Taiwan's second-largest foundry, UMC, is stepping up its efforts in advanced packaging. According to a report from Commercial Times, sources say the company is considering acquiring the facility of TFT-LCD panel maker HannStar in the Southern Taiwan Science Park, which could be used to develop fut...

Amid rumors that TSMC declined expansion offers in Qatar, Taiwan’s second-largest foundry, UMC, revealed on May 28 that Middle Eastern countries also approached them for collaboration, according to Commercial Times and CNA. However, the reports note that UMC showed little interest, prioritizing Si...

The sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar (NTD) is raising concerns about its negative impact on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, particularly foundries like TSMC, UMC, and Vanguard. As noted by Commercial Times, institutional analysis and industry data indicate that every 1% gain in the NTD...

Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has just completed his first earnings call, demonstrating a strong commitment to driving the company’s transformation. As noted by a report from Commercial Times, Intel’s next-generation CPU, Nova Lake, will combine in-house production with outsourcing to TSMC for ...

Amidst a complex international landscape and a sharply polarized end-market demand, the global foundry industry is entering a period of reorganization, marked by frequent personnel changes and merger rumors. Meanwhile, the development of advanced process technologies has picked up steam, while the m...