Report: Intel set to cut 20% of its workforce
April 23, 2025
Over 20,000 employees are poised to lose their jobs. The move was described by sources to Bloomberg as an attempt by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan to streamline management and rebuild an engineering-driven culture.
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Taiwan passes law to boost tax credits for AI investments
April 23, 2025
The boost in tax credits for businesses investing in artificial intelligence (AI) aims to solidify the island’s position as an AI innovator in Asia.
Google unveils pioneering geothermal plant initiative for Taiwan
April 22, 2025
Google has released details of a 10MW geothermal energy plant to fuel AI chip production in Taiwan, signaling an enormous green innovation.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan restructures leadership team, names new AI chief
April 21, 2025
Sachin Katti, the new chief technology officer and AI head, will succeed CTO Greg Lavender, who is retiring from Intel, the Reuters report said.
AI, embargoes, and the end of the chip cycle
April 16, 2025
The well-known four-year ebb and flow of the semiconductor industry is over. Political decisions and ambitions challenge the economic logic of supply and demand. Subsidies, embargoes and the AI revolution are now dictating the investment decisions while China plays the long game.
Nvidia expects $5.5 billion hit as US restricts chip sales to China
April 16, 2025
Nvidia said the US government informed the chipmaker that the H20 chip needs a permit to be sold to China. The license requirement for H20 chips would be in effect “for the indefinite future.”
New tariffs on semiconductors are on the way, warns Trump
April 14, 2025
US Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said President Donald Trump would impose “a special focus-type of tariff” on smartphones, computers and other electronics products within a month or two.
Global semiconductor equipment billings surged to $117B in 2024
April 10, 2025
Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 10% to USD 117.1 billion in 2024 from USD 106.3 billion in 2023, SEMI reports reported today.
Intel, TSMC agree to form chipmaking joint venture
April 04, 2025
TSMC had recently pitched Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom to take stakes in a JV that would operate Intel’s factories after the US administration requested the Taiwanese chipmaker to help turn around the struggling US company.
Global fab equipment investment expected to reach $110B in 2025
April 03, 2025
Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2% YoY to USD 110 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth since 2020, SEMI reports.
Chip industry veteran KC Ang to head Tata Electronics’ foundry unit
April 03, 2025
Ang has worked extensively in countries such as Malaysia, Germany, the US and China. Most recently, he was President–Asia and Chairman–China at Global Foundries, where he served for over 15 years.
XING, PEWC team up to deliver hybrid energy storage system
March 31, 2025
At the core of the hybrid system is the integration of PEWC’s vanadium redox flow battery with XING Mobility’s proprietary immersion-cooled lithium-ion battery platform.
Global OSAT market to touch $94 billion by 2031
March 28, 2025
Increasing circuit complexity spurs OSAT market growth, as integrating various functionalities into a single device demands specialized assembly and test capabilities.
3 Intel board members to retire as company focuses on turnaround
March 28, 2025
The members retiring are Omar Ishrak, former CEO of Medtronic; Tsu-Jae King Liu, a dean at the College of Engineering at the University of California, and Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, a former professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
HDJP acquires majority stake in 50MW Helios I BESS project
March 28, 2025
Developed by Manoa Energy and managed by Brawn Capital, Helios I is set to be operational late this year. Hokkaido Electric will oversee construction and maintenance.
SEALSQ to establish Semiconductor Personalization Center in Singapore
March 27, 2025
Further expanding its footprint in Singapore would enable the company to strengthen its Asian semiconductor supply chain, and accelerate the development of post-quantum secure chips.
Sivers teams up with WIN to enhance DFB laser production
March 26, 2025
Taiwan’s WIN Semiconductors will serve as an outsourced manufacturing partner for Sivers Semiconductors, enabling the company to scale production and meet the demand for its photonic solutions.
Synology and Toshiba strengthen their partnership with MOU
March 25, 2025
Synology and Toshiba Electronic Components Taiwan Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to solidify their long-term strategic partnership.
Taiwan’s Sera Network to invest $35 million in Telangana
March 24, 2025
The new facility in the southern Indian state of Telangana will focus on producing advanced data center switches, 5G technology equipment, and other high-tech electronic components.
Synology and Toshiba strengthen partnership with MOU
March 19, 2025
Synology and Toshiba Electronic Components Taiwan Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to solidify their long-term strategic partnership.
Gradiant secures 2nd semiconductor water treatment project in Dresden
March 14, 2025
The Boston-headquartered water and wastewater treatment company Gradiant also announced the full integration of H+E into the Gradiant brand.
Intel appoints former board member Lip-Bu Tan as CEO
March 13, 2025
Tan, a chip industry veteran, replaces interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and MJ Holthaus, who took temporary charge in December when Patrick Gelsinger was ousted as Intel CEO.
Graid secures $30M to boost data storage, protection
March 10, 2025
This Series B funding round was led by HH-CTBC Partnership, a joint venture fund between Foxconn and CTBC, alongside Yuanta Ventures.
US to hold over 20% of advanced chip capacity by 2030
March 06, 2025
The US is projected to hold 22% of global advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2030, driven by TSMC’s expanded investment in US production, according to TrendForce. TSMC has increased its total investment in its US operations to USD 165 billion, with three newly planned fabs set to begin mass production after 2030.
Tata Electronics to set up display chip unit in Gujarat
March 06, 2025
Tata Electronics signed an MoU with Taiwan’s Himax Technologies and PSMC to boost India’s display and ultralow power AI sensing product and technology ecosystem.
Trump slams CHIPS act in congress – credits tariffs for investments
March 05, 2025
In an address to Congress on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump called the CHIPS Act a “horrible, horrible thing” and credited his administration's economic policies for a surge in domestic investment.
Intel postpones $28 billion chip manufacturing project
March 05, 2025
Intel has announced the postponement of its planned USD 28 billion chip manufacturing project in Ohio until 2030.
Toray opens semiconductor R&D centre in Taiwan
March 05, 2025
The new facility will reinforce R&D in advanced semiconductor technologies and materials and provide technical services in the Taiwan market.
Taiwan semiconductor market to reach $66 billion by 2031
February 28, 2025
It is anticipated that the industry will maintain strong growth to meet rising demand for semiconductor materials in emerging technologies like AI, autonomous driving, the Internet of Things, and 5G.
Spirox opens semiconductor verification lab in Taiwan
February 26, 2025
Semiconductor equipment provider, Spirox Corporation, plans to build the first power semiconductor dynamic reliability verification laboratory in the Asia-Pacific region.
Cambridge GaN Devices secures $32M to drive growth
February 19, 2025
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has successfully raised $32 million in a Series C funding round, led by a strategic investor with contributions from British Patient Capital and existing backers. This funding will allow the company to expand its operations in Cambridge, North America, Taiwan and Europe.
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