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...

With tariff risks looming and market uncertainties rising, South Korean headquartered OSAT giant Hana Micron has reportedly scaled down its expansion plan in Vietnam. According to The Financial News and Vietnam’s CAFEF, its Bac Ninh plant is seeking approval to cut production capacity by two-third...

Amid surging demand for advanced packaging, key materials are now hot commodities for tech giants. According to EE Times China and the Economic Daily News, Japan’s Asahi Kasei, a top PSPI (photosensitive polyimide) supplier to semiconductor firms like TSMC and Samsung, plans to cut PIMEL shipments...