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Wednesday 22 October 2025
Tesla maps out AI6 chip supply chain from Korea to Texas
Tesla has started preparing for the production of its next-generation AI6 chip at Samsung's wafer foundry. Observers believe the company will first handle core technology development...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
South Korean AI startup Rebellions partners with Malaysia's Sarawak government in Borneo
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has announced a partnership with the Sarawak state government in Borneo, marking its official entry into the Association of Southeast Asian...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Will TSMC's 2nm price hike force Qualcomm and MediaTek to switch orders to Samsung?
As TSMC raises its 2nm prices, rumors have emerged suggesting Qualcomm and MediaTek might shift orders to Samsung. The speculation has gained traction in industry circles, with some...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Taiwan motherboard makers ride AI server boom as spinoffs loom
As AI server deployment accelerates, Taiwan's four major motherboard manufacturers are experiencing notable shifts in growth momentum and product mix. Following ASRock's server motherboard...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Sanyang eyes 2026 Taiwan market rebound, targets 1 million global scooter sales by 2027
Sales in Taiwan's scooter market may drop by about 5% in 2025, but are expected to recover in 2026, according to Sanyang Motor chairman Ching-yuan Wu during an interview on October...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Taiwan's test interface leaders go global on rising AI, HPC orders
Driven by next-generation AI chip mass production and seasonal demand for consumer electronics, Taiwan's test interface suppliers reported steady growth in September 2025. Industry...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Foreign investment drives Taiwan's semiconductor output to NT$6 trillion
In 2024, AI drove Taiwan's semiconductor output to surpass NT$5 trillion (approx. US$162.9 billion). It is expected to grow another 20% in 2025 to reach NT$6.3 trillion. Additionally,...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Samsung Exynos 2600 set to return in Galaxy S26 flagship smartphones
Samsung Electronics will begin mass production of its next-generation mobile application processor (AP), the Exynos 2600, in November 2025, according to several South Korean media...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
The Packaging Pivot Driving AI Chip Performance

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the semiconductor landscape-both as a fast-growing end market and as a catalyst for innovation across mobile, automotive, networking,...

Wednesday 22 October 2025
Analysis: Samsung reclaims memory crown but what about its foundry?
Samsung Electronics is expected to deliver a surprising performance in the third quarter of 2025, successfully reclaiming the top position in the global memory market, signaling a...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
AI boosts Taiwan's economy but challenges balanced growth goals
Taiwan's economy is experiencing a dramatic surge fueled by its dominant position in global semiconductor manufacturing and the artificial intelligence boom. The Chung-Hua Institution...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Taiwan's textile giant Nam Liong rides global defense demand surge
The standoff between China and the US continues, escalating global geopolitical risks and fueling stronger demand for military resources across nations. Nam Liong Global has been...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Taiwan's AI paradox: startup struggles despite hardware dominance
As the global race in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates, Taiwan continues to hold a clear edge in hardware manufacturing but faces starkly different challenges compared to...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Japan to appoint first female prime minister, pledges support for AI and chip industries
Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was appointed as the country's new prime minister on October 21, 2025, with cabinet formation to follow. This...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Nexperia meltdown jolts auto industry, triggers rush for power devices

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has accused its suspended chief executive, Zhang Xuezheng (also known as Wing Zhang), of spreading "falsehoods"...