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Friday 11 October 2024
Middle East pager explosions raise concerns over Western V2X security
The US plans to implement a ban in January 2025 on certain software and hardware used by connected cars from China and Russia for security. This initiative has drawn considerable...
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon policy shift: industry braces for CBAM impact
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has set the carbon fee at NT$300 (approx. US$9.24) per ton, effective 2025, and signaled that a Taiwan version of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...
Friday 11 October 2024
TSMC accelerates Fab AP8 project for CoWoS advanced packaging
TSMC is asking suppliers to accelerate the conversion of a plant into a CoWoS advanced packaging fab to meet strong demand from Nvidia, which is depending on the Taiwanese foundry...
Friday 11 October 2024
2025 DRAM outlook: Samsung, SK Hynix adopt diverging expansion strategies
As general DRAM prices decline, recent forecasts indicate a divergence in the DRAM expansion strategies of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix for 2025. Samsung plans on reducing...
Friday 11 October 2024
Senao Networks breaks ground manufacturing plant in Vietnam
Senao Networks, a Taiwan-based network communication manufacturer, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new factory in Ha Nam province, Vietnam, a significant expansion of the company's...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
AMD set to become second largest client of TSMC's US fab; hinted at one year ago
TSMC's Fab 21 in Arizona has not yet fully commenced its first phase of mass production, but it is already producing Apple's A16 chip. Additionally, AMD may become the second major...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
August semiconductor sales rise 20.6% with robust demand in Americas, says SIA
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has reported that global semiconductor industry sales amounted to US$53.1 billion in August 2024, reflecting a 20.6% rise from US$44 billion...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
PC chip demand peaks early in 2024, suppliers face declining sales
PC chip demand has already passed its peak for 2024, and suppliers' sales already started declining in September with little hope of a seasonal uptick during the fourth quarter, according...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
APCB to cease production in Taiwan; expected to retain 70% of its revenue in 2025
APCB, a PCB manufacturer, has announced plans to close its Taiwan facility and transfer production to its Chinese operations. The decision comes in response to ongoing financial losses...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
AUO eyes US and EU for solar expansion, power plant investment to remain domestic
The drop of Taiwan's solar field development volume in 2024 has sent ripples into AUO's expected installation volume of 2025 and 2026. However such outlook did not stop the firm's...
Monday 7 October 2024
MediaTek set to capture greater market share as Wi-Fi 7 gains traction in 2025
With premium smartphones beginning to incorporate Wi-Fi 7 chips, followed by PCs and routers, demand for Wi-Fi 7 is expected to accelerate in 2025, according to industry sources.
Monday 7 October 2024
Formosa Smart Energy's new battery plant to begin production in November
Formosa Smart Energy (FSE) has announced that the first phase of its battery cell and module plant in Changhua will commence mass production in November 2024.
Monday 7 October 2024
Weekly news roundup: Samsung delays fabs construction amid semiconductor slowdown
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of September 30 - October 6.
Friday 4 October 2024
Taiwan's AI revolution: Sovereign AI applications set to launch in 2025
At a recent Legislative Yuan session, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Cheng-wen Wu addressed legislators' concerns about Taiwan's AI standing. According to...
Friday 4 October 2024
HD Renewable Energy eyes 2025 growth as green power market expands
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) reported impressive performance from its subsidiary, Star Exchange, driven by robust growth in the green energy market. Major semiconductor firms such as...