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Thursday 2 April 2026

Denso targets US$54 billion revenue, Rohm deal faces Toshiba-Mitsubishi alliance hurdle

Japan's auto parts supplier Denso on March 31 unveiled a mid-term business plan through March 2031, targeting revenue of JPY8 trillion (approx. US$54 billion) and a return on equity...

Thursday 2 April 2026

Interview: How Europe's two-year AI lag is becoming a security liability

While North America and Asia race to deploy "physics-bending" AI hardware, Europe has opted for a "wait-and-see" approach, shielded by thick layers of regulation. In a DIGITIMES...

Thursday 2 April 2026

Kioxia sets cutoff for legacy NAND, phases out SLC and MLC lines by 2026

Japan-based NAND flash maker Kioxia has formally issued an end-of-life (EOL) notice for a wide range of legacy NAND products, underscoring an industry-wide shift toward advanced 3D...

Thursday 2 April 2026

Top 10 Chart: Advanced packaging, not volume, drives OSAT shift as markets signal 2026 inflection

Taiwan's outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) sector is entering 2026 with relatively modest revenue growth, but market behavior...

Thursday 2 April 2026

Top 10 Chart: Markets signal AI shift as Taiwan IC designers decouple from early-year revenues

Taiwan's IC design sector is undergoing a decisive shift in 2026, with capital markets effectively validating an industry transition toward...

Thursday 2 April 2026

Taiwan deploys air force and drones for cloud seeding in Hsinchu

Facing drought conditions, Taiwan's government has mobilized the air force and drones to conduct cloud seeding operations near the area over the Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park,...

Thursday 2 April 2026

Salesforce enters Taiwan, eyes local cloud services with AWS and Google Cloud

US CRM software provider Salesforce has established its Taiwan subsidiary and opened a Taipei office in early 2026, underscoring Taiwan's role in the global semiconductor and AI supply...

Thursday 2 April 2026

MG adopts semi-solid batteries to boost EV range in Europe

MG, the European arm of China's SAIC Motor Group, confirmed that its upcoming MG4 Urban will feature semi-solid battery technology to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Samsung auctions 123 chip tools during Xi'an NAND upgrade to V8

Samsung Electronics is reportedly overhauling its production lines, offering 123 idle semiconductor tools for sale across South Korea and Xi'an as it shifts to more advanced process...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Fujitsu plans 1.4nm AI chip Japan-based production with Rapidus

Fujitsu plans to develop a 1.4nm artificial intelligence (AI) chip and outsource its production to Rapidus in Japan, according to Nikkei. The chip is designed for use in servers...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Sharp names Kawamura as CEO, shifts to growth after restructuring

Sharp has named Tetsuji Kawamura as its president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, marking a shift from restructuring to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Taiwan panel leaders pivot: AUO targets CPO, Innolux advances FOPLP

Taiwan's panel industry is undergoing a collective transformation, with its two major players adopting distinct technology paths.

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Japan Display sells Tottori Fab, citing asset efficiency and continuing AutoTech work at a new site

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) signed a definitive agreement to sell its Tottori Fab to Yahata Touei Estate K.K., with handover scheduled for September 30, 2026; JDI said the transaction...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

South Korean chipmakers stockpile helium, diversify supply beyond Qatar

South Korean semiconductor manufacturers hold enough helium inventory to sustain production through at least June, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions, according to government...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Taiwan's CubeSat trio reaches orbit, signaling a new phase for the space startup ecosystem

The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) launched the second batch of satellites from its Startup CubeSat Program, successfully sending three 8U CubeSats into orbit — the Bellbird-2, Black...

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