Monthly Archives: January 2026

[News] TSMC Reportedly Suspends New 3nm Kick-offs, Steers Customers to 2nm to Optimize Costs

Posted on 2026-01-08 by TrendForce

TSMC recently announced the successful mass production of its 2nm process, while industry rumors suggest the company has put new 3nm projects on hold. According to Commercial Times, sources indicate that TSMC has not only raised prices for its 3nm process …

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[News] Micron to Break Ground on U.S.’s Largest Chip Plant in New York on Jan. 16 After Years of Delays

Posted on 2026-01-08 by TrendForce

After facing delays with its U.S. expansion, Micron is taking a major step forward, announcing the groundbreaking date for its massive chipmaking complex in Clay, New York. The ceremony is scheduled for January 16, according to the company and syracuse.com. …

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[News] Samsung’s Q4 Profit Soars 208% to Record 20 Trillion Won on Memory Rally and Foundry Turnaround

Posted on 2026-01-08 by TrendForce

Amid a sharp rise in memory prices fueled by AI-driven demand, Samsung Electronics made history by becoming the first South Korean company to post quarterly operating profit of 20 trillion won ($13.82 billion), while sales also climbed to a record …

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[News] China Foundry Push Accelerates with Nexchip RMB 35.5B Phase IV, Hua Hong’s RMB 8.2B Deal

Posted on 2026-01-08 by TrendForce

Recent developments in China’s semiconductor sector signal an accelerated pace of expansion, particularly in the wafer foundry segment. Nexchip Kick-Started Construction of Phase IV Project with Investment of CNY 35.5Bn On January 4, 2026, Nexchip Semiconductor announced via its official …

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[News] 2025 China Chip IPO Surge: 30 A-Share Filings Target Nearly RMB 100B; HK Listings Accelerate

Posted on 2026-01-08 by TrendForce

In 2025, China’s semiconductor industry has seen a new wave of IPO activity. According to ijiwei, statistics show that 30 semiconductor companies entered the A-share IPO review process during the year, with a combined fundraising target of nearly RMB 100 …

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