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Monday 14 October 2024
China's push for chip tool independence faces talent shortage, innovation choke points
China's semiconductor equipment industry is grappling with a crisis of involution, fueled by geopolitical tensions and domestic pressures.
Friday 27 September 2024
From exodus to scarcity: Fast-tracking talent growth initiatives in Japan's semiconductor industry
Japan's semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant talent shortage, with demand from chip and equipment manufacturers increasing 14-fold compared to a decade ago. Key factors...
Thursday 26 September 2024
South Korea's semiconductor sector struggles amid severe talent shortage
Despite AI-driven growth in the semiconductor industry, South Korea is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers. A preference among students for medical degrees and aggressive...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Kyndryl to address cybersecurity talent shortage in India
Cybersecurity has become crucial across industries as digital processes increasingly dominate operations. In 2023, over 400 million cyber threats were detected across 8.5 million...
Thursday 8 August 2024
TSMC to break ground on German plant amid talent crunch
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden, Germany, on August 20, 2024.
Thursday 20 June 2024
TSMC pledges NT$4 billion for education boost amid strengthening US-Taiwan academic ties
TSMC has approved a donation of up to NT$4 billion (US$139.86 million) to four universities, selected high schools, and girls' high schools in Taiwan, aiming to fulfill its corporate...
Wednesday 12 June 2024
TSMC's NT$4 billion donation for semiconductor talent education still needs fine-tuning
TSMC's board of directors decided to donate up to NT$4 billion (US$123.6 million) to top universities and high schools for semiconductor research and talent education at a meeting...
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Newly appointed TSMC chairman reveals five strategic priorities in first week
The newly appointed chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) C.C. Wei has revealed five strategic priorities in his first week of the new position.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Low birth rate crisis: government moves to attract foreign talent
Taiwan's demographic challenge is intensifying as the nation grapples with a declining birth rate. In response, the government is amending laws to expand the recruitment and retention...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Industries struggle with workforce imbalance as tech talent flocks to semiconductors
According to PwC's 2024 AI Jobs Barometer, AI job growth has outpaced the overall job market by a factor of 3.5 since 2012. An analysis of 2023 salary data and job requirements from...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Taiwan IC design firms seek overseas talent
The shortage of IC design talent continues to be a problem, leading Taiwan-based IC design firms to look into government and academic resources to hire overseas talent, focusing on...
Wednesday 17 April 2024
US may see 58% of new semiconductor jobs unfilled by 2030, says SIA
With the announcement of CHIPS Act funding for the top 4 foundry manufacturers and the launch of various public-private projects come great expectations for a revival of semiconductor...
Tuesday 12 March 2024
India braces for talent shortage amid semiconductor ambition
India, which provides 20% of talent in the chip design sector, will likely experience a talent shortage as the country strives to develop a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.
Monday 8 January 2024
TEL boosts new hire salaries by 40%, aims to tackle work conditions for female staff in semiconductor industry
Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), a prominent Japan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer, is set to raise the salaries of all new employees by approximately 40% starting in April...
Thursday 4 January 2024
Malaysian official: semiconductor talent shortage stems from low salary, not lack of talent
Malaysia is the sixth-largest exporter of semiconductors worldwide and is starting to emerge in the global semiconductor manufacturing supply chain. Despite that, there are often...
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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