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Monday 30 October 2023
PSMC rumored to have selected fab site in Japan, with construction expected in 2024
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Japan's financial firm, SBI Holdings, are reportedly planning to construct a 12-inch wafer fabrication plant in Japan...
Monday 30 October 2023
GaN, SiC see promising future as EV, V2X take off
EVs require four times of gallium nitride (GaN) or silicon carbide (SiC) devices compared with traditional cars. At an EV forum held by DIGITIMES on October 27, John Wang, DIGITIMES...
Monday 30 October 2023
India roundup: India pins hopes on collaborations with Japan and Taiwan for chip development success
India approved an MoC with Japan for chip development. An Indian delegation visits Taiwan to attend annual bilateral meetings with government and industry leaders, seeking investments...
Friday 27 October 2023
Heizo Takenaka: Transition takes years but Asia should soar on tailwind
The world finds itself in a period of profound transition, where global events are reshaping the geopolitical landscape and since it will take at least a decade to evolve, people...
Friday 27 October 2023
South Korea's equipment and materials imports: reduced dependence on Japan amidst China's surge
Following Japan's export control measures in 2019, the South Korean government initiated a comprehensive effort to diversify its supply chain for raw materials, components, and equipment,...
Friday 27 October 2023
Foxconn-backed MIH licenses Project X to M Mobility
Open EV consortium MIH announced on October 26 that it will license the hardware and software platforms of Project X to commercial EV solutions provider M Mobility. MIH unveiled the...
Friday 27 October 2023
Denso doubles down on semiconductor business with US$3.3 billion investment
Leading automotive tier-1 supplier Denso announced on October 26 that it will invest about JPY500 billion (US$3.3 billion) in scaling up the semiconductor business. The company also...
Thursday 26 October 2023
Will China's graphite export restrictions hamper foreign EV, ESS sectors?
China recently announced revised graphite export regulations that will take effect in December 2023. Battery suppliers noted that the restrictions will likely impact critical materials...
Thursday 26 October 2023
TSMC Kumamoto 2nd fab reportedly to receive JPY 900 billion in subsidy
Media reports quoting Yoshihiro Seki, a member of Japan's House of Representatives, that Japan plans to add JPY 1.49 trillion (US$ 10 billion) to its budget for subsidizing two important...
Thursday 26 October 2023
India joins forces with Japan to bolster global semiconductor supply chain amid growing geopolitical Impact
India approved a plan to partner with Japan to improve the global semiconductor supply chain, as India has benefited from the ubiquitous chips that gain geopolitical implications.
Thursday 26 October 2023
Mitsubishi Motors to invest in Renault's EV venture, terminating production in China
Mitsubishi Motors announced on October 24 that it will invest up to EUR200 million (US$212 million) in alliance partner Renault's EV and software company, Ampere. The Japan-based...
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Japan is miles behind on electric vehicle charging, hurting carmakers' goals
The array of fully electric car models on display at this week's Japan Mobility Show might suggest that the country is barreling toward a future of battery-powered vehicles, but it's...
Wednesday 25 October 2023
MIH unveils new smart mobility solution at Japan Mobility Show
To assist the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain ecosystem in gaining an edge in the fiercely competitive market, the MIH Consortium, in addition to actively promoting an open platform...
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Smart cockpit enables closer ties between automotive makers, suppliers
Cars have been transformed into the third living space with smart cockpit technology development. As more display panels are used in a cabin, data privacy, and driver safety have...
Tuesday 24 October 2023
Japan seeks to build common standards on semiconductor and EV subsidies with the US and Europe
The Japanese government is currently attempting to collaborate with the United States and Europe to establish common standards for subsidies in the semiconductor and electric vehicle...
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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