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Friday 24 January 2025
MiTAC-Synnex Group embraces AI for future growth after 50 years of pioneering Taiwan tech transformation
In the 1970s and 1980s, Taiwan's tech industry was on the cusp of a major breakthrough. DIGITIMES president Colley Hwang aptly described this era as one where "heroes always come...
Friday 24 January 2025
EMS Watch: opportunities and challenges amid rapid ascent of Chinese EMS players
Globalization has driven significant transformations in the electronics manufacturing industry since the late 20th century, with Taiwanese EMS providers experiencing rapid growth...
Friday 24 January 2025
SK Hynix confident in HBM4, prepares for 1c DRAM mass production
SK Hynix is poised to achieve a record-high operating profit in 2024, potentially surpassing Samsung Electronics (Samsung) for the first time. The company maintains its optimistic...
Friday 24 January 2025
Trump's push to reshore Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain sparks talent drain concerns
The Trump 2.0 era is set to reshape global geopolitics and supply chains, with Taiwanese manufacturers closely monitoring US interest and exchange rate policies. Experts warn that...
Friday 24 January 2025
Samsung, SK Hynix shift memory production from China amid Trump's return
With Donald Trump's recent inauguration as US president, South Korean experts expect tighter sanctions on China's semiconductor industry. In response, Samsung and SK Hynix are strategically...
Friday 24 January 2025
SK Hynix cautious about production adjustments despite strong financial results
Following the release of its financial results showcasing impressive performance, SK Hynix remains cautious about adjusting production levels due to the sluggish demand for NAND flash...
Friday 24 January 2025
Taiwan targets drones as strategic assets amid shifting defense landscape
As global defense priorities shift in 2025, Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) is positioning drones as strategic assets, leveraging the nation's technological...
Friday 24 January 2025
Thunder Tiger rides policy tailwinds amid drone sector uncertainty
While China implements export bans on key drone components in retaliation, the market has become increasingly volatile. Industry observers note that the drone industry's readiness...
Friday 24 January 2025
Taiwan science parks explore shared energy storage as power solution
As Taiwan progresses toward its energy transition and net-zero carbon emissions goals, the energy storage market has emerged as a critical driver. Among recent developments, shared...
Friday 24 January 2025
United Renewable Energy unveils transformation roadmap for 2025
United Renewable Energy (URE) has unveiled comprehensive plans to accelerate its energy transformation in 2025 through a combination of digital upgrades, strategic partnerships, and...
Friday 24 January 2025
Taiwan's automotive AM leaders hit record revenues on North American demand
According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, the global automotive aftermarket (AM) market reached US$418.95 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound...
Friday 24 January 2025
TESDA accelerates listing on the emerging stock market, applies EDA to address talent shortages
Taiwan Electronic Systems Design Automation Co., Ltd. (TESDA), an Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Incubation Center startup, has secured NT$59.07 million (US$1.8 million)...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Samsung 2025 agenda: AI, subscription services at the core of innovation
Samsung's fourth-quarter 2024 financial performance missed market expectations. The company aims to regain momentum in 2025 by focusing on AI, robotics, and subscription services...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Hyundai, Samsung, LG brace for impact as Trump's tariff plans target Mexico
As Donald Trump takes office with his "America First" agenda, South Korea's electronics and automotive industries are closely monitoring potential shifts in global trade policies...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Taiwan, Israel set to deepen collaboration on chip designs and advanced materials in 2026-2027
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) of Taiwan recently announced that its scientific collaboration with Israel for 2026–2027 will focus on semiconductor design...