In 2024, TSMC's global expansion continues at full throttle, with industry reports suggesting a significant breakthrough in the establishment of a 3-nanometer advanced process manufacturing facility in Japan. Osaka is considered the most likely location for TSMC's third plant in Japan. TSMC has s...

TSMC operates at full capacity, AMD aims for AI chips reportedly seeks CoWoS-like supply chain. In 2023, NVIDIA led the global AI chip development, and in 2024, the global demand for AI chips is expected to continue to surge due to the expansion of end-user applications such as PCs and mobile pho...

Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) is reportedly set to increase the starting monthly salary for new hires by approximately 40%, breaking the JPY 300,000 barrier for the first time (approximately USD 2,121). This move is expected to align the salary level with...

Amidst geopolitical influences, governments worldwide are enticing semiconductor manufacturers with subsidy policies, prompting chip manufactures to establish themselves in various regions. The ongoing dynamics of semiconductor facility construction and the evolving global production capacity remain...

Semiconductor manufacturers, after more than a year of destocking, are experiencing a recovery from the bottom of the market, and recently, there have been signs of price increases. Market sources reveal that Analog Devices Inc. (ADI), a major analog IC manufacturer, has recently issued a price inc...