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In 2026, the global technology supply chain is undergoing profound structural reshaping. Leveraging its deep foundation in precision manufacturing and ICT capabilities, Taiwan is transitioning from traditional contract manufacturing to becoming a core node in the global "Trusted Supply Chain." Under the strategic guidance of the Industrial Development Administration (IDA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Section Chief Shang-Chun Chang led a guidance team alongside the Tai

SEMI, the global semiconductor industry association, held its first “Semiconductor Testing and Measurement Industry Insights & Initiative Press Conference in the AI Era” on August 12. A survey covering companies across the semiconductor value chain—including IC design, wafer manufacturing, testing services, and inspection and measurement equipment—revealed strong industry consensus on three key priorities: dedicated government policies, university programs aligned with testin

Conventional DRAM contract prices are forecast to rise 13–18% QoQ in 3Q26, while NAND Flash contract prices are expected to increase 10–15% Record-high contract prices mean customers from consumer markets, such as PCs and smartphones, are reaching their affordability limit, leading to more moderate price increases in 3Q26 TrendForce's latest memory pricing survey reveals that the DRAM market will remain extremely tight in the third quarter of 2026. However, weaker demand from

SEMICON Taiwan 2026 Unveils 15 Key Industry Themes as AI Accelerates Semiconductor Manufacturing Transformation Taiwan Extends Its Semiconductor Edge with Dual Engines: Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Packaging Hsinchu, Taiwan — June 30, 2026 — Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining both the scale of investment and the production landscape of semiconductor manufacturing. According to SEMI, global spending on 300mm wafer fab equipment is projected to surpass US$150 billio