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Monday 10 February 2025
Samsung future once again faces uncertainty as prosecutors challenge chair acquittal in merger case
Samsung Electronics faces renewed uncertainty after South Korean prosecutors filed an appeal against chairman Lee Jae-Yong's acquittal in a merger case, potentially hampering the...
Monday 10 February 2025
Weekly news roundup: ASML CEO signals US advantage; Tongfu reportedly begins HBM2 trial assembly
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from February 3 – February 8.
Monday 10 February 2025
Decoding Taiwan-US semiconductor trade ties (Part 2): TSMC's fast track to US 2nm production
In 2025, Taiwan's total export value reached US$475.07 billion—its second-best performance since 2022. Over the past two years, amid the US-China trade war, the semiconductor...
Monday 10 February 2025
Tariff concerns drive TSMC price hikes while Samsung seeks competitive edge
Amid concerns over higher tariffs under the Trump administration, TSMC is raising chip prices to offset potential losses, while Samsung Electronics focuses on price competitiveness...
Saturday 8 February 2025
TSMC tightens restrictions on Chinese IC firms in line with US semiconductor controls
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reportedly implemented new shipment restrictions on Chinese IC design firms amid intensifying US-China trade tensions. Effective...
Saturday 8 February 2025
World Bank: 2025 will see better global trade growth than 2024
The World Bank forecasts stronger global trade growth in 2025 compared to 2024, suggesting that US President Donald Trump's trade protectionism may have less impact on the global...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Estonian defense delegation explores drone partnership in Taiwan
Taiwan has welcomed Estonia as its newest partner in the drone industry. The visit by the Estonian defense delegation has created new collaborative opportunities in this sector. On...
Saturday 8 February 2025
MA-tek opens Hokkaido lab to support Rapidus orders, boost chip inspection
Materials Analysis Technology (MA-tek) has officially launched a new laboratory in Hokkaido, establishing its third facility in Japan after Nagoya and Kumamoto.
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung chair's nine-year legal battle ends, signals return to decisive management
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jae-Yong Lee's recent acquittal in a merger and accounting fraud trial marks the end of the company's decade-long "judicial crisis," according to South...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung likely to reduce foundry investments amid competitors' expenditure boost
International foundry players including TSMC, SMIC, and GlobalFoundries (GF) are expected to either maintain or increase their capital expenditure in 2025, focusing on expanding capacity...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Allan Ko: Tariff wars won't derail Kymco's Southeast Asia expansion
Kymco Group chairman Allan Ko believes that rapidly shifting US tariff policies will mostly impact four-wheel vehicles, leaving the electric scooter segment relatively unscathed....
Saturday 8 February 2025
AI drives digital industry growth: Taiwan software sector expected to reach NT$1 trillion in 2026
The emergence of generative AI (GenAI) technologies like ChatGPT and DeepSeek is expected to drive growth in Taiwan's information service software and cybersecurity industries. The...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Chip distributors Arrow Electronics, Avnet see signs of market recovery in 2Q25
Global semiconductor distribution leaders Arrow Electronics and Avnet have expressed cautious optimism about the market outlook, despite ongoing challenges in various regions.
Saturday 8 February 2025
Samsung denies claims of boosting its glass substrate supply chain to win AI chip clients
Amid intensifying competition in advanced semiconductor packaging, Samsung Electronics is reportedly taking direct control of glass substrate supply chain development, a critical...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Taiwan electric scooter market to see slight growth in 2025, says Kymco chair
Despite the uncertainty surrounding government subsidies, Kymco Group chairman Allen Ko anticipates steady demand for electric scooters in Taiwan's market, projecting modest growth...