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Monday 2 December 2024
Trump's America First raises stakes for TSMC's advanced processes
President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office on January 20, 2025, has voiced strong criticism of the Biden administration's CHIPS Act subsidies. His America First policy is...
Friday 29 November 2024
German government plans about EUR2 Billion in new chip subsidies
The German government is preparing billions of euros of new investments into the nation's semiconductor industry, two months after Intel Corp. href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-17/germany-faces-fresh-setback-as-intel-halts-planned-chip-factory"...
Friday 29 November 2024
Hotai Motor raises Taiwan vehicle market forecast to 460,000 units for 2024
Hotai Motor, Taiwan's automotive leader, projected Taiwan's vehicle market will reach 460,000 units in 2024, up from a prior estimate of 450,000 units, citing steady domestic demand...
Friday 29 November 2024
Offshore wind power component maker Yeong Guan sets 2025 Thai plant launch
Leading offshore wind turbine component maker Yeong Guan Energy Technology has announced that mass production at its Taichung plant will begin in 2025, while its plant in Thailand...
Friday 29 November 2024
Samsung Foundry's uncertain future: What path should it take?
Amid challenges, Samsung has decided to scale back investments in its foundry business, prioritizing existing production lines to reduce losses and refocusing efforts on regaining...
Friday 29 November 2024
Push for cobalt-free batteries gains momentum amid geopolitical risks
Lithium-ion batteries, a cornerstone of modern technology, traditionally rely on cobalt for their stability and energy density. However, cobalt's high cost, environmental concerns,...
Friday 29 November 2024
China's dominance in LCD market leads to inflated procurement costs for Samsung and LG
China's dominance in the LCD panel and TV manufacturing sectors is driving up procurement costs for South Korean giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics. Additionally, China's...
Friday 29 November 2024
PSMC advances with western PMIC growth and 3D AI foundry debut
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) announced on November 28 the launch of its Tongluo facility in Miaoli, central Taiwan, equipped with advanced interposer production...
Friday 29 November 2024
Japan doubles down on semiconductor subsidies, Rapidus poised for more support
The Japanese government is preparing a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 – March 2025) to allocate additional support for the semiconductor and AI sectors, with...
Friday 29 November 2024
China's semiconductor industry makes significant strides, putting pressure on South Korean firms
China's largest foundry operator, SMIC, surpassed the US$2 billion revenue mark for the first time in the third quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, companies like CXMT and JHICC are aggressively...
Friday 29 November 2024
Powertip targets 20% growth in 2025 after a challenging 2024
Powertip Technology's transformation from a basic display manufacturer to a comprehensive solution provider marks a significant shift in its business model. The company has evolved...
Friday 29 November 2024
Hannstar shifts automotive focus to India, with plans of overseas production by 2026
Hannstar Display, a mid-sized panel manufacturer, is shifting its automotive development focus to India in response to geopolitical factors. Currently, automotive products represent...
Thursday 28 November 2024
SK Hynix's NAND production reportedly accelerates, increasing competitive pressure on Samsung
SK Hynix has reportedly begun mass production of its 321-layer 1Tb TLC 3D NAND Flash products, posing a potential threat to Samsung Electronics' (Samsung) leading position. This development...
Thursday 28 November 2024
TSMC donates more 12-inch fab equipment to Taiwan govt
Following a previous donation of two sets of 12-inch wafer equipment to Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), TSMC has donated an additional three sets to the Ministry...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Topco anticipates rising demand for AI servers but a bleak automotive outlook
Topco Technologies, which distributes silicone and other chemical materials, is optimistic about demand for AI servers, but the outlook for the automotive sector is bleak.