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Wednesday 20 March 2024
Japan's LSTC backs up Rapidus' 2nm ambition with multinational team
The Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC) established by the Japanese government, along with Rapidus, was formed in 2022, marking a crucial initiative for Japan's advancement...
Monday 18 March 2024
Sony hits pause on PSVR2 production as unsold inventory piles up
Sony Group Corp. has paused production of its PSVR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal...
Monday 18 March 2024
Rapidus eyeing revolutionary single-wafer processing to slash chipmaking cycle time for premium AI customers
Rapidus is trying the revolutionary single-wafer processing procedure to significantly reduce cycle time for chipmaking on its way to mass-produce 2nm chips.
Friday 15 March 2024
Nissan and Honda eye partnership in EV race
In a bid to navigate the increasingly competitive landscape of electric vehicle (EV) transition, Japanese automotive titans are showing signs of forging strategic partnerships.
Friday 15 March 2024
Taiwan-Japan Economic Summit galvanizes semiconductor collaboration amidst global trade shifts
Experts from key industries and government officials from Japan and Taiwan gathered at the 2024 Taiwan-Japan (Kyushu) Economic and Trade Forum to discuss strengthening collaboration...
Thursday 14 March 2024
Nissan, Honda weighing EV Partnership in Japan, local media say
Nissan Motor Co. is considering entering into a partnership with rival Honda Motor Co. to jointly develop electric vehicles, Japanese media reported.
Thursday 14 March 2024
Google establishes Asia-Pacific cyber defense hub in Tokyo
Google announced the establishment of its first network defense center in the Asia-Pacific region, situated in Tokyo, Japan.
Thursday 14 March 2024
Taiwan's Buima E-Bikes get a push from net zero
Net zero is driving the dexvelopment of the E-Bike industry.
Wednesday 13 March 2024
With replacement demand and new AI PCs, JEITA estimates global PC sales to grow by 0.4% in 2024
The Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) estimated that the global PC market scale, in terms of units, will shift away from the declines in...
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Semiconductor cluster in Kumamoto boosts local development
Japan's Kumamoto, where TSMC operates a joint venture fab, has seen significant economic expansion in just two years, as have other parts of Kyushu.
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Chinese EV battery firms to lose US tax incentives, place your bets for Japan, South Korea two-horse-race
The US is reportedly preparing to revise the Foreign Entities of Concern list (FEOC) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2025.
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Renesas delays pay raise and continues layoffs due to concerns about chip market
Japan-based automotive and industrial chip company Renesas has decided to push back a regular pay raise from April to October of this year.
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Space battery pioneer Hitachi Zozen lands first all-solid-state-battery order
Hitachi Zozen has received its first commercial order for All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries (ASSLBs).
Monday 11 March 2024
CATL chairman says EV development will not proceed with smooth sailing
The European Union is on track to ban new petrol and diesel car sales starting in 2035. Robin Zeng, China-based CATL's chairman, said electrification and smart technology are the...
Friday 8 March 2024
Honda predicts cheap hydrogen solutions by 2030
Honda has said that hydrogen fuel costs will be down after five years.
CHT
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