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Monday 16 September 2019
Semicon Taiwan 2019 to open with 700 exhibitors
The annual Semicon Taiwan tradeshow will take place in Taipei from September 18-20, with this year's theme focusing on cutting-edge technologies enabling the semiconductor industry...
Thursday 12 September 2019
Taiwan semiconductor foundry sector, 2Q19
With global market demand on a moderate increase in second-quarter 2019, Taiwan-based semiconductor foundries showed recovery. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), United...
Wednesday 11 September 2019
ASE to enjoy revenue growth through 4Q19 on SiP orders
IC backend house ASE Technology Holding is expected to generate sequential revenue increases through the last quarter of 2019, driven by orders for SoC chips for smartphones, wearables...
Tuesday 10 September 2019
TSMC posts record August revenues
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) saw its August revenues climb to a record high of NT$106.12 billion (US$3.4 billion).
Monday 9 September 2019
Highlights of the day: TSMC 2019 capex expected to reach US$12.5 billion
TSMC expects it 2019 capex to exceed the high end of its previous guidance range of US$10 billion to US$11 billion, as the pure-play foundry steps up efforts to expand its 7nm process...
Monday 9 September 2019
TSMC capex likely to reach US$12.5 billion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expected to see its capex this year reach around US$12.5 billion to satisfy robust chip demand in the 5G era, according to industry...
Friday 6 September 2019
Highlights of the day: TSMC sees strong demand for 7nm node
The overall semiconductor market may be weak, but TSMC has seen strong demand for its 7nm manufacturing capacity,...
Friday 6 September 2019
Huawei to unveil 5G SoC built using 7nm EUV process
Huawei is to unveil its latest mobile processor, the Kirin 990, at a product event at IFA 2019 tradefair.
Friday 6 September 2019
TSMC to see 7nm chip demand remain robust through 1H20
TSMC has enjoyed a pull-in of chip orders demanding advanced 7nm node manufacturing, with order visibility stretching through the first half of 2020, according to sources in Taiwan's...
Wednesday 4 September 2019
Taiwan urged to ease restrictions on foreign hires to spur AI, biomedical development
In developing AI applications and promoting cross-domain cooperation between biomedical and ICT sectors in Taiwan, what count most is for the government to allow more foreign talent...
Wednesday 4 September 2019
CHPT to challenge 30-40% sequential revenue rise for 3Q19
IC testing solution provider Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) saw its consolidated revenues for August 2019 increase 7.4% sequentially and 16.1% on year to a record high of NT$367...
Wednesday 4 September 2019
Orders for China homegrown processors rising
Orders for custom-designed processors have been rising from China in 2019, according to industry sources in Taiwan.
Monday 2 September 2019
TSMC, UMC see China-based fabs operate in the red in 1H19
Both Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics (UMC) saw losses from their 12-inch wafer fabs in China during the first half of 2019, while fellow...
Monday 2 September 2019
IC backend service firms to lock in orders for new iPhone launch
Apple has sent out invitations for a new product event on September 10 signaling that Taiwan's IC backend service firms are set to land related orders for new iPhones as expected...
Thursday 29 August 2019
Highlights of the day: Huawei and 5G edge
Development of 5G technologies and products has become a key direction for Huawei's operation with its orders for 5G-related...