AI continues to drive tightness in advanced process capacity at TSMC. According to Commercial Times, citing sources, TSMC is expected to raise 3nm pricing again in the second half of 2026, with increases of up to 15%, followed by a potential additional 5%–10% hike in 2027. As the report notes, ...

Amid the AI-driven memory boom, Micron has emerged as one of the standout winners, with its stock briefly topping a $1 trillion market valuation on Tuesday before closing at a record high—marking its 28th all-time peak this year, as highlighted by Reuters and Yahoo! Finance. While Wccftech repo...

China is reportedly increasing scrutiny of overseas travel by top AI professionals. According to Bloomberg, citing sources, authorities are limiting international travel by leading AI talent at private firms including Alibaba and DeepSeek, requiring approval from relevant authorities before overseas...

Chinese equipment supplier Zhongwei Precision Instrument has announced a major advance in silicon carbide (SiC) substrate manufacturing, becoming the first to achieve mass production of 8-inch SiC laser lift-off technology with total material loss reduced to the 40μm range. The milestone breaks ...

For years, China’s semiconductor push has been driven by state-backed capital and nationwide efforts to overcome technological bottlenecks. However, according to OFWeek, the country’s chip race is no longer solely government-led, as major companies increasingly pursue semiconductor development t...