Asia·Sep 16, 2026
Japan's August Exports Rise 19.3% on Semiconductor Demand
Shipments of chips and manufacturing equipment drive growth, though pace moderates from July's surge
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
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Technology·Aug 11, 2026
Korean Chipmakers Quietly Test Chinese Equipment as US Export Controls Tighten
Samsung and SK Hynix began qualifying AMEC etching tools two years ago, hedging against service disruptions at their China fabs while Beijing's semiconductor ecosystem advances
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Technology·Aug 3, 2026
China Advances 28nm Lithography as Shanghai Aishengna Delivers First Systems
Five immersion DUV units mark a milestone in Beijing's drive for self-sufficiency in critical chipmaking equipment, with State Council oversight signaling strategic importance.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·