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Wednesday 7 August 2024
TSMC demand and Kumamoto lab boost MA-tek's July 2024 revenue to record high
Driven by increasing AI demand and significant growth in its Japan-based laboratory operations, semiconductor inspection giant MA-tek reported record-breaking monthly revenue of NTD...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Samsung yet to escape wafer foundry struggles, may see losses in 'trillions of KRW' in 2024
Despite a strong overall performance in the second quarter of 2024, Samsung Electronics continues to grapple with losses in its wafer foundry business. Most analyses indicate that...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
IC equipment supplier Trusval expects strong 2H24 performance thanks to successful transition to system integration engineering
Taiwan-based IC equipment maker Trusval Technology, a supplier of TSMC, has benefited from its recent expansion into system integration engineering services. It has successfully captured...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
What's behind Nvidia's delay in launching Blackwell AI platform bulk shipments?
Since late July, there have been numerous speculations in the market that Nvidia's new generation Blackwell series roadmap has been adjusted. Reports suggest that the B100 models...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
TSMC to raise quotes for 5nm, 3nm process manufacturing in 2025
TSMC has notified clients of a 3-8% price increase for its 5nm and 3nm process manufacturing in 2025 to reflect escalating costs, according to sources at IC design houses.
Monday 5 August 2024
Weekly news roundup: CXMT begins mass-producing HBM2; Micron intros new data center SSD
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 29 – August 2.
Monday 5 August 2024
Intel's cost reduction plan only temporary fix amidst disappointing 2Q24
Intel reported a US$1.6 billion net income loss in the second quarter, a significant decline compared with the US$1.48 billion in net income it recorded during the same period in...
Monday 5 August 2024
What went wrong with Intel? Its backyard is on fire
Intel's recent announcement to cut 15% of its workforce (approximately 15,000 employees) and reduce capital expenditures to save US$10 billion may undermine its goal of reclaiming...
Friday 2 August 2024
Japan pursues semiconductor leadership with additional measures
Japan has implemented additional tax incentives and other measures to vigorously pursue ambitious efforts aimed at rebuilding its semiconductor industry.
Friday 2 August 2024
ASEH to set up advanced packaging fab in Japan, say sources
ASE Technology Holding (ASEH) plans to follow in TSMC's footsteps by establishing an advanced packaging fab in Kyushu, Japan, according to industry sources.
Friday 2 August 2024
Intel announces cost reduction plan, expects to reduce tile production outsourcing to TSMC in 2026
Intel has unveiled a cost reduction plan involving significant layoffs, substantial cuts in operating expenses, and a sharp reduction in capital expenditures (capex). The announcement...
Friday 2 August 2024
TSMC to see HPC chip sales boom despite smartphone slowdown
TSMC has warned of a slowdown in smartphone chip demand, but is bullish about sales generated from the HPC sector.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Reasons why FOPLP fails to entice AUO to enter
FOPLP has emerged as the primary force in Innolux's transformation and has also gained significant attention since TSMC disclosed its intention to develop it. However, FOPLP is still...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Major Taiwan pure-play foundries achieve impressive sales and profits
Taiwan's top-3 pure-play foundries -- TSMC, United Microelectronics (UMC), and Vanguard Semiconductor International (VIS) – are outperforming their global competitors, achieving...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Taiwan IT firms accelerate expansions beyond China
In the wake of rising geopolitical tensions, Taiwan-based high-tech companies are accelerating their expansions beyond China, which used to be the base for most of their offshore...