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Taiwan experienced a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on the 3rd, prompting round-the-clock repair efforts during the holiday by semiconductor fabs, aiming to restore equipment operations. According to reports from TechNews, the latest progress of various fabs and science parks across different locations is...
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Foundry is a crucial sector in the semiconductor industry and a focal point of attention for many professionals in the industry. Recently, three foundries have released their outlook for the first half of 2024, all indicating a cautious outlook for the first quarter. According to Taiwanese News o...
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Recent reports have suggested that UMC's new facility in Singapore is set to be completed by mid-2024, with initial production expected to commence in early 2025. UMC has announced that, in response to the demand for capacity expansion, the board of directors has approved a capital expenditure ex...
In-Depth Analyses
Recently, the seven major foundries —TSMC, GlobalFoundries, UMC, SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, VIS, and PSMC—have successively released their third-quarter financial reports and held performance briefings to explain the semiconductor industry's business climate and the outlook for the next stage...
Insights
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...