Kumamoto earthquake: Semiconductors and Automakers Largely Resume, Local Damage Slows Recovery One month after the Kumamoto earthquake on July 30, 2026, semiconductor and automobile production in the prefecture has mostly …
Semiconductor industry surge positions Vietnam and Philippines to climb toward high-income status Southeast Asia’s semiconductor industry boom reshapes growth prospects, with Vietnam and the Philippines emerging as focal points in …
South Korea and Taiwan Overtake Japan in H1 2026 Exports as Semiconductor Demand Surges Surging demand for semiconductors propelled South Korea and Taiwan past Japan in total exports in the …
Kumamoto earthquake halts semiconductor production on Kyushu’s "Silicon Island" as restart timelines remain uncertain Kumamoto earthquake halts semiconductor production across Kyushu’s "Silicon Island", suspending factory lines and raising concerns over …
AT&S Expansion in Malaysia Aims to Ease Semiconductor Substrate Shortage AT&S pledges up to €2 billion to expand Kulim substrate capacity as AI chip demand deepens the semiconductor substrate shortage …
Nikkei 225 plunges over 2,600 points as semiconductor sell-off ripples from New York Tokyo stocks tumble after US semiconductor rout; Nvidia-led AI capex fears and a sharp drop in Seoul …
South Korea $700 Billion AI Deals Deepen Semiconductor and Data Center Ties with U.S. South Korea $700 billion AI deals with U.S. firms, led by Samsung, SK and Nvidia, pledge …
South Korea GDP Rises 0.6% in Q2 as Record Semiconductor Shipments Power Growth South Korea GDP rose 0.6% in the second quarter as unprecedented semiconductor exports and robust IT shipments …
Kyocera Signals Continued Demand for Chipmaking Components as AI Fuels Earnings Momentum Kyocera expects rising demand for chipmaking components as AI and semiconductor growth boost earnings; CEO says capacity moves …
TSMC in Kyushu Sparks Investment Surge as Kumamoto Emerges into Japan’s “Silicon Island” Taiwan’s TSMC in Kyushu has triggered a wave of investment across Kumamoto and Fukuoka, attracting banks, venture …
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