SemiPulse — Semiconductor Intelligence

Hua Hong Semiconductor is positioning itself to capitalize on the accelerating transformation of the global semiconductor industry, driven primarily by the "unmistakably positive impact of AI" on market demand. During its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on May 14, 2026, the company outlined a multi-pronged strategy to enhance its position as a leader in specialty process technologies while expand

TSMC to trim Vanguard International stake to 19% in block trade

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digitimes.com 2026-05-15

TSMC said Thursday it plans to sell up to 152 million common shares of Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) to institutional investors through a block trade, reducing its stake in the specialty foundry from 27.1% to approximately 19%.

SMIC leverages process flexibility to capture orders amid global foundry capacity squeeze

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digitimes.com 2026-05-15

In its first-quarter 2026 earnings Q&A session on May 15, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) outlined a strategic response to shifting global market dynamics. As leading international foundries and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) pivot capacity toward high-margin AI processors and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), SMIC has seen a significant influx of orders for standar

Applied Materials scales manufacturing and innovation to meet AI demand

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digitimes.com 2026-05-15

Following record second-quarter 2026 financial results, Applied Materials has detailed an extensive strategy to scale its global manufacturing capacity and accelerate technology commercialization through new collaborative platforms. As the semiconductor industry pivots toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the company is leveraging improved customer visibility to prepare its supply c

SMIC refocuses on capital investment over dividends as AI boom reshapes demand

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digitimes.com 2026-05-15

During its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on May 15, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) detailed a strategic realignment of its operations to capitalize on the "AI boom" while maintaining a rigorous investment schedule. The company emphasized that it is currently in a "critical stage of capacity expansion" and is continuously pushing to enhance its competitive standing,

Delta Electronics chair warns RE100 delays could risk Taiwan's global tech orders amid green power shortage

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digitimes.com 2026-05-15

Delta Electronics Chairman Ping Cheng has warned that companies failing to meet RE100 targets risk losing orders as global customers intensify demands for renewable energy compliance. His comments highlight mounting concern across Taiwan's technology sector that insufficient green power supply could become the next major constraint on the island's semiconductor and electronics industries.