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...

Chinese tech giant Huawei has appointed a new Rotating CEO for the company. After Eric Xu ended his tenure on September 30th, Sabrina Meng assumes the position of Rotating and Acting Chair of Huawei from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, according to the company’s press release. During her ter...

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 ...

China's Manufacturing PMI remained in contraction in September, according to data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics on September 30. China Manufacturing PMI was 49.8% in September, showing a slight improvement of 0.7% from the previous month but still below the 50-point mark, in...

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...