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Tuesday 24 September 2024
Qualcomm's Intel takeover ambition: why Taiwan suppliers consider it a disaster
In response to speculation that Qualcomm is approaching Intel about a possible takeover, industry sources in Taiwan believe the merger would be disastrous since it undervalues Intel...
Friday 6 September 2024
South Korean battery equipment business CIS announces merger with SNU Precision
South Korean battery equipment business CIS has announced its plan to merge with affiliate SNU Precision. As SFA is the largest shareholder for both companies, other related affiliated...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Broadcom's VMware acquisition: a strategic expansion with long-term synergy potential
Following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, there has been significant interest in how the two companies will evolve and whether the merger will generate any notable synergy for the...
Monday 26 August 2024
Kioxia files for October IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Kioxia, a leading Japanese NAND flash memory manufacturer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This highly anticipated IPO is slated for October...
Friday 9 August 2024
SiS and Hycon merge to drive major product transformation
Taiwan-based IC design firm Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (SiS) announced it will acquire MCU manufacturer Hycon Technology through a share swap.
Tuesday 6 August 2024
WT Microelectronics forecasts semiconductor market rebound by 2025 despite current challenges
On August 6th, WT Microelectronics, a leading IC distributor based in Taiwan, held its investor conference where Chairman Eric Cheng expressed confidence that current semiconductor...
Friday 26 July 2024
Global watchdogs join hands to intensify crackdown on AI giants' market dominance
International watchdogs are intensifying their scrutiny of leading tech giants, collaborating to examine potential monopolistic behaviors and partnerships that may skew the market.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
SK Group megamerger to reshape Asia's energy landscape
SK Group, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is on the cusp of a monumental transformation. As the merger between SK Innovation (SKI) and SK E&S reaches its final phase,...
Monday 22 July 2024
SK Group's energy overhaul: SKI and SK E&S merge into US$72.5 billion powerhouse
South Korea's SK Group, previously considering a restructuring of its battery business, is now moving forward with a significant merger between SK Innovation (SKI) and SK E&S...
Friday 19 July 2024
UK anti-trust watchdog probe into Microsoft's close ties with Inflection AI
The anti-trust spotlight is blazing across the AI industry, putting Microsoft...
Friday 12 July 2024
Foxconn subsidiary to acquire Auto-Kabel for EUR72.5 million
Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), has announced plans to acquire Germany-based Auto-Kabel for a total of EUR72.5 million (US$78.8...
Monday 13 May 2024
What are the implications of SES and Intelsat's merger?
In a landmark move shaking the satellite communications market, SES, the Luxembourg medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellite operator, and Intelsat, the Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO) satellite...
Thursday 11 April 2024
What is behind SK Group's reported decision to merge its battery, lubricant arms?
SK Group is reportedly planning to merge its battery company, SK On, and lubricant subsidiary, SK Enmove, to proceed with turning SK On into a publicly traded business. The news came...
Monday 26 February 2024
Why Kioxia is warming up to SK Hynix for WD merger talks
The memory market has rebounded from the previous trough, led by NAND Flash's multi-fold price surge. However, the NAND business of many integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) is...
Monday 26 February 2024
Will they or won't they? Merger talks to resume between star-crossed Kioxia and Western Digital
Japanese NAND Flash manufacturer Kioxia and American memory company Western Digital (WD) are set to resume merger talks.
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