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Friday 8 November 2024
Tenstorrent fuels Japan's RISC-V chip design pipeline through US training program
Japan's Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC) has forged a strategic partnership with Canadian chip designer Tenstorrent to train up to 200 Japanese engineers in the...
Friday 8 November 2024
Taiwan semiconductor sector's renewable energy demand rises, regulatory flexibility is key
Norman Tsai, Chairman of INA Energy and President of the Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry System Association (TPiSA), emphasized that Taiwan's advanced semiconductor manufacturing sector...
Thursday 7 November 2024
EgisTec partners with Asicland to jointly target South Korea's HPC market
Egis Technology (EgisTec), recently transformed into the ASIC business, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with South Korean chip design company Asicland. The two companies...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwanese IC lead frame provider to expand capacity in Malaysia
Taiwan-based CWTC's board has approved several key resolutions, including the third-quarter 2024 profit distribution plan and a US$20 million cash capital increase for its Malaysian...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Trump's return sparks rise of a 'new triad of ideologies,' says Pegatron chairman
The US presidential election has concluded, with Trump's return to the White House drawing global attention. As observers worldwide monitor how the new administration's policies may...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Kioxia begins K2 facility operations despite NAND market challenges
Kioxia has officially inaugurated its second building (K2) and a new management office at its Kitakami factory in Iwate Prefecture. While navigating through industry headwinds, the...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Arizona and Taiwan boost aerospace, defense partnerships amid rising demand for local supply chains
US defense technology companies are increasingly looking to Taiwan as a critical manufacturing base and supply chain partner, as revealed during a recent Arizona-led trade delegation...
Thursday 7 November 2024
US CHIPS Act expansion set to benefit South Korean solar manufacturers
Following the US Department of Treasury's expansion of the CHIPS and Science Act subsidies to include solar-grade silicon ingots and wafers, South Korean solar giants Hanwha Qcells...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Chinese lithium battery makers face domestic price wars amid global expansion hurdles
Despite their dominance of over 60% of the global lithium battery market, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly seeking to expand abroad to escape fierce competition and price wars...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Transcend expects 4Q24 spot memory price drops to stabilize
The memory module industry faces significant challenges in the fourth quarter of 2024, with Transcend Information experiencing substantial inventory depreciation losses amid plummeting...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Silicon Valley shifts right: What Trump's return to power means for tech and Taiwan
California's Silicon Valley, historically a liberal and progressive stronghold, has long served as a major base for the Democratic Party. However, during the 2024 presidential election,...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Toyota suppliers cut fiscal guidance amid sluggish sales and production cuts
Toyota's major automotive component suppliers have revised their financial guidance downward for the fiscal year ending in March, according to their latest financial results.
Thursday 7 November 2024
European automakers face continued challenges in auto industry electrification
The transition of Europe's automotive industry to electric has encountered challenges in 2024, leading to significant setbacks for European car manufacturers. To date, European automakers...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwan drone supply chain ranks second globally, says AI Fund's Andrew Ng
Taiwan's drone industry is second in the world, behind only China's, according to Andrew Ng, general partner at AI Fund, which is aiming to advance AI applications in drones. Speaking...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Semiconductor industry applauds Trump's win and TSMC's future prospects
The semiconductor sector is reviewing the outcome of the US presidential election, with industry experts suggesting that a Trump victory will result in benefits that outweigh the...