• Saturday | 18 July 2026
UMC Begins Mass Production of Silicon Photonics Wafers in Singapore for AI Data Centres and Optical Networking

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has started commercial production of silicon photonics wafers at its 300 mm manufacturing facility in Singapore, strengthening its capabilities in optical semiconductor technologies as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and high-speed data communications continues to rise. The milestone follows a joint development programme with Singap...

17 Jul 2026 | Friday | NEWS
ACCM Launches Celeritas SMC Silicon-Matched Core for AI Chiplet Packaging and Advanced IC Substrates

Advanced Chip and Circuit Materials (ACCM) introduced Celeritas SMC (Silicon-Matched Core), a production-ready core for advanced IC substrates engineered to match the in-plane coefficient of thermal expansion of silicon while running on established organic-substrate manufacturing lines. Available now from ACCM's Wisconsin facility, the material is designed for large-body chiplet packages, embedded...

8 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
PSMC Strengthens Mature-Node Semiconductor Foundry Strategy for Automotive, Industrial and Power Management Chips

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) is sharpening its foundry strategy to meet growing demand for mature-node semiconductor manufacturing. The Taiwanese chipmaker is concentrating on customers that require reliable and cost-effective production for applications including automotive electronics, industrial automation, power management and consumer devices. Having gradually transitio...

6 Jul 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Gujarat to Establish ₹190 Crore Semiconductor Research and Training Hub at IIT Gandhinagar

Gujarat is set to establish the Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar. The ₹190 crore initiative is being jointly supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Gujarat Department of Science and Technology, and IIT Gandhinagar. The centre is intended to advanc...

6 Jul 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Xinliang (XL) Wang of pSemi on Advancing RF Connectivity for Next-Generation Wireless, Satellite, and Test Systems

In this interview with Semicon Leaders Asia, Xinliang (XL) Wang, Senior Director, Product Portfolio Management at pSemi, explains how pSemi is expanding its RF technology portfolio to support increasingly complex wireless and connectivity ecosystems. Through close collaboration with OEMs, system integrators, and test equipment manufacturers, the company is leveraging its UltraCMO...

19 Jun 2026 | Friday | Interaction
TWSE Showcases Taiwan’s AI and Semiconductor Strength at COMPUTEX 2026

At COMPUTEX 2026, the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) hosted two media briefings highlighting how Taiwan's capital markets are underpinning global advances in AI, semiconductors and next-generation computing infrastructure.  Bringing together TWSE executives and listed companies, the sessions reinforced TWSE's role in the global AI and semiconductor ecosystem and a deep dive into Taiwan's ...

9 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
Taiwan Market Value Tops US$5 Trillion as AI Boom Drives Growth

Taiwan's market capitalisation surpassed the US$5 trillion mark at the end of May 2026, reaching a historic high and reinforcing the market's position among the world's leading exchanges. The milestone reflects the accelerating momentum across Taiwan's capital markets, which is driven by the AI-led growth spanning semiconductors, hardware, and next-generation applications. The Taiwan Stock Exchan...

9 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
King Yuan Electronics Corp Invests S$100 Million in Singapore Semiconductor Testing Facility

Taiwanese semiconductor testing company King Yuan Electronics Corp (KYEC) is investing S$100 million in a new semiconductor testing facility in Singapore as part of its broader international expansion strategy. The project is expected to create more than 300 jobs across engineering, operations and management roles, strengthening Singapore’s position within the global semicond...

25 May 2026 | Monday | NEWS
QBit Semiconductor Ltd. Debuts on Taiwan Emerging Stock Board with USD 700 Million Market Valuation

QBit Semiconductor Ltd. (TWO: 7913), a fabless semiconductor company, was officially listed on the Taiwan Emerging Stock Board on May 15. Strong investor demand drove the stock price to an intraday high of NT$530 (approximately $18) per share, bringing the company's market capitalization to approximately USD 700 million. This milestone marks a significant step in the company's expansion ...

22 May 2026 | Friday | NEWS
T-Global Technology Secures Taiwan Government Backing for AI and HPC Cooling R&D Collaboration with SiPearl

T-Global Technology announced that its flagship project, "Development of High Thermal Conductivity Materials and Two-Phase Liquid Cooling Modules for HPC Chips," has been officially approved under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs' "A+ Driving Industrial Innovation with AI" Program. As demand for AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and data centre infrastructure continues to ...

14 May 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
Cyient Semiconductors Private Limited Launches First GaN Power IC Portfolio for India in Partnership with Navitas Semiconductor

Cyient Semiconductors Private Limited announced the launch of seven new gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for the Indian market, developed using Navitas Semiconductor's (Nasdaq: NVTS) industry-leading GaN technology.   The launch marks Cyient Semiconductors' first commercial GaN product family and a major milestone in advancing India's domestic power semiconductor ecosystem. The new p...

12 May 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
MICROIP Positions Poland as Strategic Edge AI Hub at Europe-Taiwan Forum

 At the 2026 European Economic Congress (EEC 2026), MICROIP Chairman Dr James Yang participated in a high-level dialogue at the "Poland-Taiwan Economic Cooperation Forum." Joined by Ambassador Liu Yong-jian and HCG Vice Chairman Michael Chiu, Dr Yang advocated leveraging Taiwan's semiconductor prowess to propel Poland into a strategic hub for European Edge AI. Addressing the "Last Mile" of A...

12 May 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
MetOx International Appoints Semiconductor Veteran Richard (Rick) Gottscho to Board

MetOx International — MetOx, a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire, announced the appointment of Dr. Richard (Rick) Gottscho to its Board of Directors. A globally recognised leader in semiconductor manufacturing and plasma science, Rick brings decades of experience scaling the technologies that underpin the modern digital economy. His addition comes...

24 Apr 2026 | Friday | NEWS
yieldWerx Enters Taiwan Semiconductor Market via Strategic Collaboration

yieldWerx is expanding its presence in Taiwan through a collaboration with Enlight Technology Co., Ltd., bringing advanced test data aggregation and analysis capabilities to one of the world's most concentrated semiconductor markets. The collaboration combines Enlight Technology's established role across Taiwan's semiconductor design, manufacturing, and research landscape with yieldWerx's experti...

23 Apr 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan Advances High-Power Violet Laser Diodes for Semiconductor Packaging

Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (hereinafter "NTCJ") announced that it will start mass production of a "high-power violet laser diode (402 nm, 4.5 W)" that achieves industry-leading-class (*1) optical output in a 9.0 mm diameter CAN package (TO-9) in May. This product achieves 1.5 times the optical output compared to NTCJ's conventional product (*2) through its proprietary device structure an...

20 Apr 2026 | Monday | NEWS
VLSI TSA 2026 Highlights Next Wave of AI, Quantum, and Semiconductor Innovation

The 2026 International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI TSA), hosted by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), is taking place in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Now in its 43rd year, the symposium remains a leading global forum for semiconductor innovation, bringing together over 800 experts from around the world. Discussions this year focus on generative AI infere...

15 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Nordson Electronics Solutions Wins 2025 EM Asia Best Supplier of the Year Award

Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in reliable electronics manufacturing technologies, was honoured to accept the 2025 EM Asia Best Supplier of the Year award at the 21st EM Asia Innovation Awards ceremony held March 27 during Productronica Shanghai at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The event was organised by the Messe Muenchen Shanghai. Jacky He, commercial lead, Nordson...

13 Apr 2026 | Monday | NEWS
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. Reports Strong Q1 Growth on AI-Driven Memory Demand

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS), an industry-leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for March 2026 and for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$32...

13 Apr 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Kulicke and Soffa Industries Expands Memory Interconnect Portfolio with ProMEM Suite Launch

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. ("K&S", "Company") announced an expanded portfolio of memory–focused interconnect solutions, reinforcing its leadership across Ball, Vertical Wire, Advanced Thermo–Compression, and Hybrid Bonding technologies. As memory assembly evolves to support higher bandwidth, greater power efficiency, and tighter integration for AI-driven workloads, manufac...

25 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Advanced Micro Devices Expands Strategic Collaboration with Samsung Electronics for AI Infrastructure

Advanced Micro Devices has expanded its strategic collaboration with Samsung Electronics, reinforcing supply chain alignment for next-generation AI and data centre technologies. The agreement focuses on securing advanced memory solutions while also exploring potential manufacturing partnerships. Under the arrangement, Samsung is expected to supply its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) for AMD&r...

24 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS

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