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Monday 18 November 2024
Taiwan tech supply chain at crossroads: AI boom meets geopolitical tensions
The rise of generative AI is reshaping the global technology landscape, putting Taiwan's critical role in the spotlight while geopolitical tensions threaten to fragment the semiconductor...
Monday 18 November 2024
Huawei and Xiaomi claim over half of China's AI smartphone market
As AI smartphones reach a critical juncture, major manufacturers are ramping up their hardware and AI application development. Industry watchers expect competition to intensify when...
Monday 18 November 2024
TSMC adjusts CoWoS capacity plans amid Trump 2.0 uncertainty
Rising global uncertainties following Donald Trump's presidential victory have led TSMC to recalibrate its ambitious expansion plans for Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS) packaging...
Monday 18 November 2024
Weekly news roundup: Intel-AMD merger plan faces market doubts, antitrust scrutiny
Semiconductor Week in Review (Nov 10 - 16): In a week dominated by seismic shifts in the semiconductor landscape, TSMC's suspension of sub-7nm chip supply to Chinese AI firms and...
Monday 18 November 2024
Rapidus to receive Japan's first EUV equipment in December
Rapidus, a semiconductor manufacturer aiming to mass-produce 2-nanometer chips in Japan, is set to install extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines at its under-construction...
Friday 15 November 2024
China smartphone AP shipments, 3Q 2024

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Friday 15 November 2024
Global SiC substrate prices plummet as China expands production
Silicon carbide (SiC) substrate prices are witnessing unprecedented declines in 2024, marking a dramatic shift in the power semiconductor materials sector. Following a period of sustained...
Friday 15 November 2024
China exports only 2.6% of EVs to North America from Jan to Sep 2024; likely to decline even further post-Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump's policies tend to prioritize "America First" and "Made in America," with the objective of protecting domestic industries
Friday 15 November 2024
Samsung reaches tentative 5.1% wage deal, reducing strike threat
Samsung Electronics and its labor union have reached a tentative wage agreement for 2023 and 2024 after 10 months of negotiations. The agreement still requires approval through an...
Friday 15 November 2024
Taiwan's electronics and ICT sectors capitalize on geopolitical and technological advantages for record exports
Taiwan continues to capitalize on opportunities for contract manufacturing of cutting-edge technology products as the trade disputes between the US and China intensify. The unrestricted...
Friday 15 November 2024
Topco Scientific on track to meet 2024 revenue targets
Topco Scientific, a Taiwan-based semiconductor materials supplier, remains confident in achieving its 2024 revenue targets, bolstered by increasing demand from China's foundry sect...
Friday 15 November 2024
Power device firm Panjit eyeing bigger presence in Europe
Panjit International, a Taiwanese MOSFET and silicon carbide (SiC) diode supplier, is working to expand its footprint in Europe with its offerings for automotive, electric vehicle...
Friday 15 November 2024
Ledtech expands low-temperature lighting market share by entering low-carbon lighting sector
LED manufacturer Ledtech turned a profit in the first three quarters of 2024, following a reorganization of its business and marketing operations earlier in the year. The company...
Friday 15 November 2024
Walmart's ESL rollout gains momentum as E Ink eyes 2025 surge with Trump's return
With retailers increasingly embracing smart retail solutions, major players are accelerating their adoption of electronic shelf labels (ESL). Walmart launched a significant push to...
Friday 15 November 2024
Taiwan's 2024 TAcc+ initiative invites global satellite manufacturing startups to connect with Taiwan's supply chain ecosystem
Space exploration has long been a driver of innovation and a symbol of national prestige, and Taiwan is positioning itself as a key supply chain player in the global space industry...