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Tuesday 24 December 2024
China-Taiwan trade recovers despite military tensions and tech war
Despite the recent military maneuvers by China's navy and coast guard that threaten Taiwan's security, as well as challenges within China such as a struggling real estate market,...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Amid threat of Trump tariffs, Taiwan likely to remain safe
The US trade deficit with Taiwan is projected to grow to US$59 billion in 2024, an increase only ranking behind Mexico and Vietnam. However, although US President-elect Donald Trump...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Nan Ya PCB targets AI transformation and double-digit revenue growth for 2025
Nan Ya PCB, one of Taiwan's top trio of substrate manufacturers, has capitalized on a strategic opportunity in the latter half of 2024 by launching new high-end substrate products...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs add to import costs
Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe's electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs increased the cost of importing cars to the region by as...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Tevau at Taipei Blockchain Week: A warm welcome from Taiwan's Web3 community
Taipei Blockchain Week (TBW) 2024 was nothing short of incredible! The event not only brought together blockchain enthusiasts from across the globe but also highlighted the energy...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China's SiC expansion reshapes global supply chain
The year 2024 marks a pivotal shift in the silicon carbide (SiC) industry, as unprecedented production increases by Chinese manufacturers transform the global supply chain. This critical...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Tale of two steel giants: Century Steel thrives while Singda faces NT$44.2 billion offshore wind downfall
Singda Marine Structure, a China Steel Corporation subsidiary, faces a potential shutdown after incurring losses of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), igniting debates about Taiwan's...
Monday 23 December 2024
Taiwan's auto sector gears up for MaaS innovation, Volvo and Hotai leading the way
Taiwan's automotive sector is witnessing a shift toward digital and smart transformation, driving the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) industry into a new phase of growth. Global car...
Monday 23 December 2024
Micron forecasts slump in general-purpose memory, casting doubts on Samsung, SK Hynix
Micron has released its first-quarter fiscal 2025 (1QFY25, ending November 28, 2024) financial results, highlighting strong performance in its HBM segment. However, a weaker-than-expected...
Monday 23 December 2024
Kioxia's IPO raises questions about AI bets and reliance on NAND
Japanese NAND flash maker Kioxia debuted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market on December 18, marking a significant milestone. Despite an initial stock price surge, the company's...
Monday 23 December 2024
WKPT diversifies into electronics supply chain with global expansion
World Known Precision Industry (WKPT), Taiwan's largest supplier of metal-processed parts for commercial vehicles, is advancing its global footprint with new plants in the US, Taiwan,...
Monday 23 December 2024
CIP, UMC sign CPPA for Fengmiao offshore wind farm, boosting semiconductor green energy goals
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) for the development of the Fengmiao...
Monday 23 December 2024
TSMC capacity expansion powers supply chain for 2025 boom
TSMC is leveraging strong demand for sub-7nm advanced processes and its exclusive CoWoS packaging services, emerging as the leading beneficiary of the AI boom in 2024. Despite a slow...
Monday 23 December 2024
Taiwan's humanoid robot development targets cost reduction below US$20,000
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk raised concerns about chip shortages during a discussion with TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei, emphasizing the transformative potential of drones and multifunctional...
Monday 23 December 2024
3DIC and packaging drive AI chip innovation at SEMICON Japan 2024
While SEMICON Japan 2024 highlighted 3DIC and advanced packaging equipment essential for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the event saw fewer physical machinery demonstrations...