As US-based silicon carbide (SiC) giant Wolfspeed reportedly teeters on the brink of bankruptcy amid fierce competition from fast-rising Chinese rivals, China’s largest silicon carbide wafer plant has officially launched production in Wuhan, aiming to supply 30% of the country’s domestic output,...

As TSMC prepares for 2nm mass production in 2H25, wafer prices have reportedly hit $30,000 per unit for 2nm and could soar to $45,000 at future nodes, according to Commercial Times. Despite the steep cost, major CSPs are set to follow AMD, NVIDIA, and Broadcom in adopting the node in the next 2 year...

While Samsung is gaining traction at mature nodes like 7nm and 8nm—with orders reportedly from Nintendo—it continues to struggle at the advanced 3nm level. According to South Korean media outlet Chosun Biz, even after three years of mass production, its 3nm yields remain at just 50%. This has...

Amid rumors that TSMC declined expansion offers in Qatar, Taiwan’s second-largest foundry, UMC, revealed on May 28 that Middle Eastern countries also approached them for collaboration, according to Commercial Times and CNA. However, the reports note that UMC showed little interest, prioritizing Si...

According to a report by Economic Daily News, citing Bloomberg, China is reportedly planning an upgraded follow-up to its “Made in China 2025” strategy, aimed at further expanding domestic production of advanced technology products. As highlighted by Semafor, citing Bloomberg, the new plan is...