SMEE wins China lithography order, yet ASML still controls advanced-node tools
A disclosure on China’s government procurement platform shows that Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE) has won a contract to supply…
Winbond prepares 16nm 8Gb DDR4 mass production for 2026 shipment upgrade
Memory maker Winbond Electronics has recently continued to expand capital expenditures by increasing capacity for 16nm and DDR4 DRAM. As…
Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong doubles down on auto electronics with ZF ADAS deal
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, having cleared major legal overhangs, is accelerating the group’s strategic reset. Months after completing its…
MediaTek and DENSO team up to develop custom automotive SoC for advanced driver-assistance systems
MediaTek and DENSO said they have entered into a joint development effort to create a custom automotive system-on-chip (SoC) for…
Taiwan economy to grow higher than expected in 2025, but weaken in 2026
Taiwan’s economy saw outstanding growth in 2025, emerging as an outlier not just in Asia but also worldwide. In its…
Egis Technology Group outlines dual cloud and edge AI strategy targeting 2026 results
Egis Technology Group recently held an investor briefing to present its operational outlook for 2026, focusing on a dual approach…
Taiwan smartphone market growth to stall in 2026 amid rising prices and memory squeeze
Taiwan’s smartphone market is expected to face another challenging year in 2026, as rising device prices, extended replacement cycles, and…
Tariff restraint masks continued hard line as US weighs broader controls on Chinese chip capabilities
The US government has decided not to impose additional semiconductor tariffs on China for the next 18 months, despite concluding…
Samsung pushing AI, manufacturing, and finance to drive growth in India
Samsung Electronics is prioritizing artificial intelligence adoption, local manufacturing, and consumer financing in India, foregoing an initial public offering for…
Semiconductor, defense drive ChenFull Precision’s 2026 performance toward double-digit growth
ChenFull Precision president CM Lai stated during an earnings call on December 24 that looking ahead to 2026, strong growth…