TSMC profits from AI development, no matter which way political winds blow
Despite being continually caught in tensions between the U.S. and China, the Taiwanese chipmaker’s latest results demonstrate its prowess as an AI powerhouse Key Takeaways: TSMC reported revenue of $26.88…
BRIEF: Taiwan lifts advanced chip manufacturing export restrictions for U.S.
TSMC’s (2330.TW; TSM.US) decision on whether to use its most advanced 2nm process at its new U.S. fabs is one for the company to make, Taiwan’s Economic Affairs minister J.W.…
BRIEF:U.S. asks TSMC to halt AI chip shipments to China – report
The U.S. Department of Commerce sent a letter to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) (2330.TW; TSM.US) requesting it to stop supplying sub-7nm chips to customers in Mainland China starting from…
Industry woes chip away at ASMPT, with little relief in sight
The chip packaging equipment maker’s profit nearly evaporated in the third quarter, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of declines Key Takeaways: ASMPT’s profit fell 98% in the third quarter, and…
Chip breakthrough sends U.S. scrambling for new measures to stifle Huawei
Its groundbreaking Mate 60 model shows the Chinese smartphone maker may have dodged a U.S. tech blockade for now, but tougher sanctions may loom Key Takeaways: Huawei's latest smartphones are…
Weak electronics demand squeezes SMIC margins
China’s leading semiconductor manufacturer faces continued earnings pressure as the U.S. tightens sanctions and global demand for consumer electronics falters Key Takeaways: SMIC expects third-quarter revenue to grow 3% to…
Huawei: 5G comeback kid, or sucker for new sanctions?
The former smartphone superstar is reportedly planning to re-enter the 5G smartphone arena later this year, using domestic foundry SMIC to make its self-designed 5G chips Key Takeaways: Huawei reportedly…