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[Tech Recap and Glimpse 5-2] Battle for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

Examining the dynamics of advanced semiconductor manufacturing, from research and development to the competition for cutting-edge equipment and securing orders, major players such as TSMC, Samsung, and Intel are constantly in action. Simultaneously, newcomer Rapidus is making a strong entrance. …

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[Tech Recap and Glimpse 5-1] Semiconductor Manufacturers’ Global Deployment

Amidst geopolitical influences, governments worldwide are enticing semiconductor manufacturers with subsidy policies, prompting chip manufactures to establish themselves in various regions. The ongoing dynamics of semiconductor facility construction and the evolving global production capacity remain focal points for the industry …

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[News] Luxshare Acquires Leadership of Pegatron’s Kunshan Plant, Challenging Foxconn’s Dominance on iPhone Assembly?

Chinese iPhone assembly contractor Luxshare Precision is set to officially acquire the controlling stake of Pegaglobe (Kunshan), the iPhone assembly plant under Pegatron. This series of acquisitions will provide Luxshare with a stronger competitive advantage against Foxconn. Concurrently, Luxshare is …

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[News] Market Anticipates a 50% Price Surge for NAND Flash in Short-Term

After a rebound from the decline in NAND prices, the current quotations still show a gap from reaching the breakeven point for suppliers such as Samsung, Kioxia, SK Hynix, and Micron. Major domestic players in the NAND Flash industry indicate …

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[News] TSMC Grants Special Contribution Bonuses, as TSMC’s 2nm Process Potentially Seen Breakthrough

With the successful mass production of TSMC’s 3nm process and preparations for the upcoming 2nm process, recent reports suggest that TSMC has awarded a special contribution bonus to its research and development team in December, acknowledging the hard work of …

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