Meta denies censoring Taiwan content; backlash suggests trust gap remains
A former Meta executive has alleged that the company cooperated with the Chinese government to suppress dissent—including in Taiwan—by developing…
Holtek sees growth as clients rush orders ahead of US tariff deadline
Microcontroller manufacturer Holtek Semiconductor is experiencing increased orders as customers in both China and the US accelerate purchases ahead of…
Automotive and industrial control chip markets show signs of recovery, but tariffs risk looms
European and American integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) have released their financial reports. Among them, Texas Instruments (TI), a bellwether in…
OpenAI’s Singapore push cements city-state as Asia-Pacific AI powerhouse
OpenAI is making a decisive push into Asia, with Singapore emerging as a focal point for its regional ambitions. The…
Rick Tsai bets on AI as MediaTek’s next growth engine
During MediaTek’s first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Rick Tsai reaffirmed that artificial intelligence is central to the company’s long-term growth.…
PTI sees operational rebound as memory and AI markets recover in 2025
Memory testing firm expects growth following first-quarter trough, expands advanced packaging capabilities amid semiconductor market recovery
Primax powers ahead on AIoT tailwinds and PC rebound, but tariff turbulence persists
Primax Electronics Ltd. delivered strong first quarter 2025 results, driven by early PC order pull-ins and rising shipments of AIoT…
ASE COO urges inclusion of global AI strategy in tariff negotiations
ASE Holdings chief operating officer Tien Wu proposed incorporating the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape into reciprocal tariff negotiations. He…
Taiwan, SEA anchor US chip supply: Tariffs may do more harm than good
US President Donald Trump announced on April 14 a national security investigation into semiconductor imports. The US Commerce Department’s Bureau…
US-China trade war threatens to gut global semiconductor market by 34% through 2026
The US-China trade war shows no signs of de-escalation, with recent industry analysis warning that if both sides maintain tariffs…