As TSMC, Intel, and Samsung kicked off 2nm mass production in late 2025, the spotlight is already shifting to their 1.4nm roadmaps and the rollout of ASML’s next-generation EUV lithography machines. According to Nikkei, citing ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet, Intel, Samsung, and SK hynix are expected ...

While many details of the semiconductor duties remain unclear, one certainty is that in January the Trump administration slapped a 25 percent levy on certain AI chips from AMD and NVIDIA. Now, the Financial Times reports that Washington plans to exempt major tech players like Amazon, Google, and Mic...

As TSMC accelerates its push into advanced nodes—led by 2nm and 3nm—to meet surging AI demand, the foundry heavyweight is quietly dialing back its 8-inch footprint. Citing IC design house sources, the Economic Daily News reports that TSMC currently runs about 5 million 8-inch wafers annually, wi...

AI demand powers foundries through the slow season. According to Central News Agency, the first quarter is traditionally a slow season for foundries, but this year is benefiting from strong AI demand alongside a recovery in panel driver IC orders. As a result, foundries including TSMC are expected t...

TSMC’s surprise move to upgrade Kumamoto Fab 2 to 3nm—lifting total investment to about US$17 billion—has put its overseas footprint back in the spotlight. Citing analysts, Economic Daily News reports that as U.S., Japan, and Germany fabs ramp, overseas capacity is set to reach ~20% or more of...