The Ultimate Guide to Semiconductors
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Semiconductors.
What to know about Semiconductors
Semiconductors are the foundational technology behind virtually all modern electronic devices, powering everything from smartphones and computers to automotive systems and industrial equipment. This tag gathers stories that explore the dynamic global semiconductor market, highlighting key industry shifts, technological advances, and major corporate activities shaping the sector.
Through these articles, readers can gain insights into market trends such as chip demand fluctuations, the impact of supply chain disruptions, and the strategic mergers and acquisitions reshaping the competitive landscape. The coverage also delves into emerging areas like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and the automotive semiconductor market, illustrating how semiconductors are driving innovation across industries.
For those interested in the complex interplay of technology advancement, industry economics, and global trade influencing semiconductor progress, this collection offers a comprehensive view. It is valuable for understanding how leading companies like Samsung, Intel, Qualcomm, and others maneuver within the market as well as how evolving applications and geopolitical factors affect semiconductor development worldwide.
Asian Semiconductors News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now access Google Cloud tools that connect AI agents, data and security, with chip and Workspace upgrades.
Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust
Stronger safeguards and faster rollout could help Japan turn advanced connectivity into wider economic gains as scams and exclusion persist.
GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge
GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore, drawing 550+ tech firms and 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion amid an AI investment boom.
Malaysia chases AI hub status but workplace use lags
Malaysia pitches itself as a regional AI hub, but new research shows workplace adoption lags far behind the technology's potential.
AI surge set to power Malaysia's economic growth in 2026
Malaysia banks on AI, chips and data centres to sustain 4-5% growth in 2026, as SME adoption and workforce skills emerge as key tests.
ADLINK pairs ABOS with modules to meet IoT security rules
ADLINK preloads ABOS with IoT security licence on selected modules, easing compliance with Japan's JC-STAR and the EU's Cyber Resilience Act.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Semiconductors
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Enterprise IoT hits USD $324bn as AI drives autonomy
Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges
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CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth
Taiwan's CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia's key markets.
GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties
GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.
TokenVisor aims to optimise monetisation of AMD GPU LLM neoclouds
Embedded LLM and AMD launch TokenVisor, a platform to help GPU neocloud providers monetise and manage Large Language Model workloads efficiently.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
Bruce Security launches advanced SOC & MDR in Asia
Bruce Security launches advanced Security Operations Center and Managed Detection and Response services in Asia, enhancing cyber protection for businesses.
Michael Freeman appointed as Linesight's Malaysia lead
Michael Freeman has been appointed as the Country Lead for Malaysia by construction consultancy Linesight, aiming to enhance growth in the booming sector.
Vectra AI expands platform to boost SOC teams against hybrid attacks
Vectra AI has expanded its XDR platform with new AI-driven capabilities, enabling SOC teams to better detect and manage cyber threats in hybrid environments.
Logicalis expands APAC operations with new Malaysia office opening
Logicalis has inaugurated its Malaysia office, uniting regional teams and enhancing services in APAC, including a new SOC for advanced threat detection and response.
Singtel wins awards for connectivity and IoT offerings
Singtel has won two awards at the World Communications Awards 2022, emerging as the top contender against a strong field of global carriers.
Quadric.io to build supercomputers for edge devices
Quadric's technology supposedly enables both high-performance computing and artificial intelligence in a single unified architecture.
Huawei invests in cloud deployment for Singapore
The company says its new strategic investment reflects growing demand for cloud service solutions across Asia Pacific.
Microsemi's Adaptec Series 8E Adapter Solutions receives Editor's Choice award
Microsemi is a supplier of semiconductor, board, system, software and services for enterprise and hyperscale data centers.
Mega data center: Non-blocking architecture is essential, study finds
Study underscores non-blocking architecture as key for mega data center efficiency, pivotal for today's digital transformation.
Google's data center security and design best practices
Our data centers are monitored 24/7 by high-resolution interior and exterior cameras that can detect and track intruders.
Anthropic signs SpaceX compute deal, boosts Claude limits
More Claude Code users will get longer sessions as Anthropic taps SpaceX data-centre capacity to ease compute bottlenecks.
AMD launches Instinct MI350P PCIe card for AI inference
Enterprises can add AI inference to standard air-cooled servers without major rack or power upgrades, AMD says.
Esmo launches X-change Cart for faster board changes
Semiconductor test floors could cut board-change downtime and damage risk as the system lets one operator swap boards in under a minute.
AI demand lifts silicon wafer shipments 13.1% in Q1
AI data centre orders helped push worldwide silicon wafer shipments 13.1% higher in the first quarter, SEMI said.
Kopin & Fabric.AI back MicroLED optical links for AI
The USD $15 million order signals early commercial traction as the partners target lower-power, faster links between chips in AI data centres.
Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
The Zurich startup will target makers of wearables and phones seeking real-time visual processing without bigger batteries or hotter chips.