Manz Asia and Epson partner to advance inkjet technology for chip manufacturing March 12, 2026 Semiconductor advanced packaging equipment manufacturer Manz Asia has entered into a strategic partnership with Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) to accelerate the adoption of advanced inkjet technology in semiconductor manufacturing.
Qnity invests $61.5M in Taiwan semiconductor facility March 09, 2026 The new facility will feature production areas, state-of-the-art clean rooms, warehousing infrastructure, research labs and dedicated office space designed to enable high-performance manufacturing at scale.
Global shortage of glass fiber cloth continues March 04, 2026 The global shortage of glass fiber cloth is continuing to drive significant constraints in PCB laminate availability.
GA-ASI develops long-range weapons capabilities for MQ-9B March 02, 2026 So far, GA-ASI has performed all the performance analytics and is confident in MQ-9 B’s ability to carry long-range weapons over long distances, while providing a measure of persistence and endurance.
Price rally lifts 4Q25 DRAM revenue 29.4% QoQ February 26, 2026 A sharp upswing in DRAM contract prices drove global industry revenue to USD 53.58 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 29.4% sequentially, according to the latest analysis from TrendForce.
TSMC board approves $45 billion for capacity expansion February 25, 2026 The world’s largest semiconductor foundry, TSMC, has approved a capital injection of USD 44.96 billion to expand production capacity. The decision was made during a board meeting on 10 February 2026 in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
ITRI breaks ground on advanced semiconductor R&D centre in Hsinchu February 15, 2026 Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has broken ground on a new Advanced Semiconductor R&D Centre at its headquarters campus in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Europe losing ground in semiconductor research February 13, 2026 Research and development in semiconductor technology is increasingly taking place outside Europe, particularly in Asia, according to a new analysis by EconPol Europe.
ProLogium breaks ground on solid-state battery gigafactory in France February 11, 2026 Taiwanese battery developer ProLogium has officially started construction of its first European gigafactory, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion outside Asia.
Taiwan pushes back on US calls to relocate semiconductor capacity February 09, 2026 Taiwan has rejected US calls to shift a large share of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity to American soil, arguing that the island’s tightly integrated semiconductor ecosystem, which has been built up over decades, cannot be relocated, Reuters reported.
Explaining Taiwan’s lead in advanced semiconductor manufacturing January 30, 2026 Ever wanted to pick the brains of someone deep inside the semiconductor industry? Semiconductor industry veteran Marco Mezger sat down in TaiwanPlus’ Now You Know series to answer viewer questions – explaining, quite literally, why things work the way they do.
Thailand approves $2 billion PCB manufacturing investment January 23, 2026 ZDT, which has production bases in Taiwan and mainland China, had its first project in Thailand approved three years ago and began production in September last year.
NBC partners with Ahamani to expand drone market in India January 21, 2026 By combining Ahamani’s advanced drone platforms, power systems and control technologies with NBC’s precision engineering expertise and manufacturing scale, the partnership aims to address rapidly growing demand across all drone applications.
Micron’s PSMC acquisition could support DRAM supply from 2027 January 20, 2026 Micron Technology’s planned acquisition of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.’s (PSMC) Tongluo fab in Taiwan could help strengthen global DRAM supply from 2027, according to market analyst TrendForce.
Micron to buy PSMC’s chip fabrication site for $1.8 billion January 19, 2026 The acquisition includes an existing 300mm fab cleanroom of 300,000 square feet and will further position Micron to address growing global demand for memory solutions.
Startup Island Taiwan partners with City of Phoenix January 16, 2026 As the semiconductor industry becomes increasingly integrated with advanced technology applications, this MOU upgrades previous project-based collaboration by incorporating incubation and acceleration resources from partners such as Tesoro Venture Capital.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on some advanced AI chips January 16, 2026 The chips include Nvidia’s H200 and AMD’s MI325X. The White House proclamation follows an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and is part of a broader effort to create incentives for chipmakers to produce more semiconductors in the US.
MLC NAND flash capacity set to fall sharply as major suppliers exit market January 07, 2026 Global production capacity for MLC NAND flash is expected to decline by 41.7% year-on-year in 2026 as leading memory manufacturers continue to scale back or discontinue output, according to new research from TrendForce.
Global semiconductor supply chain remains concentrated, exposing bottlenecks December 26, 2025 A new analysis of the global semiconductor supply chain highlights how critical stages of chip production remain concentrated among a handful of economies, underscoring the industry’s vulnerability to geopolitical and supply disruptions.
Semiconductor equipment sales to reach a $156 billion in 2027 December 17, 2025 Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to reach a record high of USD 133 billion in 2025, growing 13.7% year-on-year, reports SEMI.
The deconstruction of a Semiconductor Cycle December 16, 2025 What can be learned from the Q3-25 results of the Semiconductor Industry?
Semiconductor equipment billings increased 11% YoY in 3Q25 December 09, 2025 Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 11% year-on-year to 33.66 billion US dollars in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report from SEMI. Compared with the previous quarter, billings increased by 2%.
Xing partners with Ideenion to advance EV tech in Europe December 08, 2025 Together, the companies will co-develop next-generation electrification solutions for high-performance and commercial vehicles, marine platforms, and energy storage systems, with a strong focus on the European market.
Merck inaugurates €500M semiconductor materials plant in Taiwan December 05, 2025 Covering 150,000 square meters, the Kaohsiung site is the company’s largest semiconductor materials campus worldwide. It focuses on thin films, formulation materials and specialty gases for high-precision layering, etching and patterning processes in advanced semiconductor production.
Phix teams up with Taiwanese firms to advance optical engines November 24, 2025 The companies have entered into a collaboration to advance the hybrid integration and packaging of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for next-generation optical transceiver development.
Ichia Technologies opens new manufacturing facility In Malaysia November 06, 2025 Ichia Technologies has officially opened its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP), Kedah. The MYR 490 million (EUR 101.5 million) investment is expected to create approximately 600 new jobs.
Electronics industry warns Mexico tariffs threaten US supply chains October 27, 2025 The Global Electronics Association (GEA) has issued a policy brief warning that the proposed 30% tariffs on electronics imports from Mexico could disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for US manufacturers, and undermine ongoing nearshoring efforts.
LTSCT teams up with HYS to develop 650V to 3300V wafers October 27, 2025 India’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT) will utilize HYS’s facilities in Taiwan to engineer and produce wafers to meet specifications tailored for automotive and industrial applications.
Rigaku opens technology centre in Taiwan October 21, 2025 Rigaku Holdings Corporation has opened a new facility in Taiwan as part of its strategy to strengthen research, development, and customer support in East Asia. The Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTC-TW), operated by the newly established Rigaku Technology Taiwan (RTTW), began full-scale operations in October 2025.
Murata opens advanced EMC test lab in Nuremberg October 16, 2025 Murata Manufacturing says it is enhances its support for customers in the EMEA region and globally with its advanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test laboratory in Nuremberg, Germany.
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to reach $374B by 2028 October 09, 2025 Global spending on 300mm semiconductor fabrication equipment is projected to reach USD 374 billion from 2026 and 2028, driven by rising demand for AI chips and efforts to strengthen regional semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook.
Tekever partners with Apex to deliver ISR drone tech to Taiwan September 26, 2025 Tekever to deploy AI-driven Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in Taiwan for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Partnership will combine Portuguese company’s tech with Apex’s local expertise.