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 the intense battle of AI chips between NVIDIA and AMD this year, AMD's MI300 has entered mass production and shipment 1H24, gaining positive adoption from clients. In response, NVIDIA is gearing up to launch upgraded AI chips. TSMC emerges as the big winner by securing orders from both NVIDIA and...

In 2024, TSMC's global expansion continues at full throttle, with industry reports suggesting a significant breakthrough in the establishment of a 3-nanometer advanced process manufacturing facility in Japan. Osaka is considered the most likely location for TSMC's third plant in Japan. TSMC has s...

TSMC operates at full capacity, AMD aims for AI chips reportedly seeks CoWoS-like supply chain. In 2023, NVIDIA led the global AI chip development, and in 2024, the global demand for AI chips is expected to continue to surge due to the expansion of end-user applications such as PCs and mobile pho...

Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) is reportedly set to increase the starting monthly salary for new hires by approximately 40%, breaking the JPY 300,000 barrier for the first time (approximately USD 2,121). This move is expected to align the salary level with...