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Thursday 1 August 2024
Melexis's East Malaysia expansion highlights push to decentralize semiconductor industry, says DIGITIMES Research
Melexis, a Belgium-based microelectronics solutions provider, recently announced the opening of its largest wafer testing plant in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Microsoft reports cloud revenue growth slowdown, plans increased capex to meet AI demand
Microsoft reported a deceleration in its cloud business growth for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended in June. Despite this, CEO Satya Nadella emphasized that generative...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Taiwan IT firms accelerate expansions beyond China
In the wake of rising geopolitical tensions, Taiwan-based high-tech companies are accelerating their expansions beyond China, which used to be the base for most of their offshore...
Tuesday 30 July 2024
BYD's potential entry into Taiwan's EV market faces five key challenges
As 2024 enters its final four months, BYD's annual electric vehicle sales have nearly surpassed Tesla's, solidifying its market position. The company's international expansion is...
Friday 26 July 2024
Global energy transition fuels Taiwanese expansion into storage solutions
As the world races towards the 2050 net zero emissions target, the US' commitment remains in question.
Thursday 25 July 2024
Official data reveals record investments in Kyushu attracted by TSMC
According to data from the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry, from April 2021 to June 2024, there have been 100 new semiconductor-related investments announced or reported,...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Who will benefit from a potential tariff war on chips?
With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chairman C. C. Wei promising to carry through overseas expansion plans regardless of the next US President, those securing TSMC's...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Sharp acquires communication patents from Foxconn subsidiary to boost wireless tech portfolio
Sharp has made a strategic move to enhance its mobile device wireless communication technology by acquiring communication patents from Foxconn. This acquisition aims to strengthen...
Thursday 18 July 2024
Leadership changes at Google Cloud Taiwan reflect strategic challenges in market expansion
Google Cloud Taiwan has seen three leadership changes in the past five years after general manager Cally Ko left, highlighting challenges for the company in expanding the Taiwanese...
Monday 15 July 2024
ISE Labs doubles lab space and capabilities with 2nd Silicon Valley facility
ISE Labs, a subsidiary of ASE that provides one-stop semiconductor engineering services, has announced the expansion of its world-class capabilities with the launch of a second US...
Monday 15 July 2024
Building the new generation of AI computing: SoftBank officially acquire Graphcore, eyes UK workforce expansion
At a press conference on July 11, UK-based AI accelerator designer Graphcore confirmed its acquisition by Japan's SoftBank Group.
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Wafer Works ramps up cross-strait 12-inch production, eyes strong second half
Wafer Works, a veteran semiconductor silicon wafer foundry in China, made its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market in February 2024. Simultaneously, the company launched a major expansion...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Chinese EVs accelerate global expansion despite trade barriers
China's electric vehicle (EV) industry is aggressively pushing into overseas markets, navigating trade barriers from Europe and the US designed to stall its progress. However, these...
Friday 5 July 2024
Foxconn Indian subsidiary reportedly faces executive exodus, facility closure amid declining Xiaomi orders
Foxconn's expansion of iPhone manufacturing in India is contrasting sharply with the challenges faced by its local subsidiary responsible for Android smartphone production. Bharat...
Friday 5 July 2024
Google's green goals clash with AI data center demand surge
Google's latest environmental report reveals a significant increase in carbon emissions, primarily driven by the company's efforts to integrate AI functionalities and expand data...