According to Commercial Times, citing Japanese media outlet TBS News, the construction of TSMC’s second fab in Kumamoto has reportedly been delayed, with the groundbreaking date pushed back from the originally planned "first quarter of 2025" to "sometime within 2025." However, the plant’s pro...

Recently, the semiconductor industry has seen two major developments, as the EU and Japan have each announced substantial subsidies for semiconductor-related companies to promote local industry growth. Infineon Receives €920 Million EU Subsidy, Dresden Plant Accelerates Development On Februa...

According to a report from Commercial Times, citing NHK, TSMC’s first factory in Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, began mass production in December 2024. Many had anticipated that TSMC’s presence would help boost the local economy. However, the report points out that recent data has revealed an...

The global semiconductor industry is facing numerous challenges, with several renowned fabs halting operations, delaying construction, or shutting down production lines. These developments have caused significant disruptions across the industry. Recently, the GlobalFoundries-STMicroelectronics fa...

Recently, three major power semiconductor factories across different regions have announced significant updates, drawing renewed attention to the industry: Infineon has commenced construction on a new backend factory in Thailand. Indichip and Japan’s YMTL have jointly invested $1.6 billion t...