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13/11/2025

is making significant strides to develop a comprehensive manufacturing supply chain in the US. Sources indicate that the FOPLP plant in Texas aims to commence volume production by late 3Q26.

Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and Tesla Inc., is making significant strides to develop a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the US. Sources indicate that the fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) plant in Texas has reached the equipment delivery phase and aims to commence volume....

13/11/2025

The next leap in connectivity is already orbiting above us.
The global Device-to-Device (D2D) service market is projected to generate $55.16B in cumulative revenues from 2025 to 2032, driven by satellite-to-mobile innovations and NTN commercialization.

From towers to orbits, convergence is redefining 6G and we’re here to prepare you for it.

Explore the full NTN Convergence Report (2025 Edition):
https://www.digitimes.com/reports/2025_ntn_convergence/

Additional reading: LEO satellites advance toward commercial 5G and D2D services
https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20251107PD205/leo-satellite-commercial-5g-spacex-technology.html?mod=3&q=D2D

12/11/2025

finalized its plans to sell machinery and equipment to Vanguard International Semiconductor ( ) as part of its process transition and wafer fab revitalization efforts.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) approved its third-quarter 2025 business report and financial statements during a board meeting on November 11. The company also finalized plans to sell machinery and equipment to Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS), with the trans...

11/11/2025

China's Zhejiang University (ZJU) introduced FabGPT, a multimodal large model tailored for wafer fabrication that embeds into manufacturing and process control to boost efficiency and lower defect rates.

China is advancing its use of artificial intelligence (AI), with a breakthrough from Zhejiang University (ZJU)'s College of Integrated Circuits drawing industry attention. The university introduced FabGPT, a multimodal large model tailored for wafer fabrication that embeds AI into semiconductor manu...

10/11/2025

Following trade agreements at the Xi-Trump summit, 's Ministry of Commerce announced on November 9 that it would suspend export controls on critical minerals like gallium, germanium, antimony, and graphite.

Following trade agreements at the Xi-Trump summit, China's Ministry of Commerce announced on November 9 that it would suspend export controls on critical minerals like gallium, germanium, antimony, and graphite, signaling eased US-China tensions and a gradual restoration of technology and raw materi...

07/11/2025

's annual sports day will take place on November 8. Besides founder Morris Chang and several retired executives, CEO Jensen Huang, who reportedly arrived in Taiwan quietly on November 6, would also attend the event.

TSMC's annual sports day will take place on November 8 at the Hsinchu Municipal Stadium, drawing not only the company's founder, Morris Chang, and several retired executives, but also Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who reportedly arrived in Taiwan quietly on November 6. Sources said Huang plans to attend....

06/11/2025

The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) of has formally requested that cease using Japanese copyrighted materials to train its models and respond transparently to related allegations.

The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) of Japan has formally requested that OpenAI cease using Japanese copyrighted materials to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models and respond transparently to related allegations.

05/11/2025

Augmented reality ( ) glasses could become the next mainstream computing platform after smartphones. However, to achieve that, optimizing its high production costs will be the key factor.

Augmented reality (AR) glasses could become the next mainstream computing platform after smartphones. AR glasses are the core hardware of AR technology, but rely heavily on the integration of key components such as display modules, sensors, batteries, and optical lenses. The complex optical design r...

04/11/2025

Just two weeks after its launch, the has provided strong momentum for 's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter. The series may become one of the best-selling models in years, which may prompt Apple to accelerate its supply chain to meet demand.

Just two weeks after its launch, the iPhone 17 has provided strong momentum for Apple's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, and the trend is expected to continue into the fiscal 2026 first quarter. The iPhone 17 series may become one of the best-selling models in years, so Apple may be prompted to accelerat...

03/11/2025

Motor announced it expects an operating loss of JPY275 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. It cited ongoing supply chain challenges, including semiconductor shortages linked to international disputes involving , as key factors.

Nissan Motor on October 30 announced it expects an operating loss of JPY275 billion (approx. US$17.8 billion) for the 2025 fiscal year (April 2025–March 2026), a sharp reversal from a JPY69.8 billion operating profit in 2024.

31/10/2025

In a now viral dinner photo, CEO Jensen Huang was seen together with Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Executive Chair Chung Eui-sun. However, attention soon shifted to the absence of the Group, Nvidia's largest supplier of HBM.

When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in South Korea, global attention turned to a viral "chimaek" (fried chicken and beer) dinner on October 30 featuring Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Executive Chair Chung Eui-sun. Yet, the spotlight shifted the following day to SK Group—and particular...

30/10/2025

US President has ended his six-day trip to . He signed deals on rare earths and technology with Japan and South Korea, and met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to de-escalate trade tensions.

US President Donald Trump has ended his six-day trip to Asia.