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Thursday 13 February 2025
TSMC US board secret talks: Trump floats three options to boost Intel
TSMC's first board of directors meeting in the US on February 12 did not reveal any new fab expansions or high-level personnel adjustments, as previously speculated. Nevertheless,...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Taiwan and Kyushu strengthen semiconductor ties with new trade center and initiatives
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo held discussions with a Kyushu Regional Strategic Council delegation during their visit to Taiwan on February 11, 2025.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China's 2025 auto battle: subsidies, price wars, and foreign retreats
Shortly after taking office, US President Donald Trump took an aggressive stance against electric vehicles (EVs) and wind power, while the European Union (EU) and automakers remain...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Lam Research to invest US$1.14 billion in India's Karnataka
US-based Lam Research signed an MoU with Karnataka's state government to invest INR100 billion (US$1.14 billion) in India's growing semiconductor manufacturing sector, as the country...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China faces rising wage crisis as US tech curbs drive FDI slump
China faces mounting economic challenges as unpaid wages emerge as a significant social issue, particularly affecting workers in the construction and manufacturing sectors. These...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Trump's tariffs could undermine Samsung and LG as Chinese TV makers gain a subsidized edge
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics face mounting challenges from former US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. South Korean industry insiders warn that if the US imposes...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Taiwan's digital economy on track for NT$1 trillion milestone, but budget cuts cast shadow
Taiwan's digital economy has reached an annual output of NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.36 billion) and is projected to surpass NT$1 trillion by 2026, driven by the rapid expansion...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Japan approves Rapidus investment plan with tax incentives, new semiconductor bonds
Japan's Cabinet approved amendments to the Act on the Promotion of Information Processing and the Act on Special Accounts on February 7, 2025. The proposal, which will undergo a National...
Monday 10 February 2025
Traditional industries seeking survival solutions: Is forming holding companies like WPG Holdings feasible?
While Taiwan's semiconductor and server sectors have thrived in recent years, traditional industries have faced mounting challenges. In response, the government has proposed encouraging...
Monday 10 February 2025
Beyond hardware: Taiwan's challenge in breaking into US drone supply chain
Taiwan's ambitious push to become a trusted partner in the US drone supply chain faces significant hurdles as manufacturers struggle to transition from their traditional hardware...
Monday 10 February 2025
Decoding Taiwan-US semiconductor trade ties (Part 2): TSMC's fast track to US 2nm production
In 2025, Taiwan's total export value reached US$475.07 billion—its second-best performance since 2022. Over the past two years, amid the US-China trade war, the semiconductor...
Monday 10 February 2025
India roundup: India cuts tariffs amid Trump's tariff policy
As US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on trading partners, India has lowered its basic customs duties in its latest annual budget and is reportedly reducing the...
Saturday 8 February 2025
TECO rebrands to accelerate growth amid subsidy cuts to Taiwan Power Company
TECO Electric & Machinery (TECO), with the goal of raising public awareness of its advancements in air conditioning and smart living products, has, for the first time, appointed...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan supply chain speculates Nissan future as collapse of Honda merger talks looms
Industry observers from Taiwan's supply chain are speculating about Nissan's future direction as its potential merger with Honda appears increasingly likely to fail.
Friday 7 February 2025
Malaysia says chipmakers face minimal impact from US tariffs
New tariffs by the US on some countries will have a minimal impact on Malaysia's semiconductor exports, for now, according to Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz.
Research Report Database
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