SEMI and TechSearch International Release 2026 Global Assembly & Test Facility Database

International Tech News:

1. Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of the PM1763 storage drive, which will be incorporated into NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin platform.
2. According to sources, Mitsubishi Chemical and Japan Steel Works plan to increase their gallium nitride (GaN) production capacity by 50%.
3. SEMI and TechSearch International jointly released the 2026 edition of the Global Assembly & Test Facility Database, covering over 820 assembly and test facilities worldwide.
4. Meta expects to start mass production of its in-house AI chip, codenamed "Iris," in September, and plans to raise its total computing power to 14 GW next year.
5. TrendForce estimates that server DRAM contract prices will rise by 13–18% quarter-over-quarter in the third quarter.
6. Synopsys plans to discontinue sales of certain wafer-fab manufacturing analytics software, reallocating resources toward higher-margin businesses such as AI chip design.

Domestic Tech News:

1. Omdia’s latest research shows that due to sustained significant increases in storage costs, the global market for smartphones priced below $400 is expected to decline by 22% this year.
2. BOE estimates its net profit for the first half of 2026 at RMB 5.00–5.50 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 54–69%.
3. See You Next Year | A Review of Slkor’s Highlights at electronica China 2026 (slkormicro.com) was featured as the lead article in the "Chip News Headlines" column on Huicong Electronics Network.
4. GRINM Semiconductor plans to acquire 60% of the equity of Anhui Jinglong Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. for RMB 451 million.
5. SMIC’s market capitalization surpassed that of Kweichow Moutai, reaching RMB 1.49 trillion.
6. Oriental Semiconductor plans to raise up to RMB 1.436 billion through a private placement, to be invested in new power devices, next-generation control chips, and R&D center construction.

Slkor Article Tops "Chip News Headlines" Column on Huicong Electronics Network

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