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Monday 4 November 2024
Samsung denies voluntary retirement and layoff rumors as executives strategize foundry solutions
Reports indicate that Samsung is exploring a voluntary retirement plan for its DS division. Rumors also suggest the program could expand across the company, impacting the Mobile eXperience...
Friday 4 October 2024
HP eyes Taiwan R&D cuts, considers shift to Singapore amid changing supply chain strategy
Rumors have circulated in the PC market that Hewlett-Packard (HP) is adjusting its workforce in Taiwan, with plans to reduce staff in two phases starting in October.
Friday 4 October 2024
With Vision Pro, Apple wants some people to see the future first
Since its US launch in February and subsequent rollout to more markets in June, Apple's Vision Pro has received praise and criticism. After personally experiencing it at the Canton...
Thursday 3 October 2024
ByteDance intensifies AI investments, guided by founder Yiming Zhang
ByteDance has recently intensified its investment activity through equity investments in multiple AI projects, positioning AI at the core of its future strategies.
Friday 27 September 2024
Security Summit discusses TSMC, government cyber security
At the Security Summit organized by DIGITIMES on September 25, Herming Chiueh, deputy minister at the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), highlighted the disparity in cybersecurity...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Intel CEO discusses foundry momentum, progress en route
The statement that Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger sent to staff members about the next stage of the company's transformation has been made public.
Thursday 12 September 2024
Samsung reportedly plans major global job cuts; Chinese and Indian operations among first affected
Samsung is reportedly planning significant global job cuts, with its Indian operations expected to be among the first affected. The company is grappling with challenges in its semiconductor...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix propelled into DRAM production frenzy by AI surge amid labor crunch
Although the semiconductor industry is in a supercycle due to AI, factories of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix may not be able to operate as normal due to staff shortages...
Monday 9 September 2024
Intel denies reports of changes to Penang expansion plan
Reports suggest that Intel's expansion plan in Penang, Malaysia, has been "partially delayed," sparking public curiosity about its potential connection to Intel's global layoff plan...
Friday 6 September 2024
Xiangdixian slashes workforce, retains only critical roles
Recent reports suggest that Chinese GPU startup Xiangdixian Computing Technology has collapsed due to funding issues and dismissed its entire workforce. However, the company later...
Monday 19 August 2024
Disco plans to set up subsidiary in India amid Indian chipmaking ambition
Japan-based semiconductor equipment supplier Disco plans to establish its presence in India, as India plans to build a chipmaking ecosystem amid the global diversification in semic...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
ASML looks to expand staff in Japan thanks to rising local EUV demand
As Japan prepares to import its first-ever EUV lithography systems, ASML, the sole technology provider, plans to boost its local workforce significantly.
Monday 22 July 2024
Advantest Taiwan opens new HQ amid surging AI chip demand
Advantest Taiwan recently opened its new headquarters at the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Chubei, northern Taiwan. According to Alex Wu, president and CEO of Advantest Taiwan,...
Monday 8 July 2024
TSMC subsidiary JASM to double hiring for new chip factories in Japan
Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is set to significantly increase its workforce in spring 2025...
Thursday 27 June 2024
SDC to focus personnel on OLED R&D; consider introducing 64-hour workweek
Facing increasing competition from rivals in its OLED business, Samsung Display (SDC) is reportedly transferring internal technical personnel to the small and medium-sized OLED development...