DRAM and logic packaging orders on the rise, says CEO

Powertech Technology (PTI) chief Xie Yongda says the company is looking at a strong fourth quarter as AI demand gives memory packaging and testing a much-needed jolt.

Tsinghua plans a "huge threat"

Taiwan is investigating Chinese state-backed Tsinghua Unigroup's proposals to buy stakes worth nearly $1 billion in Powertech Technology and ChipMOS two domestic semiconductor companies.

Battle Chipzilla and other monsters

The Chinese government appears to be keen to create its own chipmaking giant to battle Chipzilla and the Taiwanese and Japanese monsters.