Today’s semiconductor news highlights how the entire industry—from manufacturing processes to packaging and peripheral components—is experiencing unprecedented growth against the backdrop of explosive demand for AI.Of particular note is Marvell’s announcement that it will utilize TSMC’s next-generation 1.4nm process (A14) to strengthen the competitiveness of its interconnect chips for AI data centers.Furthermore, strategic moves surrounding manufacturing bases and technology partnerships are accelerating, such as Intel’s partnership with Taiwan’s UMC on the 3nm process, signaling its intent to challenge TSMC’s dominance in the foundry market.In the memory sector, SK Hynix has begun supplying samples of its next-generation HBM4E, and expanding supply capacity has become an urgent priority, including considerations for establishing a new packaging plant in South Korea.Furthermore, the surge in demand for AI chips has exacerbated shortages of test interfaces such as probe cards, leading to situations where prepayment arrangements are being considered, and creating a growing sense of strain throughout the entire supply chain. Investments in AI chip companies from outside the semiconductor industry are also becoming more common, demonstrating that semiconductor technology is serving as an engine of growth that transcends traditional industry boundaries.
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- Report: Intel Partners with Taiwan’s UMC on 3nm Chips, Directly Challenging TSMC’s Foundry Dominance
Intel has partnered with UMC, Taiwan’s second-largest foundry, to jointly develop advanced manufacturing process technologies.This partnership is a strategic move by Intel to enhance its competitiveness while supplementing its own manufacturing capabilities in the contract manufacturing market, where TSMC holds a dominant market share. For UMC, it offers the benefit of gaining a foothold in cutting-edge chip manufacturing while keeping substantial investment costs in check, resulting in a partnership where the interests of both companies align. - Marvell Takes on the AI Data War Using TSMC’s Next-Generation 1.4nm Chip Technology
Marvell has begun discussions to utilize TSMC’s next-generation 1.4nm process, the A14 node.Amid surging demand for high-speed connectivity solutions in AI data centers, Marvell aims to secure a technological edge over its competitors by adopting this cutting-edge node early. This initiative demonstrates that chip miniaturization remains a key factor in the evolution of AI infrastructure. - SK Hynix begins supplying 12-layer stacked samples of its next-generation AI memory, ‘HBM4E’.
SK Hynix has begun supplying 12-layer stacked samples of HBM4E, the next-generation memory standard for AI. As AI models become larger, the demand for faster and larger memory is increasing, and the company is striving to maintain its market leadership by further advancing its stacking technology. This sample supply is an important step in deepening collaboration with major AI chip manufacturers and supporting the early deployment of next-generation AI systems. - AI chip boom puts a brake on probe card supply, Taiwanese test interface manufacturers considering upfront payment arrangements
The surge in demand for AI chips is straining the supply of probe cards, an essential component in the final stages of semiconductor manufacturing. A Taiwanese test interface manufacturer is pushing its production capacity to the limit due to the overwhelming number of orders and is considering implementing upfront payment arrangements to manage risk and improve cash flow. This suggests that the AI boom is placing a significant burden not only on the chips themselves, but on the entire supply chain for manufacturing and testing equipment. - GMKtec’s EVO-X3 is a PS4-sized workstation equipped with 128GB of memory and an AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395,Competing with NVIDIA’s DGX Spark
GMKtec has announced the “EVO-X3,” a compact workstation equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 and 128GB of memory.Despite its compact chassis—about the size of a PlayStation 4—it offers high-performance AI processing capabilities and is drawing attention as an affordable AI development environment that rivals NVIDIA’s DGX Spark. This product provides an environment that allows individuals and small teams to easily conduct AI development, thereby broadening the market’s reach. - Taiwanese chipmaker suggests sustained upward trend driven by memory prices and AI demand
Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturers suggest that expanding AI demand and the linkage with memory prices are driving sustained revenue recovery and growth. Demand for AI servers and data centers is driving the overall outlook, offsetting the stagnation of the traditional PC and smartphone markets, and the semiconductor market is expected to maintain a bullish outlook going forward. This trend is a major tailwind for Taiwan’s overall manufacturing industry. - Foxconn Chairman Launches Taiwan’s Global AI and Manufacturing Expansion Strategy
The chairman of Foxconn reiterated his strategy to expand global AI and manufacturing industries based in Taiwan. By integrating the evolution of AI technology into manufacturing processes and optimizing production capacity worldwide, the company aims to solidify its position as a leading supplier of AI infrastructure. Taking geopolitical risks into account and leveraging Taiwan’s technological capabilities, the company is increasingly aiming to expand its global market share. - Samsung and SK Hynix consider entering the first chip packaging factory in South Korea’s Honam region
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are considering building their first chip packaging plant in South Korea’s Honam region. Advanced packaging technology is essential for improving AI chip performance, and both companies aim to stabilize supply chains and accelerate technological innovation by dispersing and strengthening domestic production sites. It is also attracting attention as a national project that balances revitalizing the regional economy with strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem. - Tomson Beijian: Cross-industry investment of 50 million yuan, enters AI chip company ‘Yuanjun Semiconductor’
Major health food company Tomson Beijian (Guangdong Province) invested 50 million yuan in the startup “Yuanran Semiconductor,” which develops AI inference chips, and acquired shares. This is a cross-industry investment in a semiconductor field different from its core business, aiming not only for financial returns but also to deepen its expertise in cutting-edge technologies. The growth potential of the AI chip market is so attractive that it attracts companies in traditional manufacturing and service industries. - Marvell is in discussions with TSMC regarding the A14 chip for next-generation AI connectivity – joining the ranks of early adopters.
It has been reported that Marvell is in discussions to develop next-generation AI connectivity chips using TSMC’s A14 nodes. This is part of Marvell’s strategy to establish itself as a pioneer in the AI data center market. By being among the first to leverage TSMC’s cutting-edge processes, the company aims to bring high-performance products to market ahead of competitors and solidify its dominance in the AI infrastructure market.
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| Source | Date Posted | News title. |
|---|---|---|
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 11:52 |
Samsung and SK Hynix are considering establishing their first chip packaging plants in South Korea’s Honam region Samsung and SK Hynix are considering building their first chip packaging plants in South Korea’s Honam region |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 3:51 p.m. |
Elon Musk Aims to Set a Record for Maximum Practical Computing Power Per Wafer for the AI6 Chip Elon Musk Aims for Record Maximum Usable Compute Per Wafer for the AI6 Chip |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 3:00 p.m. |
Tim Cook Notes That Price Hikes at Apple Are Inevitable Due to AI-Driven Memory Supply and Demand Tightness Tim Cook says Apple’s price hikes are unavoidable as AI puts pressure on the memory supply |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 12:14 |
Exclusive: Winbond’s NOR Flash Reportedly Enters Nvidia’s Supply Chain Exclusive: Winbond NOR flash reportedly enters Nvidia supply chain |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 10:09 |
SMIC Narrows Metal Pitch Gap with Intel, but Teardown Analysis of Kirin 9030 Reveals China’s Chip Restrictions SMIC Narrows the Metal Pitch Gap with Intel, but a Teardown of the Kirin 9030 Shows China’s Chip Limitations Remain |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 3:38 p.m. |
Rapid Growth of AI Data Centers Drives Taiwanese Passive Component Manufacturers to Record Sales AI data center boom drives Taiwan passive component makers to record sales |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 3:36 p.m. |
Foxconn Chairman Unveils Taiwan’s Global AI and Manufacturing Expansion Strategy Foxconn Chairman Outlines Taiwan’s Global AI and Manufacturing Expansion Strategy |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 3:24 p.m. |
Darwin Organ Chip Joins NVIDIA’s Efforts in the AI Healthcare Field Darwin Organ Chip Joins Nvidia’s Push into AI in Healthcare |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 3:10 p.m. |
Imec and Sony Announce Backside Interconnect Technology for 3D Chip Stacking Imec and Sony Unveil Backside Interconnect Method for 3D Chip Stacking |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 2:56 p.m. |
Japan Focuses on Chip and Infrastructure Corridor Development in India’s Assam State Japan Sets Its Sights on India’s Assam State for a Chip and Infrastructure Corridor |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 1:57 p.m. |
AI Chip Boom Slows Probe Card Supply; Taiwanese Test Interface Manufacturers Consider Prepayment Arrangements AI Chip Boom Strains Probe Card Supply; Taiwanese Test Interface Maker Considers Prepayment Deals |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 10:58 |
Taiwanese Chip Makers Suggest a Sustained Uptrend Driven by the Correlation Between Memory Prices and AI Demand Taiwanese chipmakers signal a sustained upcycle as memory prices and AI demand align |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 10:46 |
FOPLP Race Heats Up as Innolux Reportedly Teams Up with TSMC FOPLP race heats up as Innolux reportedly teams up with TSMC |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 10:27 |
Analysis: Chinese Companies Aim to Shake Off the “Made in China” Label by Adopting the Singapore-Malaysia Model—But Challenges Remain Analysis: Chinese Firms Adopt the Singapore-Malaysia Model to Shake Off the ‘Made in China’ Label — But Challenges Remain |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 10:16 |
Nichicon Raises Prices on Electrolytic Capacitors Amid Supply Shortages and Rising Costs Nichicon Raises e-Cap Prices Amid Supply Shortages and Rising Costs |
| DIGITIMES | June 18, 09:48 |
Samsung Advances 1D DRAM Roadmap, Plans Pilot Production by End of 2027 Samsung advances 1D DRAM roadmap; pilot production targeted for late 2027 |
| EE Times (US) | June 19, 2026 |
As AI Redefines Warfare, Billions Pour into Autonomous Defense Billions Pour into Autonomous Defense as AI Redefines Warfare |
| EE Times (US) | June 18, 2026 |
New Software Standard for Physics-Based AI The New Software Standard for Physical AI |
| EE Times (US) | June 18, 2026 |
Intelligent Power Solutions for Next-Generation Robotic Computing Platforms Intelligent Power Solutions for Next-Generation Robotics Computing Platforms |
| EE Times (US) | June 18, 2026 |
Space Industry Shifts Toward Adopting RISC-V as a Standard Space Industry Is Standardizing on RISC-V |
| EE Times (US) | June 18, 2026 |
Can Catalonia’s Distributed Semiconductor Network Deliver? Can Catalonia’s Distributed Semiconductor Network Deliver? |
| EE Times (US) | June 18, 2026 |
Canadian Researchers Reduce Quantum Atmospheric Turbulence Canadian Researchers Reduce Quantum Atmospheric Turbulence |
| EE Times (US) | June 18, 2026 |
Reliable machine vision starts at the circuit level Reliable Machine Vision Starts at the Circuit Level |
| EE Times (US) | June 18, 2026 |
The Revolution That Ensures First-Time Correct Answers The First-Time-Right Revolution |
| Nikkei Tech Foresight | June 19, 2026 | The University of Tokyo and Others Develop 1-nm-Diameter Single-Layer Semiconductor Nanotubes for GAA |
| Nikkei Tech Foresight | June 18, 2026 | Tokyo University of Science and Others Identify Conditions for Improving the Fidelity of Silicon Qubits |
| Nikkei Tech Foresight | June 18, 2026 | AI Stock Kioxia Strengthens SSDs for Inference with “Three Arrows” |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | June 18, 2026 | Applied Materials Unveils “SENZ,” an Integrated Visual System for Smart Glasses |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | June 18, 2026 | NIMS Develops New Technology for Depositing Vertical GaN Devices on Low-Cost Silicon |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | June 18, 2026 | Sony Launches New “LYTIA L910” CIS for Smartphones; LOFIC Technology Reduces Whiteout and Noise |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | June 18, 2026 | AMAT and France’s EssilorLuxottica Jointly Develop Optical Platform for AR Smart Glasses, Accelerating Mass Production of Next-Generation Lenses |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | June 18, 2026 | Applied Materials Announces New Equipment for 3D Chip Miniaturization; Enhances Film Deposition and Selective Etching for GAA and 3D NAND |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | June 18, 2026 | Renesas Completes Acquisition of Software Development Firm Pictorus; Accelerates Embedded Development Through Integration with Renesas 365 |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | June 18, 2026 | Intel Begins Risk Production of “Intel 18A-P,” Achieving Higher Performance and Improved Thermal Characteristics While Maintaining Intel 18A Compatibility |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | June 18, 2026 | Where Will the Signs of a Crisis in Taiwan Appear? Scenarios That Will Shape Future Developments |
| TrendForce | June 18, 2026 |
Marvell Is in Discussions with TSMC Regarding the A14 for Next-Generation AI Connectivity Chips—Joins the Ranks of Early Adopters Marvell Says It Is in Talks with TSMC Regarding the A14 for Next-Generation AI Connectivity Chips, Joining the Ranks of Early Adopters |
| TrendForce | June 18, 2026 |
Nichicon, the world’s second-largest aluminum capacitor manufacturer, raises prices—Taiwanese competitors to follow suit in June and July Nichicon, the World’s No. 2 Aluminum Capacitor Supplier, Raises Prices; Taiwanese Competitors Expected to Follow Suit in June–July |
| TrendForce | June 18, 2026 |
Tim Cook Hints at Apple Price Hikes—Company to Use Cash Reserves to Secure Memory Supplies Tim Cook Signals Apple Price Hikes; Ready to Use Cash Reserves to Compete for Memory Supply |
| TrendForce | June 18, 2026 |
SK hynix Ships 12-Layer HBM4E Samples—16 Gbps Bandwidth, Over 20% Improvement in Power Efficiency SK hynix Ships 12-High HBM4E Samples, Boosts Bandwidth to 16 Gbps and Improves Power Efficiency by Over 20% |
| TrendForce | June 18, 2026 |
San’an and Its Partner Achieve Breakthrough in Gallium Oxide Epitaxy San’an and Its Partners Achieve Breakthrough in Gallium Oxide Epitaxy |
| Semiconductor Digest | 2 hours ago |
AI Investment Expected to Drive the Semiconductor Industry Past $2 Trillion by 2027 AI Investment Expected to Drive Semiconductor Industry Past $2 Trillion by 2027 |
| Semiconductor Digest | 2 hours ago |
Agile Analog Collaborates with Xiphera to Tackle Post-Quantum Cryptography Agile Analog Collaborates with Xiphera to Tackle the Post-Quantum Cryptography Challenge |
| Semiconductor Digest | 2 hours ago |
Micron Selects Bechtel as Construction Partner for Historic New York Semiconductor Project Micron Selects Bechtel as Construction Partner for Historic New York Semiconductor Project |
| Semiconductor Digest | 6 hours ago |
The 2nm Race Begins: Foundries Vie for Leadership in AI and HPC The 2nm Race Begins: Foundries Battle for AI and HPC Leadership |
| Semiconductor Digest | 6 hours ago |
From Cost Management to Competitive Advantage: Rethinking Procurement Strategies in a Volatile Global Market From Cost Control to Competitive Advantage: Rethinking Procurement in a Volatile Global Market |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | Intel Shares Soar 12% on Apple Semiconductor Contract Manufacturing; U.S. Government Involvement Intensifies |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | Dow Jones Rallies, Up 72 Dollars; Inflation Fears Ease as Oil Prices Fall |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | Nikkei 225 Futures Rise in Odaiba Night Trading; Up 760 Yen to 72,000 Yen |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | U.S. Stocks: Dow Rallies 72 Dollars; Buying Focuses on Semiconductors Amid Lower Oil Prices; Nasdaq Also Rallies |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | U.S. Stocks: Dow Rebounds as Falling Oil Prices Boost Stock Buying |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | Kyocera President Sakushima: “We’ll Break Through the Narrow Perspective Caused by Division-by-Division Profitability Through Cross-Functional Collaboration” |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | ANAHD CFO Nakahori: “No Significant Impact on Bookings” as Fuel Surcharges Rise Due to High Fuel Prices |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | Asahi Kasei CEO Horie: “Semiconductor Materials to Grow 20% Annually”; Expansion Work Accelerated |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | Early Turmoil in South Korean Semiconductor Leveraged ETFs: The Battle for Capital Against Hong Kong |
| The Nikkei | June 19, 2026 | Nikkei Average to Reach 72,000 Yen by End of March 2027: Mr. Oda of SMBC Global |
| Diamond Online | June 18, 8:05 p.m. | Apple to Raise Prices Due to Soaring Memory Chip Costs—CEO Cook |
| Diamond Online | June 18, 7:50 p.m. | Shock as the Trump Administration Shuts Down Mythos! How Should Japanese Companies Respond in an Era Where AI Can Be “Shut Down” at the Whim of the Administration? |
| Diamond Online | June 18, 7:35 p.m. | A Huge Opportunity for Kioxia! The Full Picture of the “Two Massive Business Opportunities” It Aims for Through Partnership with NVIDIA—Moving from the “Sidelines” of the AI Boom to the “Core” |
| Diamond Online | June 17, 8:05 p.m. | Qualcomm: A Rare Value Stock in the AI Semiconductor Sector |
| Diamond Online | June 17, 7:50 p.m. | Mitsui Chemicals’ New President Reveals the Growth Pillars for “The Next Phase of Petrochemicals” and the “Lessons” from the Company’s M&A Strategy, Which Has Drawn Attention with a Massive Acquisition of a Major U.S. Dental Materials Company |
| Diamond Online | June 16, 8:15 p.m. | “Tech × Manufacturing” Companies Surpassing Sony and Hitachi Are Rapidly Emerging in China: Xi Jinping’s National Strategy Rooted in the “Huayi” Ideology and the Driving Force Behind High Growth |
| Diamond Online | June 16, 8:00 p.m. | Even as the Nikkei Average Breaks Through 70,000 for the First Time… Here’s Why South Korean Stocks Are Performing Even Better |
| Diamond Online | June 16, 7:15 p.m. | The “Endless Fear” Propping Up AI Investment: The Myth of Cyber Defense Unveiled by Cutting-Edge AI “Mutos” |
| Diamond Online | June 16, 6:55 a.m. | [The Decisive Difference] Those Who Flee During a Stock Market Crash and Those Who Make “Hundreds of Millions”… The Unwavering Investment Strategy of a Woman in Her 20s Who Invested 20 Million Yen in a Single Stock |
| Diamond Online | June 16, 4:00 a.m. | Three Key Points Executives Should Keep in Mind to Succeed in the “AI Impact” Era |
| Diamond Online | June 16, 4:00 a.m. | What Is the Next “Main Battleground for AI” After Investments in Semiconductors and Data Centers? PwC Consulting Outlines a Roadmap for Corporate Success |
| Tom’s Hardware | June 18, 2026, 9:00 PM |
Bambu Lab Launches PLA Pure Filament Bambu Lab Launches PLA Pure Filament |
| Tom’s Hardware | June 18, 2026, 8:45 p.m. |
Apple CEO Tim Cook Warns That AI-Driven Price Increases Are Inevitable Apple CEO Tim Cook warns that AI-driven price increases are unavoidable |
| Tom’s Hardware | June 18, 2026, 8:42 PM |
Bosch to Pay $36 Million Fine for $72 Million in “Improper” Sales to Huawei Bosch to Pay $36 Million Penalty for $72 Million in “Illicit” Sales to Huawei |
| Tom’s Hardware | June 18, 2026, 8:32 p.m. |
Trump Says Apple Has Agreed to “Manufacture” Chips in Collaboration with Intel Trump says Apple has agreed to ‘build’ chips with Intel |
| Tom’s Hardware | June 18, 2026, 7:30 p.m. |
According to SMI’s Senior Vice President, Chinese DRAM module and SSD manufacturers have a clear advantage over suppliers in the United States and Taiwan. Chinese manufacturers of DRAM modules and SSDs have a significant advantage over American and Taiwanese suppliers, says SMI’s SVP |
| Tom’s Hardware | June 18, 2026, 7:26 p.m. |
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| TechPowerup | June 18, 2026, 9:15:28 PM +00:00 |
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| TechPowerup | June 18, 2026, 7:56:58 PM +00:00 |
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| EETimes Taiwan | June 18, 2026 |
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| EETimes Taiwan | June 18, 2026 |
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| EETimes Taiwan | June 18, 2026 |
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| EETimes Taiwan | June 17, 2026 |
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| EETimes Taiwan | June 17, 2026 |
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| EETimes Taiwan | June 17, 2026 |
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| EETimes Taiwan | June 17, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | June 18, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | June 18, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | June 18, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | June 18, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | June 18, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | June 17, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | June 17, 2026 |
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| EETimes India | June 17, 2026 |
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| EETimes India | June 17, 2026 |
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| EETimes India | June 17, 2026 |
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| ZDNET Korea | June 18, 2026 |
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| ZDNET Korea | June 18, 2026 |
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| ZDNET Korea | June 18, 2026 |
Im Woo-hyung, Head of LG AI Research: “Manufacturing Data Is a Core Asset for AI”… We Must Secure Control Through Sovereign AI Im Woo-hyung, Director of LG AI Research: “Manufacturing Data Is a Core Asset for AI”… Control Must Be Secured Through Sovereign AI |
| ZDNET Korea | June 18, 2026 |
Hanswon to Conduct Performance Review and Expand Cooperation on the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant Project in the Czech Republic KHNP Reviews Progress on the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant Project in the Czech Republic and Expands Cooperation |
| ZDNET Korea | June 18, 2026 |
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Suddenly Postpones Visit to South Korea; Reason Cited as “Birth of Second Daughter” OpenAI’s Sam Altman Suddenly Postpones Visit to South Korea; Reason Cited as ‘Birth of Second Daughter’ |
| JoongAng Ilbo | June 19, 2026 |
Exclusive: Former SK Hynix CEO Lee Seok-hee Joins Intel Headquarters’ Top Management [Exclusive] Lee Seok-hee, Former CEO of SK Hynix, Joins Intel Headquarters’ Top Management |
| JoongAng Ilbo | June 19, 2026 |
“Invest Now, and It’ll Be Worth 10 Times as Much in a Year!” The K Company Praised by Jensen Huang “Invest Now—It’ll Be Worth 10 Times as Much in a Year!” The K Company Praised by Jensen Huang |
| JoongAng Ilbo | June 19, 2026 |
Kokuhira Prices Rise by 200 Million in One Month… Dongtan, Ranked No. 1 in Housing Price Growth, Begins Countdown to Regulations Average National Home Prices Jumped 200 Million in a Month… Dongtan, “No. 1 in Home Price Growth,” Faces Imminent Regulations |
| JoongAng Ilbo | June 19, 2026 |
10,000 in sight… KOSPI breaks 9,000 for the first time in history 1万피が見える…KOSPI breaks 9,000 for the first time in history |
| JoongAng Ilbo | June 19, 2026 |
[Central Commentary] From Melodrama to Horror: “The Golden Age of International Norms” Season 2 [JoongAng Editorial] From Romance to Horror: “The Golden Age of International Norms” Season 2 |
| JoongAng Ilbo | June 19, 2026 |
[Park Su-ryeon’s Moment by Moment] The Alibi Called Sovereign AI [Park Su-ryeon’s Moment by Moment] The Alibi Called Sovereign AI |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 8:18 p.m. |
Wuxi Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Equipment Application and Innovation Center Opens and Begins Operations The Wuxi Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Equipment Application and Innovation Center was officially unveiled and began operations |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 9:18 p.m. |
Shanghai Silicon Industry: Achieving Continuous Breakthroughs in the 300mm Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Sector Shanghai Silicon Industry: Achieving Continuous Breakthroughs in the 300mm Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Sector |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 9:18 p.m. |
Shanghai Silicon Industry: Achieving Continuous Breakthroughs in the 300mm Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Sector Shanghai Silicon Industry: Achieving Continuous Breakthroughs in the 300mm Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Sector |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 7:59 p.m. |
Domestic High-Purity Semiconductor Materials Achieve Major Breakthrough; Tuocai Technology’s Jingzhou Facility Officially Begins Operations Domestic High-Purity Semiconductor Materials Achieve Key Breakthrough; Tuocai Technology’s Jingzhou Facility Officially Begins Production |
| BAIDU | 3 hours ago |
NVIDIA Enters the CPU Market; China’s RISC-V Steps Up to the Challenge: Semiconductor Deep Observation, Part 4 NVIDIA’s CPUs Close In, China’s RISC-V Fights Back: In-Depth Semiconductor Analysis, Part 4 |
| BAIDU | 2 hours ago |
Citi Maintains ‘Buy’ Rating on Applied Materials; A-Share Semiconductor Equipment Sector Boosts Market Sentiment Citi Maintains ‘Buy’ Rating on Applied Materials; A-Share Semiconductor Equipment Sector Boosts Market Sentiment |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 10:16 p.m. |
Supermicro Semiconductor Provides Samples of Next-Generation AI Accelerators and Ensures Production Capacity Across Multiple Facilities to Meet Strong Demand Supermicro Semiconductor Sends Samples of Its Next-Generation AI Accelerator; Multiple Production Sites Ensure Capacity to Meet Strong Demand |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 10:19 p.m. |
Shanghai Silicon Industry: Achieves Continuous Breakthroughs in the 300mm Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Sector Shanghai Silicon Industry: The company continues to make breakthroughs in the 300mm semiconductor silicon wafer sector |
| BAIDU | 2 hours ago |
With 700 million in funding, it secured a foothold in the semiconductor industry, and major juice company Andeli invested heavily in it. Trading 700 million in assets for a ticket into the semiconductor industry: Juice giant Andeli goes all in |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 5:01 p.m. |
Semiconductor Production Expansion Accelerates Across the Board; Wafer Equipment Cycle Enters a Re-evaluation Phase! Semiconductor production expansion is accelerating across the board, and the wafer equipment cycle is entering a phase of revaluation! |
| EE Times Japan | June 18, 2026 | AMD Acquires Memory Optimization Startup—Can It Break Through the “Memory Wall”? |
| EE Times Japan | June 18, 2026 | Toshiba D&S Develops 6500V-Rated Solder-Mount IEGT Chip |
| EE Times Japan | June 18, 2026 | Sony and imec Develop Back-Side Interconnection Technology for Next-Generation 3D Integration |
| EE Times Japan | June 18, 2026 | Murata Manufacturing to Provide Simulation Models for Passive Components |
| EE Times Japan | June 18, 2026 | Changes in the GaN Power Semiconductor Competition Observed at PCIM |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
Scaling ADAS to 10+ Cameras Scaling ADAS to 10+ Cameras |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
Accelerating GAA Logic Yield Optimization with Digital Twins Accelerating GAA Logic Yield Optimization with Digital Twins |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
How to Create Billions of Bumps How to Build Billions of Bumps |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
VLSI 2026: Intel 18A Platform—Significant Advances from Devices to Routed Designs VLSI 2026: Intel 18A Platform Momentum From Devices to Routed Designs |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
A New Fracture Engine for Curvilinear Masks and MULTIGON Mask Data A New Fracture Engine for Curvilinear Masks and MULTIGON Mask Data |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
Identifying Process Problems Faster Through Wafer Randomization Randomizing Wafers to Pinpoint Process Problems Much Faster |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
How to Create Efficient Bump and TSV Plans for Multi-Die Designs How to Create Efficient Bump and TSV Plans for Multi-Die Designs |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
Automated 310mm Panel-Level Packaging to Drive AI Innovation: Tech Brief Automated 310mm Panel-Level Packaging to Accelerate AI Innovation: Tech Brief |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
GaN Power Devices Go Vertical GaN Power Devices Go Vertical |
| SemiEngineering | June 18, 2026 |
Enabling the Mass Production of On-Chip Photonics Making On-Chip Photonics Feasible for Mass Production |
| ChosunBiz | June 19, 2026 |
Who Will Survive and Who Will Fall? Survival Strategies for PC and Mobile Companies in the Era of the Memory Shock Who Will Hold Out and Who Will Fall… Survival Strategies for PC and Mobile Companies in the Era of the Memory Shock |
| ChosunBiz | June 19, 2026 |
[Report] Breaking Away from Samsung Heavy Industries to Break into Hanwha Ocean’s LNG Ship Market… SN Systems Overcomes the Barrier of Foreign Products [Report] SN Systems Breaks Through to Hanwha Ocean’s LNG Carriers After Splitting from Samsung Heavy Industries… Overcoming the Barrier of Foreign Products |
| ChosunBiz | June 19, 2026 |
The KOSPI 9,000 Era… This year, it’s rising by 800 points every month The KOSPI 9,000 Era… Rising 800 Points Every Month This Year |
| ChosunBiz | June 19, 2026 |
Volume of Individual Stock Futures Surpasses That of Index Futures Volume of Individual Stock Futures Surpasses That of Index Futures |
| ChosunBiz | June 19, 2026 |
“Overseas Investors’ Interest in the South Korean Stock Market Has Only Just Begun” “Overseas Investors’ Interest in the Korean Stock Market Is Still in Its Early Stages” |
| ChosunBiz | June 18, 2026 |
New York Stock Market Opens Higher on News of the Signing of the Former U.S.-Iran MOU New York Stock Market Opens Higher on News of U.S.-Iran MOU Signing to End Hostilities |
| ChosunBiz | June 18, 2026 |
Samsung Electronics System LSI Forecasts Loss Despite Record-High Sales… President Park Yong-in: “We Will Improve Our Business Structure” Samsung Electronics System LSI Forecasts Loss Despite Record-High Sales… President Park Yong-in: “We Will Improve Our Business Structure” |
| ChosunBiz | June 18, 2026 |
The SpaceX “mafia,” armed with Elon Musk’s “Innovation and Swift Execution”… “Founded 150 startups and raised $12.6 billion in investment capital” The SpaceX “mafia,” armed with Elon Musk’s “think fast, act fast” philosophy… “Founded 150 startups, raised $12.6 billion in funding” |
| ChosunBiz | June 18, 2026 |
[KOSPI 9,000] Racing Ahead on a Single Semiconductor “Engine”… Samjonix Still Promising [KOSPI 9000] Racing Ahead on a ‘Single Engine’—Semiconductors… Samjeonix Still Promising |
| ChosunBiz | June 18, 2026 |
China Has Strengthened Its Presence in the Global Home Appliance Market… IFA CEO: “We Must Show Why Consumers Should Buy Korean Products” China Bolsters Its Presence in the Global Home Appliance Market… IFA CEO: “We Need to Show Why People Should Buy Korean Products” |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
Report: Intel Partners with Taiwan’s UMC on 3nm Chips, Directly Challenging TSMC’s Dominance in the Foundry Market Report: Intel Partners With Taiwan’s UMC on 3nm Chips, Taking Direct Aim at TSMC’s Foundry Dominance |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
Epic Games Store and Epic Games Launcher to Undergo a “Fundamental Overhaul” — Long-Awaited Features Revealed in Roadmap The Epic Games Store and Epic Games Launcher Are Getting a “Ground-Up Rebuild”; Roadmap Shows Long-Awaited Features Are on the Way |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
Star Wars: Zero Company — Everything You Need to Know About the First X-COM-Style Star Wars Game Star Wars: Zero Company – Everything You Need to Know About the First X-COM-Style Game Set in the Star Wars Universe |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
With *Ghost of Yotei* reportedly nearing estimated sales of 5 million copies, it is said to be leading the way for first-party PlayStation games in 2026 “Ghost of Yotei” Is Reportedly Set to Lead the Way for First-Party PlayStation Games in 2026 as It Approaches an Estimated 5 Million Copies Sold |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
Samsung Workers Wear Black Today in Protest — 100-Fold Bonus Gap with Semiconductor Division Employees Divides the Company Samsung Workers Wore Black in Protest Today, as a 100-fold Bonus Gap with Semiconductor Workers Divides the Company |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
“Crime Boss: Rockay City” Has Sold 1 Million Copies and Is Rolling Out a Major 2.0 Update to Celebrate Steam’s 2nd Anniversary Crime Boss: Rockay City Reaches 1 Million Copies Sold and Celebrates Its Two-Year Steam Anniversary with a Massive 2.0 Update |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
ASML CEO Warns That While the U.S. Buys 80% of Advanced Chips, Europe Is “Significantly Behind” in the AI Race ASML CEO Warns Europe Is ‘Quite Behind’ in the AI Race as the U.S. Buys 80% of Advanced Chips |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
DON’T NOD, the developer of *Aphelion*, is exploring ways to extend its cash reserves — Tencent has refused to provide additional funding Aphelion Makers DON’T NOD Is Looking for Ways to “Extend Its Cash Runway” as Tencent Decides Against Additional Funding |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
U.S. trade sanctions are affecting foreign companies that have been fined millions of dollars for supplying parts, but Huawei is an exception. U.S. Trade Sanctions Are Harming Everyone Else Except Huawei, With a Foreign Company Fined Millions of Dollars for Supplying Parts |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
Scammers are selling counterfeit NVIDIA RTX graphics cards featuring plastic GPUs glued onto them and made with scrap memory. Scammers Are Now Selling Fake NVIDIA RTX Graphics Cards With Plastic GPUs Glued in Place and Scrap Memory |
| WccfTech | June 19, 2026 |
CAPCOM reportedly has no plans to remake *Resident Evil 5* at this time, but fan demand is expected to eventually force their hand CAPCOM Reportedly Has No Plans to Remake Resident Evil 5 at This Time, but Fan Demand Will Eventually Force Its Hand |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
Samsung LSI Plans a Counterattack with the Exynos 2700 at a 60% Yield Rate — Qualcomm to Equip the Galaxy S27 with Six Variants of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Samsung LSI Plans Exynos 2700 Counterattack With Just 60% Yields as Qualcomm Floods the Galaxy S27 With Six Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Variants |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
GeForce NOW Adds 7 More Titles; DON’T NOD’s *Aphelion* and *Super Meat Boy 3D* Lead the Summer Sale GeForce NOW Adds Seven More Games, Led by DON’T NOD’s *Aphelion* and *Super Meat Boy 3D*, as Part of Its Summer Sale |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
Rockstar Confirms Pre-orders for ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Will Begin on June 25 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X Rockstar Confirms That Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders Begin on June 25 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
ASUS Announces $16,578 Price for ROG 20th Anniversary Family Bundle ASUS Announces $16,578 Price Tag for ROG 20th Anniversary Family Bucket |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
GMKtec’s EVO-X3, a PS4-sized workstation equipped with 128GB of memory and an AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, takes on NVIDIA’s DGX Spark GMKtec’s EVO-X3 Packs 128 GB of Memory and AMD’s Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Into a PS4-Sized Workstation to Take on NVIDIA’s DGX Spark |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
Game revenue is set to reach a record $201.6 billion in 2025, but developers are being laid off in droves Games Revenue Hit a Record $201.6 Billion in 2025 — But Developers Keep Getting Laid Off |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
AMD Secretly Implements TSME Encryption in PRO Ryzen Chips — Consumers Would Only Notice by Chance AMD Quietly Restricts TSME Encryption to PRO Ryzen Chips, While Consumers Discover It Only by Accident |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
Trump Reveals: “Apple Has Agreed to Partner with Intel to Manufacture Chips in the U.S.” [Updated: Intel Shocked] Trump Spills the Beans, Declares “Apple Has Agreed to Work with Intel” on Chips Made in the U.S. [Update: Intel Surprised] |
| WccfTech | June 18, 2026 |
Development of the Exynos 2700 is “progressing smoothly,” but Samsung’s struggling chipset business is weighing on the division. Exynos 2700 Development “Proceeding Without Setbacks,” But Samsung’s Struggling Chipset Business Is Weighing on the Division |
| Semiconductor Today | June 18, 2026 |
Nanjing-based Casela to Purchase $25.4 Million Worth of InP Wafers from AXT’s Tongmei Facility by 2027 Nanjing-based Casela to Purchase $25.4 Million Worth of InP Wafers from AXT’s Tongmei in 2027 |
| Semiconductor Today | June 18, 2026 |
Elethron and ATMOS Complete Engineering Collaboration on Microgravity R&D and In-Space Manufacturing of Advanced Materials Elethron and ATMOS Complete Engineering Collaboration on Microgravity R&D and In-Space Production for Advanced Materials |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
XinYa Process: Subsidiary Settles 153 Million Yuan Lawsuit Through Mediation New Asia Process: Lawsuit Mediation for Subsidiary Settled at 153 Million Yuan |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Xuguang Electronics: Application for Private Placement Accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange Xuguang Electronics: Application for Share Issuance to Specific Parties Accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Huahai Qingke: Application for Private Placement Accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange Huahai Qingke: Application for Share Issuance to Specific Investors Accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Zhongjuxin: Breakthroughs in Core Technology and Production Capacity Drive Performance Turnaround; Stock Price Soars, Leading the Specialty Gas Sector Driven by a “Turning Point” in Performance Thanks to Breakthroughs in Core Technology and Production Capacity, Zhongjuxin’s Stock Price Soars, Leading the Specialty Gas Sector |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Naike Equipment: Multiple Shareholders Plan to Sell 4.4 Million Shares via Price Confirmation; Controlling Shareholder and Management Also Move in Unison Several Shareholders of Naike Equipment Plan to Sell 4.4 Million Shares via Price Inquiry; Actual Controlling Shareholder and Executives Also “Step In” |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Tongchen Beijian: 50 Million Yuan in Cross-Industry Investment; Enters AI Chip Company “Yuanli Semiconductor” Tongchen Beijian Makes 50 Million Yuan Cross-Industry Investment in AI Chip Company Yuanli Semiconductor |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Huahong Hongli: Asset Acquisition via Share Issuance and Raising of Supporting Funds Passes Review by the Shanghai Stock Exchange Restructuring Committee Huahong Hongli: Share Issuance for Asset Acquisition and Raising of Supporting Funds Approved by the Shanghai Stock Exchange Restructuring Committee |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Lanchi Technology: Currently Actively Advancing R&D on PCIe 7.0 Retimers and PCIe Switch Chips Lanchi Technology: Currently Actively Advancing R&D on PCIe 7.0 Retimer and PCIe Switch Chips |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Defang Nano: Plans to Raise 2.9 Billion Yuan Through a Private Placement, Betting on Next-Generation High-Density Phosphate Materials Defang Nano Plans to Raise 2.9 Billion via Private Placement, Betting on Next-Generation High-Pressure Phosphate Materials |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
A Massive Investment of 11.4 Billion Yuan! Shanghai Silicon Industry Collaborates with Major State-Owned Shareholder to Invest Heavily in Large-Size Silicon Wafers; Subsidiary Receives Strong Support A Whopping 11.4 Billion! Shanghai Silicon Industry Joins Forces with Major State-Owned Shareholder to Bet Big on Large Silicon Wafers; Subsidiary Receives “Strong Support” |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Ministry of Commerce and 7 Other Departments: Promote the Rapid Deployment of Smart Home Products, Including Next-Generation AI Smartphones and Smart Computers Ministry of Commerce and 8 Other Departments: Accelerate the Launch of Next-Generation AI Smartphones, Smart Computers, and Other Smart Home Products |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
HeLiTai: Former Chairman Receives Lifetime Ban from the Market; Other Risk Warnings Issued for the Company’s Stock Helitai: Former Chairman Banned from Market for Life; Company Stock to Be Subject to Other Risk Warnings |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Six Other Departments Jointly Announce the “Action Plan for the Coordinated Development of Large, Medium, and Small Enterprises in the Platform Economy (2026–2028)” Seven government departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, jointly issued the “Action Plan for the Coordinated Development of Large, Medium, and Small Enterprises in the Platform Economy (2026–2028)” |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Optics Valley Integrated Circuit Industry Development Task Force Officially Launched Optics Valley Integrated Circuit Industry Development Task Force Officially Launched |
| JW.com (JW) | June 18, 2026 |
Seamless Connection, Instant Microphone Activation | AiweiXin Supports Insta360 Mic Pro’s Effortless Content Creation Seamless Connection, Instant Microphone Activation | Aiwei Xin Empowers Creative Freedom with the Insta360 Mic Pro |
| Power Electronics News | June 18, 2026 |
STMicroelectronics Announces Multiplier-Less PFC Controller STMicroelectronics Introduces Multiplier-Less PFC Controller |
| Power Electronics News | June 18, 2026 |
Vishay Expands Its Gen 7 1200V Hyperfast Rectifier Family Vishay Expands Gen 7 1200V Hyperfast Rectifier Family |
| Power Electronics News | June 18, 2026 |
PCIM 2026: ADI’s David Adine Discusses the Acquisition of Empower and Vertical Power Supply Solutions for AI PCIM 2026: ADI’s David Andeen on the Empower Acquisition and Vertical Power Delivery for AI |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
New EU Photonics Roadmap Warns That Europe Cannot Take Its Technological Lead for Granted New EU Photonics Roadmap Warns That Europe Cannot Take Its Technological Lead for Granted |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
Presto Engineering and Menta Form Strategic Partnership Presto Engineering and Menta Form Strategic Collaboration |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
The EU’s leadership in the field of photonics should not be taken for granted The EU’s leadership in photonics must not be taken for granted |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
Imec Quadruples UWB (Ultra-Wideband) Range Imec Unlocks Fourfold UWB Range Extension |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
Maintains a constant gas pressure despite extreme fluctuations in consumption Constant gas pressure, even with significant fluctuations in consumption |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
Teradyne Announces Integrated Test Solution for AI and Data Center Devices Teradyne Introduces Integrated Test Solution for AI and Data Center Devices |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
NVIDIA and SK hynix Sign a Multi-Year Technology Partnership NVIDIA and SK hynix form a multi-year technology partnership |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
FAMES Results Take Off The FAMES Payoff Begins |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
Presto Engineering and Menta Announce Collaboration Presto Engineering and Menta Announce Collaboration |
| Silicon Semiconductor | June 18, 2026 |
Cadence Unveils Autonomous Virtual Engineer for Chip Design Cadence unveils Autonomous Virtual Engineer for chip design |
| 3D InCites | June 18, 2026 |
Engineering Advanced Materials for Lithium-Ion Battery Interconnects: Free Webinar Engineering Advanced Materials for Lithium-Ion Battery Interconnects: Free Webinar |
| 3D InCites | June 18, 2026 |
TSMC and Amkor Technology Announce Long-Term Partnership to Accelerate Advanced Packaging in the U.S. TSMC and Amkor Technology Announce a Long-Term Partnership to Accelerate Advanced Packaging in the United States |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | June 19, 2026 |
Renesas Acquires U.S. Chip Design Startup Pictorus to Strengthen Its Software Business Renesas Acquires U.S. Chip Design Startup Pictorus, Bolstering Its Software Business |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | June 18, 2026 |
While AI Boosts Samsung, It Hits IT Jobs AI Boosts Samsung but Hits IT Jobs |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | June 18, 2026 |
Tokyo Electron President Points to Competitive Edge Despite China’s Push for Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency Tokyo Electron President Sees Competitive Edge Despite China’s Push for Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | June 18, 2026 |
Marvel Takes on the AI Data War Using TSMC’s Next-Generation 1.4nm Chip Technology Marvell to Use TSMC’s Next-Generation 1.4-nm Chip Technology to Stay in the AI Data Race |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | June 18, 2026 |
Japan’s Takaichi to Visit India with Executives from Suzuki, Itochu, and Others Japan’s Takaichi to Visit India with Executives from Suzuki, Itochu, and Others |
| SemiWiki | June 19, 2026 |
Webinar: Rapid Transition from Design Specifications to Implementation Using IP-XACT Webinar: Faster Design Specification to Implementation Using IP-XACT |
| SemiWiki | June 19, 2026 |
Webinar: Caspia Explains How to Fix Security Vulnerabilities Before It’s Too Late Webinar: Caspia Shows You How to Fix Security Vulnerabilities Before It’s Too Late |
| SemiWiki | June 18, 2026 |
Feedforward Intelligence: Ensuring Testability in the Era of Chiplets Feed Forward Intelligence: Enabling Testability in the Chiplet Era |
| SemiWiki | June 18, 2026 |
Synopsys Integrates Electrical, Thermal, Mechanical, and Optical Analysis with Multiphysics Fusion Solutions Synopsys Unifies Electrical, Thermal, Mechanical, and Optical Analysis with Multiphysics Fusion Solutions |
| SemiWiki | June 18, 2026 |
RISC-V and AI: Now Is the Time for Architectural Transformation RISC-V and AI: The Architecture Shift Is Here |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
U.S. FCC Eases Ban on Chinese Toy Drone Imports—Establishes 12 Strict Technical Regulations and an Exclusion Clause for Legal Entities The U.S. FCC has eased the import ban on Chinese toy drones, establishing 12 strict technical requirements and an entity exemption clause |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
Trump: Apple Will Partner with Intel to Manufacture Chips in the U.S. Trump: Apple will partner with Intel to manufacture chips in the U.S. |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
Bosch Fined $36.18 Million by the U.S. for Exporting MEMS Sensors and Automotive Software to Huawei in Violation of Regulations Bosch was fined $36.18 million by the U.S. for exporting MEMS sensors and automotive software to Huawei in violation of regulations |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
Amid Ongoing Upstream Cost Pressures, Jikukai Semiconductor Announces Price Hike With upstream cost pressures continuing, Jihai Semiconductor announces price increases |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
Intel Announces That Its “18A Upgrade” Process Has Entered the “Risk Production” Phase Intel announced that its “18A Enhanced” process has entered the “risk production” phase |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
Dongguan Boer Electronics Files for Bankruptcy Review—Formerly Supplied Major Companies Such as BYD, Gree, and Midea Dongguan Bo’er Electronics has been subject to a bankruptcy review application; the company previously supplied giants such as BYD, Gree, and Midea |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
Change in Actual Controlling Shareholder! Yangtze Memory Transfers 39% Stake in Wuhan Xinxin; Optics Valley State-Owned Assets Takes Over Change in Actual Controlling Shareholder! Yangtze Memory Transfers 39% Stake in Wuhan Xinxin; Guanggu State-Owned Assets Takes Over |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
Samsung VLSI 2026 Showcases Industry’s First 42nm Gate Pitch 3D Stacked Logic Transistor and Wins Best Paper Award Samsung VLSI 2026 Showcases Industry’s First 42nm Gate Pitch 3D Stacked Logic Transistor, Wins Best Paper Award |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
Cook: Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Shortage Cook: Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Shortage |
| EE Times China | June 18, 2026 |
SK Hynix Begins Supplying 12-Layer Stacked Samples of “HBM4E” Memory for Next-Generation AI SK Hynix Begins Supply of 12-Layer Stacked Samples of “HBM4E,” Its Next-Generation AI-Oriented Memory |
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