• Thursday | 25 June 2026
GlobalPlatform Launches Open-Source “Pavona” Silicon Platform with Embedded Post-Quantum Cryptography Stack

GlobalPlatform launched Pavona, an open-source silicon distribution that delivers production-quality, certification-ready IP components and reference top-level designs — including the first openly available post-quantum cryptography (PQC) stack for embedded silicon. The distribution includes two successfully taped-out reference designs—a standalone chip root of trust and an integrated ...

27 May 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation Launches TXZ+™ Entry-Class M4H Microcontrollers for Consumer and Industrial System Control

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has announced the TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, standard microcontrollers[1] featuring an Arm® Cortex®‑M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU). The new microcontrollers are designed for application in small‑scale system control of consumer products, such as air conditioners a...

27 May 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
TEMC Acquires 31.17% Stake in A-Tech Solution to Expand Semiconductor Infrastructure Portfolio

TEMC announced that its board has approved the purchase of 3.1 million shares in A-Tech Solution, representing a 31.17% stake in the company. The transaction, valued at 35 billion won, will be completed through a cash acquisition from private equity investor Woori Shinyoung Growth Cap No.1 Private Equity Investment Partnership. The deal is expected to close in early June. The investment forms par...

26 May 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
SiTime Expands Convertible Notes Offering to US$1.2 Billion Amid AI Infrastructure Growth

SiTime has expanded its convertible senior notes offering to US$1.2 billion as the semiconductor timing technology company strengthens its financial position amid continued growth in demand for advanced chip infrastructure. The enlarged fundraising reflects strong investor interest and is expected to provide additional flexibility to support the company’s long-term expansion strategy, inclu...

26 May 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
Texas Tech University Secures $4.5 Million Texas CHIPS Funding to Advance Next-Generation Semiconductor Research

Researchers at Texas Tech University have secured approximately $4.5 million in funding from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to advance the development of wide- and ultrawide-bandgap semiconductor technologies for high-power electronics, defence applications and next-generation communications systems. The three-year project, titled Research and Development of Wide/Ultraw...

26 May 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
Semiconductor Industry Association Applauds CHIPS R&D Quantum Computing Awards to Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Leadership

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer commending several research awards announced by the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) to advance quantum computing technology. The award recipients include SIA member companies IBM and GlobalFoundries. “Research is the engine of American semiconductor in...

26 May 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
JEOL Ltd. Launches “LazEdge” SEM System for High-Speed Semiconductor and Materials Analysis

JEOL Ltd. (President & CEO: Izumi Oi) has developed the “LazEdge”, an SEM system equipped with a laser processing system, and has begun sales.Cross-section preparation instruments such as the focused ion beam system (FIB system) are widely used in science and technology fields across research institutes, universities, and industries. In recent years, demand is increasing for a syst...

26 May 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
Micron Technology Warns Global AI-Driven Memory Chip Shortage Could Extend Beyond 2026

Micron Technology has cautioned that the global memory chip shortage is likely to persist beyond 2026 as demand from the artificial intelligence sector continues to outstrip available supply. The company highlighted strong growth in AI data centres and high-performance computing as major drivers behind rising demand for advanced DRAM and NAND memory products. Micron chief executiv...

25 May 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Hedge Funds Maintain Strong Semiconductor Exposure as AI Infrastructure Investment Accelerates

Hedge funds are continuing to benefit from the strong rise in semiconductor shares as momentum behind artificial intelligence investments gathers pace. Growing demand for AI infrastructure, including advanced chips, memory devices and data-centre technology, has fuelled substantial gains across global technology markets. Recent market activity suggests that while some hedge fu...

25 May 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Adam J Morgan of NoMIS Power on Advancing High-Voltage SiC Technologies for Next-Generation HVDC Infrastructure

In this interview with Semicon Leaders Asia, Adam J Morgan, Co-founder, CEO, & Technical Lead for Packaging Design at NoMIS Power, highlights how the company is positioning its high-voltage SiC portfolio at the centre of next-generation HVDC and grid modernisation initiatives. Through participation in the ARPA-E DC-GRIDS programme and collaboration with leading industry and researc...

25 May 2026 | Monday | Interaction
Axion Semiconductor Acquires Moov Technologies to Expand Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Platform

Axion Semiconductor, a semiconductor platform company focused on supply chain operations and services, announced it has acquired Moov Technologies, an Austin, Texas-based semiconductor equipment marketplace and asset management platform serving customers in more than 55 countries. The acquisition expands Axion Semiconductor's operating platform and strengthens its position across the semiconductor...

25 May 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Quantinuum Signs CHIPS R&D LOI to Advance U.S. Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Infrastructure

Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, announced a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce's CHIPS Research and Development Office. The letter of intent proposes that Quantinuum would receive federal funding to enable the development of large-scale, fault-tolerant trapped-ion quantum computers that are of national strategic importance. "With today's CHIPS Research and Deve...

25 May 2026 | Monday | NEWS
World Micro Signs Distribution Partnership with Mobilint to Expand Global Edge AI Semiconductor Reach

World Micro, a leading global distributor of electronic components and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Mobilint, a pioneering developer of AI accelerator chips. Through this partnership, World Micro will offer Mobilint's advanced AI semiconductor solutions to its global customer base, expanding access to high-performance, energy-efficient AI p...

22 May 2026 | Friday | 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
IBM and U.S. Department of Commerce Plan $2 Billion Quantum Foundry Initiative to Strengthen American Semiconductor Leadership

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) to build an American quantum chip foundry, securing the nation's global quantum leadership and fueling the country's growing quantum ecosystem. The CHIPS incentive from the DoC will support the research and development efforts of a new IBM company: Anderon, which will be America's first pure-play quan...

22 May 2026 | Friday | NEWS
Asahi Kasei Develops New PSPI Film to Advance Panel-Level Semiconductor Packaging

Panel-level packaging has gained momentum in the semiconductor industry as manufacturers pursue higher efficiency and improved yield that can support next-generation packaging processes. In response to these market changes, Asahi Kasei, a diversified global company, has combined the features of its photosensitive polyimide (PSPI) and dry film photoresist (DFR) into a new photosensitive film. The P...

22 May 2026 | Friday | NEWS
PsiQuantum Secures Proposed $100 Million CHIPS Act Incentives to Accelerate U.S. Quantum and Semiconductor Manufacturing

PsiQuantum announced that the company has signed a Letter of Intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for $100 million in proposed federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act to advance American quantum computing and semiconductor leadership. With these potential incentives, combined with co-investment by the company, PsiQuantum will accelerate the domestic manufacturability and per...

22 May 2026 | Friday | NEWS
Applied Energy Systems Receives Supplier Excellence Award from Applied Materials

Applied Energy Systems has earned a Supplier Excellence Award from Applied Materials, Inc., the leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor industry. Applied Materials’ Supplier Excellence Awards recognise the company’s top-performing suppliers for outstanding technical and operational achievements in areas including quality, service, sustainability, lead time,...

22 May 2026 | Friday | NEWS
Infinitum Wins 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Product of the Year Award for Energy-Efficient Aircore Motor System

Infinitum announced that its Aircore motor system is a winner of the Product of the Year Award in the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards program. The recognition highlights Infinitum’s ability to deliver measurable operational and financial impact for customers — helping them do more with less — as they navigate increasingly complex energy demands. As electrification accelera...

21 May 2026 | Thursday | NEWS

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