The U.S. was recently hit by Hurricane Helen, causing severe damage in the Southeast. In North Carolina, roads to two critical quartz mines are currently inaccessible, raising concerns about the global semiconductor supply chain. National Public Radio (NPR) reports that if these mines are compromise...

Will the secret of the world’s top foundry finally be revealed? The second volume of the autobiography of Morris Chang, TSMC founder, is scheduled to be published on November 29th, according to the reports by Taiwanese media outlets CNA and Liberty Times. The second volume of the book, written ...

Samsung’s foundry business faces ongoing losses and strategic uncertainty. A report from Business Korea reveals that Samsung Securities, a subsidiary of the group, issued a report in July titled "Geopolitical Shifts and Industry," recommending that Samsung spin off its foundry division and list it...

Polysilicon Transaction Overview: The recent round of deals has mostly been completed. After polysilicon manufacturers firmly maintained their prices, transaction volumes shrank. The ingot manufacturers, facing difficulties in passing costs downstream, are resistant to price hikes on the raw mate...

Japanese government-backed foundry Rapidus aims to begin mass production of 2nm chips by 2027. According to a MoneyDJ report, existing shareholders like Sony and NAND Flash giant Kioxia are reportedly considering additional investments to support the company's funding needs. The Japan Times cited...