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Monday 2 December 2024
GenAI drives smartphone market revival, but innovation gaps remain
Global smartphone shipments have slowed in recent years due to high inflation, market saturation, and extended replacement cycles. However, the surge in generative AI (GenAI) has...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Trump's economic revival sparks uncertainty in tech sector
As Donald Trump secures a second term as US president, market observers are closely monitoring the potential impact of his economic policies on the technology sector. With Republican...
Friday 1 November 2024
LG's transformation pays off, delivering record-high 3Q24 results on 3 core pillars
LG Electronics' strategic transformation efforts are paying off, as evidenced by its record-breaking third quarter 2024 performance, driven by three core pillars: operational efficiency,...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan corporate R&D spending hits record NT$800 billion in 2023 despite slowdown
Taiwan's enterprises saw their combined annual R&D expenditures surpass NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.6 billion) for the first time in 2023, reaching NT$801.5 billion. This marked...
Thursday 31 October 2024
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun calls for understanding as advanced process inflation drives up smartphone prices
The era of advanced process inflation has arrived, with the price of 3nm processes continuing to rise. Key system-on-chip (SoC) components such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite and...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Smartphone shipments in India grow by 9% in 3Q24; Vivo claims top position for first time
While the global smartphone market continues to grapple with excess inventories, smartphone shipments in India grew by 9% compared to the same period last year. However, the industry...
Friday 18 October 2024
Taiwan's machinery sector navigates ECFA uncertainties, but US market recovery brings hope
Taiwan's machinery sector, particularly its machine tool makers, is navigating an uneven market recovery and multiple challenges. While the US market shows signs of improvement, China's...
Friday 4 October 2024
Taiwanese supply chain resilient against Typhoon Krathon; global concerns shift to labor strikes and geopolitical tensions
Typhoon Krathon has hit Taiwan with significant force, moving slowly across the island. As of October 3rd, southern Taiwan, including Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Pingtung, is experiencing...
Friday 13 September 2024
Apple's iPhone 16 breaks new ground with AI and aggressive pricing strategy
Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16 series, along with details on its Apple Intelligence AI, pricing, and release schedule. With notable performance upgrades but prices unchanged...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Growth in Europe expected in 2025, says Acer EMEA head
Although inflation and geopolitical uncertainties still linger in the PC market in Europe, the final months of 2024 will see these impacts fade away, leading to a rebound in 2025,...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Yageo sees AI drive passive component demand
Yageo believes AI will fuel passive component demand, with operations improving further in the third quarter of 2024.
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Passive component demand picking up, thanks to market recovery and AI
AI has been a driving force for Taiwan-based companies in relevant supply chains, boosting their profiles on the global stage.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
ASE sees better prospects in 2H24, thanks to robust advanced packaging demand
ASE CEO Tien Wu said at the company's 2024 shareholder meeting on June 26 that the semiconductor industry will have better performance in the second half of 2024, thanks to the demand...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Consumer electronics market remains mired in downturn as inflation persists
The consumer electronics market has remained sluggish since 2023, with no evident signs of recovery even after the first quarter of 2024, whether for smartphones, notebooks, or consumer...
Friday 12 April 2024
Network equipment makers await market recovery, as high inflation impacts consumer spending
As consumer spending remains low amid high inflation in Europe and the US, network equipment makers have seen expectations for the first quarter of 2024 dashed, as demand from Europe...