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NewsTSMC is making significant progress on its next-generation 2nm process, reaching a reported yield of 60%—a major milestone that signals the technology's readiness for commercial deployment. According to industry sources, the semiconductor giant will hold an expansion ceremony for its 2nm facilities in Kaohsiung on March 31, and officially begin accepting customer orders on April 1.
NewsGlobal semiconductor leader AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) has officially opened its new office in Tainan, Taiwan, signaling a major step forward in the company’s AI development and regional presence. The opening ceremony was led by AMD Taiwan General Manager Chen Min-Hao and attended by Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-Che, who hailed the new site as a milestone in Tainan’s journey to becoming a hub for artificial intelligence.
NewsIntel has officially announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Ann Kelleher, Executive Vice President and Head of Technology Development, who has spent over 30 years shaping the company’s manufacturing innovation. She is expected to step down later this year, marking a major leadership transition just as Intel ramps up production of its 18A process node.
NewsApple’s upcoming iPhone 18 series is rumored to take a major leap forward in chip performance, as both prominent supply chain analysts Ming-Chi Kuo and Jeff Pu now confirm that the device’s A20 processor will be manufactured using TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process technology.
NewsCadence Design Systems, a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA), has announced the establishment of a new semiconductor design center in Cardiff, Wales, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in the UK’s semiconductor ecosystem. Backed by £2.5 million in funding from the Welsh Government and in collaboration with the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, the initiative aims to support emerging and scaling chip design firms across the country.
NewsOn March 19, JX Advanced Metals Corp. successfully listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, raising 439 billion yen (approximately $2.9 billion) in its initial public offering (IPO). This marks the largest IPO in Japan since SoftBank’s debut in 2018, signaling strong investor interest in semiconductor and advanced materials sectors.
NewsOn March 20, Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) announced its plan to sell its Wafer Fab 2 facility located in Tempe, Arizona. The company has appointed Macquarie Group to lead the marketing and sale of the fab as part of a broader manufacturing reorganization strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability.
NewsOn March 20, Microsoft announced plans to launch its first-ever cloud region in Malaysia during the second quarter of 2025. Named the "Malaysia West Cloud", this cloud region will feature three state-of-the-art data centers located in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. According to Laurence Si, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia, construction is progressing steadily, and the data centers are expected to be operational within the next few months.
NewsOn March 18, 2025, NVIDIA announced plans to establish a new research facility in Boston—the NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Computing Center (NVAQC)—with the aim of advancing the frontiers of quantum computing through integration with AI supercomputing. Set to be operational by the end of the year, the center will focus on developing accelerated quantum supercomputing, tackling industry challenges such as qubit noise and transitioning experimental quantum processors into practical quantum devices.
NewsThe battle for dominance in the AI chip industry continues to intensify as NVIDIA and AMD unveil their latest technological advancements. This week, NVIDIA’s GTC 2025 in California and AMD’s AI PC Innovation Summit in Beijing showcased each company’s next-generation AI chips and strategic roadmaps. With both companies revealing groundbreaking innovations, the future of AI computing is set to reach new heights.
NewsThe rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) is driving demand for advanced packaging technologies. Key players, including ASE Technology Holding, Sigurd Microelectronics, and ChipMOS, are aggressively expanding their advanced packaging capabilities. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics and ASE Semiconductor are focusing on R&D and strategic partnerships to enhance next-generation packaging solutions, solidifying their positions as industry leaders.
NewsMarch 19, 2025 – Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group has announced the acquisition of semiconductor design firm Ampere Computing in a $6.5 billion all-cash transaction.