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Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwan scales back 5G satellite project amid technical hurdles, eyes AI and semiconductor leadership
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) held its 13th committee meeting on January 14, 2025, approving a government technology budget request of NT$180 billion (US$5.44...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Auto tech innovation dazzles at CES 2025
DIGITIMES' analysis of the electrification sector at CES 2025 reveals four transformative areas reshaping the automotive industry: EV product innovation, smart charging technologies,...
Friday 10 January 2025
Rapid semiconductor expansion boosts Acter's revenue by 21% in 2024, with significant projects extending into 2026
Acter, a provider of cleanroom electromechanical integration, reported remarkable financial results for December 2024, achieving a new monthly revenue record of NT$3.68 billion (approx...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Kyocera to divest US$1.27 billion in non-core business amid 3-year profit decline
Kyocera, a leading Japanese electronic components manufacturer, plans to divest 10% of its consolidated revenue, valued at approximately JPY200 billion (US$1.27 billion), by the end...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Indonesia approves Apple's AirTag manufacturing project
Apple plans to invest US$1 billion to speed up the iPhone 16 launch in Indonesia, including building an AirTag factory. Indonesian officials met with Apple on January 7 and approved...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Advantest sees AI and HPC driving growth through 2026 despite equipment delays
The semiconductor testing equipment market is experiencing unprecedented demand, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) segments. Advantest...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Major mobile SoC designers unlikely to adopt 2nm technology by 2025
Recent industry sources indicate that major mobile SoC providers like Apple and Qualcomm are delaying the adoption of TSMC's 2nm technology until 2026 due to high costs. While some...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Japan-based Meiko's value doubles as Vietnam operation makes gains amid US-China tensions
Japanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Meiko has doubled its market value, driven by the need for the global supply chain relocation away from China. By proactively setting...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
2024 review: top 10 milestones in optoelectronics including OLED, MicroLED, and display technologies
In 2024, the optoelectronics industry faced challenging market conditions. Despite this, OLED panels are expanding from smartphones into tablets, PCs, and other IT products, driving...
Monday 30 December 2024
Evoasis to double down on EV charging infrastructure, with IPO set for 2026
Evoasis, a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, hosted its year-end party in Taipei on December 26, showcasing its accomplishments in Taiwan's EV charging market and...
Friday 27 December 2024
iPhone 18 rumored to feature variable aperture, Sunny Optical to benefit
Apple plans to introduce variable aperture lens technology in the iPhone 18 when it launches in 2026, according to industry sources. The advancement is expected to significantly enhance...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Mitsubishi Electric unveils 6th QZSS satellite, advancing smartphone positioning precision to one meter
Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled the sixth satellite in Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) at its Kamakura Works facility. Scheduled for launch by the H3 rocket by the end...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
TEL targets 40% AI equipment revenue amid waning China demand
Tokyo Electron (TEL) aims to increase its revenue share from AI-related semiconductor equipment to approximately 40% by the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from the current 30%...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
LGES lands 3rd major North American ESS deal in 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has secured a 7.5 GWh energy storage system (ESS) supply deal with US-based Excelsior Energy Capital, with production and delivery slated to begin in 2026...
Monday 23 December 2024
Micron advances HBM4 development, sets 2026 for mass production
Micron Technology announced during its latest investor conference that its HBM4 development is progressing as planned while revealing development of HBM4E is underway. The company...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research