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Thursday 19 December 2024
Taiwan tech sector adapts to potential US tariffs, embraces AI advancements
Amid potential US tariffs and growing AI momentum, Paul Peng, chairman of the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), confirmed the Taiwan tech sector's ongoing implementation of supply...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Auto suppliers face inventory squeeze as manufacturers cut safety stocks
Global auto parts makers are grappling with a paradox: While vehicle sales continue climbing, their order books are shrinking. The culprit? A dramatic shift in inventory management...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
EU tariffs force NIO to align prices with Porsche as Chinese automakers pivot to hybrids
The European Union has imposed anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), reaching nearly 50%, forcing NIO to consider aligning its prices with luxury automakers...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Congo sues Apple alleging 'pillaged' minerals in products
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed lawsuits against Apple in France and Belgium accusing the company of using minerals "pillaged" from the central African nation in its product...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Taiwan energy sector unfazed by Trump 2.0
Despite initial market jitters following Donald Trump's presidential victory, Taiwan's energy industry executives remain confident, with some reporting increased orders for solar...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Notebook brands seek production beyond Vietnam as Trump 2.0 tariffs looms
With Donald Trump ready to take office in January 2025, notebook brands are asking their upstream supply chain partners to establish plants outside Vietnam, amid growing concerns...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Apple selects Chinese supplier for next-gen HomePod displays
In a strategic move to diversify its display supply chain, Apple has selected Tianma Microelectronics to provide 7-inch LCD panels for its upcoming screen-equipped HomePod, scheduled...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Asia's floating wind race: South Korea, Taiwan set sail as Japan stays in port?
The competition to dominate Asia's nascent floating offshore wind market is intensifying, with Taiwan and South Korea emerging as frontrunners while Japan's cautious approach risks...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
MediaTek secures steady orders, outlines trio of 2025 growth pillars
MediaTek continues to make waves with recent order wins. Sources indicate its 5G modem chips may enter the Apple Watch supply chain, while media reports suggest these chips could...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
TSMC chairman reveals shared focus with Elon Musk on humanoid robots
TSMC chairman C.C. Wei revealed that the "richest guy in the world"—widely believed to be Tesla CEO Elon Musk—shared his focus on developing multifunctional robots over...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Intel's chip delays disrupts Taiwan PC and server supply chain
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retired on December 1, 2024, leaving CFO David Zinsner and senior executive Michelle Johnston Holthaus to serve as interim co-CEOs. While the board works to...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Biden's bow-out embargo expose glaring gaps in China's HBM localization
The surging AI market has driven unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), placing significant strain on supply chains. In early August, reports surfaced that the Biden...
Monday 16 December 2024
Data centers' race to cool AI drives liquid tech boom
As artificial intelligence (AI) strains data center cooling limits, a seismic shift from traditional air systems to liquid cooling solutions is reshaping the US$5 billion thermal...
Monday 16 December 2024
Taiwanese supply chains diversify as global auto market sees modest growth
Global automotive sales, including new energy vehicles (NEVs), are projected to underperform initial expectations in 2024, yet the market maintains an upward trajectory. Facing growing...
Monday 16 December 2024
Jarllytech to expand production capacities in SEA in response to Trump 2.0
With Donald Trump poised to take office in January 2025, the acceleration of supply chain relocation is becoming increasingly evident. Tai-yuan Chang, chairman of Jarllytech, a Taiwan-based...
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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