Against the backdrop of geopolitical influences, the concentration of advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes in Taiwan has raised concerns among international companies. According to TrendForce data, as of the end of 2024, over 70% of global advanced process manufacturing capacity is still l...

Mature process foundries are locked in a battle to uphold a 60% capacity utilization rate. Reports indicate that major players, including UMC, Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), and PSMC, are slashing prices significantly for the first quarter of the coming year to salvage their capacity ut...

The semiconductor foundry, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), held an online briefing on October 25th to unveil its 3Q 2023 operational report. UMC achieved consolidated revenue of NT$57.07 billion, marking a 1.4% growth compared to the previous quarter's NT$56.3 billion in 3Q23. However, it...

Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art 12-inch semiconductor plant in Singapore, reigniting discussions about expanding to Singapore within the semiconductor industry. As per Economic Daily News, while Taiwan and South Korea continue to lead in...

As reported by Taiwanese media, there's a gradual uptick in TSMC's capacity utilization lately, accompanied by a noticeable surge in orders from TSMC's clients. Some segments of the market are showing signs of rekindled demand, hinting at a possible upswing in the semiconductor industry. Nevertheles...