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Tuesday 12 November 2024
Japan pledges fresh US$65 billion in support for chips and AI
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged more than US$65 billion of fresh support for the nation's semiconductor and artificial intelligence sector as Tokyo looks to keep up...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Kioxia expects explosive demand for NAND, to introduce equipment to expand production
Kioxia, a Japanese NAND flash manufacturer, forecasts a 2.7-fold increase in NAND memory demand by 2028, driven by AI, which is expected to impact SSD prices significantly. The company's...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan advances quantum tech research for defense and industry applications
AI, biomedicine, quantum computing, innovative semiconductor materials, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing are shaping up as pivotal areas for Taiwan's future research and development,...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
VIS experiences power outage at fab
On November 11, specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) encountered a 24-minute power interruption at Fab 3 in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan. The cleanroom was...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
SpaceX Taiwanese suppliers have no plan to relocate manufacturing abroad, says Taiwan MOEA
In response to circulating online rumors that SpaceX has requested its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate manufacturing operations abroad, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Testing house Sigurd breaks ground on US$80.1 million Taiwan facility
Sigurd Microelectronics, an IC testing firm, conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Zhudong, northern Taiwan, on November 11. The construction project, which...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan manufacturers ready for takeoff amid aerospace supply chain disruption
The global aerospace supply chain faces unprecedented volatility, creating a rare opening for Taiwan and Asia-based manufacturers. Additionally, President-Elect Donald Trump's renewed...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan fab toolmakers benefit from TSMC's CoWoS demand spike
A recent annual forum for the chipmaking equipment and materials sectors was hosted in Tainan, southern Taiwan, bringing together executives from TSMC and its ecosystem partners including...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Will Trump's China tariffs threaten Taiwanese businesses in 2025?
If US President-Elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose 60% tariffs on Chinese exports, the consequences could amplify existing strains in China's fragile economy...
Monday 11 November 2024
Germany's auto giants face multiple policy pressures amid Trump retaking power
For the global automotive industry, Donald Trump's upcoming return to the White House may create greater challenges not for China's emerging automakers but for Germany's leading automotive...
Monday 11 November 2024
Exodus looms: Taiwan businesses eye exit as China grapples with dual economic pressures
With Donald Trump's re-election, speculation is building over a potential 60% tariff on Chinese exports to the US, a move that analysts warn could further destabilize China's fragile...
Monday 11 November 2024
Rohm anticipates first loss in 12 years due to weak EV and China demands
According to Nikkei, Rohm's performance for the first half of fiscal year 2024 (April to September 2024) has significantly underperformed expectations, resulting in a loss...
Monday 11 November 2024
Advantech expands North American operations to meet growing global market demand
Following Donald Trump's re-election, industry observers are monitoring potential policy impacts across sectors. Advantech, a global leader in industrial PC (IPC), announced it is...
Monday 11 November 2024
Accton expands optical tech for AI data centers in 3Q24
Accton Technology, Taiwan's leading provider of data center switches and networking solutions, is significantly increasing its investments in optical communication technology to support...
Monday 11 November 2024
Wah Lee's CoWoS enters leading supply chain; delivers FOPLP key materials samples to manufacturers
Wah Lee Industrial Corporation has successfully integrated its CoWoS packaging materials into the supply chain of leading semiconductor manufacturers. Shipments are expected to increase...