodus looms: Taiwan businesses eye exit as China grapples with dual economic pressures
With Donald Trump's re-election, speculation is building over a potential 60% tariff on Chinese exports to the US, a move that analysts warn could further destabilize China's fragile...
Monday 11 November 2024
Accton expands optical tech for AI data centers in 3Q24
Accton Technology, Taiwan's leading provider of data center switches and networking solutions, is significantly increasing its investments in optical communication technology to support...
Monday 11 November 2024
Wah Lee's CoWoS enters leading supply chain; delivers FOPLP key materials samples to manufacturers
Wah Lee Industrial Corporation has successfully integrated its CoWoS packaging materials into the supply chain of leading semiconductor manufacturers. Shipments are expected to increase...
Monday 11 November 2024
TSMC to reportedly suspend sub-7nm chip supplies to China
Chinese media reports that TSMC has formally notified its Chinese AI chip customers via email that, starting November 11 — known as Singles' Day in China — it will cease...
Monday 11 November 2024
Huawei chip controversy puts Taiwan's tech controls under scrutiny
The recent election of Donald Trump and JD Vance has raised questions about potential shifts in US technology sanctions. A critical security concern emerged when TSMC chips were discovered...
Monday 11 November 2024
Weekly news roundup: TSMC's Arizona milestone looms as global chip industry navigates political, technical crossroads
Semiconductor Week in Review (Nov 3 - 9): The semiconductor industry faces a transformative moment as TSMC readies its Arizona fab's politically-charged December opening and Intel's...
Monday 11 November 2024
TSMC poised to expand advanced chips production in the US during Trump second term
Following Donald Trump's victory in the recent US presidential election, there are rising concerns about how his administration's policies might impact Taiwanese suppliers. Macronix...