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Wednesday 19 February 2025

Trump's plan for display tariffs could boost Korean OLED market while pressuring Apple

South Korean panel manufacturers see potential benefits from the Trump administration's consideration of additional display tariffs, as higher prices for Chinese LCD products could...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

China's HBM breakthrough intensifies pressure on Samsung

China's memory industry is making remarkable progress, substantially closing the technology gap with South Korea in DRAM and NAND flash manufacturing. The country has also achieved...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

Trump targets auto, chip, and drug imports with 25% tariffs

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor chips, a decision that could disrupt global supply...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

Nikon aims to reclaim market share with ASML-compatible ArF immersion lithography system

Nikon plans to introduce a new ArF immersion lithography system platform in fiscal year 2028 (April 2028 - March 2029) that offers compatibility with ASML equipment, marking a strategic...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

Inventec to expand server production in Texas

Richard Lee, chairman of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association (TEEMA), revealed on February 18, 2025, that a major server manufacturer will announce an expansion...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

SK Hynix expands HBM3E production, boosting Hanmi Semiconductor's growth despite DeepSeek threat

SK Hynix is reportedly expanding its production of fifth-generation, 12-layer HBM3E, with Hanmi Semiconductor and ASMPT expected to lead in equipment orders. Hanmi is set for growth...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

South Korea to invest US$700 million to build domestic On-Device AI chip 'Dream Team'

Despite aspirations to become a comprehensive semiconductor powerhouse, South Korea's global semiconductor market share remains at a mere 3%. The government is launching a major initiative...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

Samsung semiconductor chief reportedly meets with Nvidia CEO as HBM3E race heats up

Samsung Electronics' semiconductor head Young-Hyun Jun reportedly met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in the US, fueling speculation that Samsung is advancing its bid to supply HBM3E...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

SK Hynix taps VP to lead US HBM packaging facility

SK Hynix has reportedly appointed Vice President Woong-sun (William) Lee to head its newly established semiconductor packaging facility in the US. His leadership will be closely watched...

Wednesday 19 February 2025

Chunghwa Telecom drives growth with strategic investments; three subsidiaries set for IPOs in 2025

Taiwan's telecom giant Chunghwa Telecom has been actively expanding its strategic investments, growing its portfolio to 47 companies beyond its core businesses. In 2025, three subsidiaries—International...

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Hu Shan Autoparts advances AM 2.0 strategy, eyes growth in North America

As the world's largest aftermarket (AM) car door handle manufacturer, Taiwan-based Hu Shan Autoparts has been actively advancing its "AM 2.0" product strategy in recent years. This...

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Trump's off-the-cuff comments stoke global tensions, Taiwan moves to secure high-tech sector

US President Donald Trump has increasingly engaged with the media in unscripted exchanges, often deflecting criticism by blaming former...

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Former TSMC chairman Mark Liu launches new think tank to bolster US tech competitiveness

Mark Liu, the former executive chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is spearheading a bold initiative to enhance American technology leadership. According...

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Fujifilm expands CMP slurry and post-CMP cleaner production to target advanced processes

Fujifilm is rapidly expanding its production of semiconductor materials in Kyushu, Japan. In addition to increasing the production capacity of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP)...

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Taiwan dismisses Trump's TSMC claims, reaffirms win-win semiconductor partnership

After President Trump claimed that Taiwan has taken America's semiconductor chip business away, some speculate that the US government...

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