According to South Korean media outlet ETNews, both the U.S. and Japan are actively working to introduce extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment into public-private research institutes through government-led initiatives. In contrast, South Korea’s government-driven efforts in this area rem...

As TSMC ramps up its U.S. expansion, its subsidiary TSMC Arizona Corporation has announced a major leadership shift. According to the Central News Agency, Rick Cassidy has stepped down as Chairman and Director after 27 years with the company. Rose Castanares, President of TSMC Arizona, has been elec...

Though it remains unclear if or how the Trump administration will pursue chip tariffs, Bloomberg suggests the Senate has passed major tax legislation that delivers a big win for chipmakers. The bill raises the investment tax credit for new U.S. semiconductor plants from 25% to 35%—exceeding the pr...

According to a report from TechNews, Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has released salary information of non-managerial full- time employees of domestic listed companies for 2024. MediaTek topped the list with an average annual salary of NT$4.31 million for non-managerial staff—the only listed company...

Fresh off its inaugural overseas Foundry Direct Connect event in Seoul last week, Intel—keen to sharpen its lead in AI chips—is reportedly teaming up with SK hynix to co-develop next-generation AI accelerators, South Korea’s Newsis reports. At the Intel AI Summit on July 1, SK hynix VP Jung...