Despite rumors that Samsung's foundry division would cut investment by over half in 2025, the company seems to be turning a corner. According to Chosun Biz, Samsung has lifted the shutdown of its foundry and plans to increase the utilization rate of the Pyeongtaek campus, driven by higher demand for...

TSMC hasn’t announced any U.S. expansion plans at the board meeting yesterday, but rumors are swirling on Wall Street. Reports from the Wall Street Journal and ijiwei suggest the U.S. is pushing the foundry giant and Intel to form a joint venture to co-own and develop multiple chip foundries. C...

Probably one of the most shocking executive shake-up in the tech industry this week, Justin Hotard, head of Intel’s Data Center and AI Group, is leaving to become Nokia's CEO. This move, following ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger’s exit in December, 2024, could suggest a shift in Intel’s AI chip strategy,...

According to Liberty Times, citing The Hill, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will impose tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, steel, aluminum, oil and natural gas, as well as copper, by mid-February. Notably, the move of imposing tariffs on copper, according to the reports, cou...

With the world watching, TSMC has unveiled its board meeting decisions. According to its press release, the chip giant has greenlit a massive US$17 billion investment to boost production capacity. Reports hinted that TSMC might unveil plans for a third Arizona fab, a potential fourth fab, or its ...