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Monday 6 January 2025
Weekly news roundup: STSP emerges as global chipmaking hub; US government seeks public opinion to ban Chinese-made drones
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of December 30 – January 3.
Monday 6 January 2025
Taiwan drives defense tech through trusted industries, eyes drone expansion
Global conflicts have accelerated the integration of emerging technologies into defense strategies, with countries prioritizing supply chain resilience. In Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te's...
Friday 3 January 2025
US government seeks public opinion to ban Chinese-made drones, targeting DJI
The US government is seeking public input on proposed rules to secure the ICTS supply chain for drones, potentially limiting Chinese drones, which dominate US markets.
Monday 30 December 2024
Goertek expands drone production capacity in Vietnam
Chinese Goertek is set to invest US$570 million into expanding its operations in Bac Ninh, Vietnam, pending the necessary approvals from local authorities.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Taiwan's drone suppliers face chip and production challenges
Amid escalating geopolitical conflicts, drones have emerged as a focal point in combat systems of the future.
Friday 20 December 2024
Etron's eYs3D debuts multi-sensor chips for robotics and UAVs
Etron Technology's subsidiary eYs3D Microelectronics has achieved new milestones in visual sensing technology with the launch of multi-sensor control chips for robots and unmanned...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Taiwan's drone industry rises as geopolitical tensions reshape markets
Taiwan's drone industry is surging amid growing demand for national defense autonomy and cybersecurity, but challenges persist. Companies face stiff competition from low-cost Chinese...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Musk tips AI robots, drones as next boom, Taiwan plays catch up
In remarks at the Executive Yuan's 12th National Science and Technology Conference on December 16, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei relayed insights from Elon Musk, who envisions multi-functional...
Monday 16 December 2024
KDDI eyes unmanned delivery by 2030
Japanese telecommunications company KDDI and its subsidiaries KDDI SmartDrone and KDDI Research have successfully completed a fully unmanned automated logistics delivery experiment...
Friday 13 December 2024
Taiwanese startup Aegiverse targets defense tech expansion with precision navigation sensors
Aegiverse is betting big on fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOG) as military demand for resilient navigation systems surges amid growing drone and satellite deployments. The National Central...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Taiwan defense innovation group prioritizes drones, countermeasures
Taiwan has launched the "Defense Innovation Unit" to accelerate the development of dual-use military technologies, with a particular focus on drones and countermeasures. The initiative...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Assessments suggest Taiwan drone supply chain may lag 3-5 years behind China
Taiwan's emerging drone sector shows promise but faces hurdles in catching up with China's established industry. Recent events demonstrate Taiwan's commitment to growing its drone...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
China's industrial and automotive chip drive powers military-grade AI robotics
China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency, spurred by US restrictions, is yielding dual-use technological advances that span both civilian and defense sectors. Several key developments...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Lack of homegrown chips could stifle Taiwanese drone and LEO satellite development
Development of drones and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in Taiwan has been hindered by a lack of domestically developed chips, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 3 December 2024
TASTI Expo 2024: CubeSat, SAR, drone-satellite synergy
Nearly 60 space companies are showcasing their latest innovations at TASTI Expo 2024, demonstrating Taiwan's growing aerospace capabilities. The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) leads the...
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