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Tuesday 18 November 2025
Samsung's glass substrate samples fall short of requirements
Samsung Electronics has been in active discussions with Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco), Japan's Ibiden, and Shinko Electric Industries regarding collaboration on semiconductor...
Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Intel-TSMC talent tug-of-war just escalated, now with a familiar name

When Dr. Wei-Jen Lo, the former senior vice president for corporate strategy development at TSMC, retired in July at the age of 75, many...

Tuesday 18 November 2025
South Korean AI-powered memorial videos go global
South Korea-based JL Standard showcased its AI-driven video services for memorials, events, and digital content at the 2025 Pangyo Global Media Meet-Up. The presentation at Pangyo...
Tuesday 18 November 2025
PDG announces US$700 million data-center investment in South Korea

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has announced plans to enter the South Korean market with a US$700 million data-center investment, marking...

Tuesday 18 November 2025
Samsung's customer list reshuffles as Alphabet returns and Tesla's $16.5bn chip deal goes on the books

Samsung Electronics has released its regulatory filing for the third quarter of 2025, revealing that Google—whose parent company...

Tuesday 18 November 2025
China-US trade tensions highlight Taiwan's push to secure rare earth and neon supplies
Amid escalating China-US trade frictions and disrupted global supply chains, Taiwan is advancing efforts to strengthen its domestic production of critical materials like rare earth...
Tuesday 18 November 2025
T-Global Technology with Cooling Technology Accelerates Growth in the AI Era

Robust computational capabilities are fueling the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The rise of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT-5...

Tuesday 18 November 2025
Taiwan advances quantum computing race with dual platforms, 10-qubit chip by 1H26
Taiwan's Academia Sinica has unveiled its quantum chip fabrication platform (QC-Fab) and quantum computing test platform (QC-Test), marking a major step in the nation's push into...
Tuesday 18 November 2025
South Korea's OLED giants forecast a strong 2025 on rising TV and monitor demand

The outlook for South Korea's two major display makers—LG Display (LGD) and Samsung Display (SDC)—is strengthening as both...

Tuesday 18 November 2025
Why TSMC's procurement star took a downscaled role at Nvidia
Vanessa Lee, former TSMC vice president of materials management and a veteran procurement lead for Apple and Google, abruptly took an extended leave in June 2025. TSMC confirmed her...
Monday 17 November 2025
Ceva's chief strategy officer says edge AI trend is set; physical AI to reshape chip industry
IP provider Ceva held its Technology Symposium this week in Hsinchu, showcasing multiple edge AI technology solutions co-developed with partner IC design houses. Ceva chief strategy...
Monday 17 November 2025
Taiwan labels DeepSeek, four Chinese AI models security threats
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has issued an urgent warning about several China-developed generative AI language models, saying they contain severe security vulnerabilities...
Monday 17 November 2025
Reducer demand rises as humanoid robot competition intensifies across Taiwan and China
As the integration of production technology advances, the demand for humanoid robots and robotic dogs is growing, with the reducer—a key component known for its high gross margin...
Monday 17 November 2025
Korean startup Stratio tackles recycling crisis with new infrared sensor
Stratio, a Korean deep-tech startup founded by three Stanford Ph.D. graduates, is introducing what it claims is the first germanium-based short-wave infrared sensor designed for large-scale...
Monday 17 November 2025
Taiwan's humanoid robot race heats up beyond Foxconn
Transmission component maker Hiwin Technologies has positioned itself as a key player in Taiwan's humanoid robot supply chain, with its robotics business expected to exceed 10% of...