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SAS is a veteran in the semiconductor sector, as it was the eighth company to enter and be established in the Hsinchu Science Park. In 2011, its semiconductor department broke off to form GlobalWafers. In an interview for the "Silicon Island Chronicles" documentary organized as part of DIGITIMES's 25th anniversary, SAS chairperson Doris Hsu talks about how the trends have shifted for international semiconductor mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Now, global localization has become a trend.

As the Indian government is trying to woo global semiconductor manufacturers to set up their facilities in India, global OSAT providers are reportedly worried about a consistent policy from the Indian government before investing in the South Asian country.

Eternal Materials, the leader in PCB upstream material dry film photoresist, pointed out that its three major business groups have seen their shipments recover. This is likely due to increased capacity utilization, increased gross profit margins, and the recovery of the China market. It is expected that the operation in 2023 can see quarterly growth to the third quarter.

As Apple suppliers expand investments in India, Wistron is reportedly winding down its operations there. Micron is also reportedly applying for India's semiconductor fab incentive scheme.

South Korean suppliers have developed a EUV pellicle with 90% transmittance. All aspects of the product have reached a level where mass production can begin at any moment. It's just one step away from entering commercial use, only awaiting the go-ahead from Samsung Electronics.