Philippines-based Ayala retains Integrated Micro-Electronics amid profitability outlook

According to Bloomberg, Philippines-based Ayala Corp. decided to retain Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), its contract manufacturing subsidiary, after previously considering a sale, Chief Financial Officer Alberto de Larrazabal said. He noted that IMI is expected to operate profitably this year following a reorganization and a streamlined corporate structure aimed at improving efficiency.

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Former Intel directors warn Trump’s TSMC plan would cripple US chip industry

Speculation has swirled for over a week about a potential collaboration between Intel and TSMC, igniting reactions from Intel’s current and former employees. Now, four former Intel directors have escalated the debate with a blistering Fortune op-ed, condemning reports that the Trump administration is pushing TSMC to take over Intel’s foundries. They warn that such a move could endanger US interests, predicting that TSMC would retain its cutting-edge research in Taiwan, gradually phase out Intel’s workforce, and ultimately dismantle its manufacturing base—undermining America’s position in the global semiconductor race

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PCB giant Zhen Ding appoints semiconductor expert as general manager to lead smart manufacturing

PCB manufacturer Zhen Ding Tech has announced that its board of directors has officially approved the appointment of Professor Chen-Fu Chien, Vice President of National Tsing Hua University, as the new General Manager. In this role, he will assist Zhen Ding in accelerating digital transformation and connecting the semiconductor industry chain.

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Taiwanese academia: Establishing US subsidiary may be TSMC’s best option to navigate US pressure

With US President Donald Trump accusing Taiwan of taking away America’s semiconductor manufacturing, his remarks have already sent ripples through Taiwan’s industry and even its national security landscape. In response, Taiwan’s academic experts propose that TSMC establish a wholly-owned US subsidiary, American Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ASMC), as the best potential solution to navigate geopolitical challenges and new US pressures.

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美国ITC发布对用于液晶显示器的玻璃基板及其下游产品和制造此类基板的方法的337部分终裁

据中国贸易救济信息网,2月26日,美国国际贸易委员会(ITC)发布公告称,对特定用于液晶显示器的玻璃基板及其下游产品和制造此类基板的方法(Certain Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays, Products Containing the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same,调查编码:337-TA-1433)作出337部分终裁:对本案行政法官于2025年2月17日作出的初裁(No.7)不予复审,即基

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