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Wednesday 22 January 2025
TSMC to promote fab operations VP to SVP for his efforts in addressing US fab issues
Y.L. Wang, VP of fab operations at TSMC, will be elevated to senior VP for his efforts in resolving challenges at the foundry's advanced fab location in Arizona, US, according to...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Hyundai EVs lose US subsidy eligibility under new IRA rules
Hyundai Motor's electric vehicles (EVs) were removed from the US government's electric vehicle subsidy list in late January 2025, just weeks after being included at the start of the...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
'When chips are down, India chips in': PSMC-Tata fab milestone signals strengthening supply chain ties with Taiwan
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) Chairman Frank Huang made a rare public appearance at the India Republic Day reception hosted by Manharsinh Yadav, Director...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Taiwan's machine tools left behind by AI boom: industry seeks relief to counter US tariffs
Taiwan's machine tool sector struggles to keep pace with its AI-driven export growth, as mounting geopolitical challenges and unfavorable exchange rates continue to impact its performance...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
The renewed US-China drone dispute: Taiwan's strategic position
With Trump's return to the White House, global industries are anticipating shifts in sectors like drones, particularly in response to potential drone bans targeting China. As China...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan startup secures military contract for advanced anti-drone systems
Taiwan's military has awarded a contract to Tron Future Tech for 26 anti-drone systems, marking a significant step in the island's efforts to counter unmanned aerial threats amid...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Samsung delays 1c DRAM development to 2Q25 amid Nvidia concerns
Samsung Electronics has reportedly delayed the development of its 10nm sixth-generation 1c DRAM to June 2025. Initially slated for completion by late 2024, the timeline has been pushed...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
US chip restrictions disrupt Samsung's plan to gain foothold in China
The Biden Administration's last few regulatory measures to restrict advanced semiconductor foundry products from reaching China could disrupt Samsung Electronics' efforts to strengthen...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan legislative budget cuts threaten tech supply chain stability
With just two days remaining before the Legislative Yuan's 11th session adjourns on January 21, 2025, tensions are mounting over the central government's budget vote showdown. The...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
The rise and fall of SDP and the Japanese LCD industry
Sharp's ex-CEO Jeng-wu Tai has taken legal actions against Foxconn and its founder Terry Gou, demanding more than NT$1 billion (approx. US$30.52 million) in remuneration from a bonus...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan memory makers struggle to boost profitability as process upgrade race intensifies
The memory industry experienced fluctuations in its performance in 2024. In the first half of 2024, the three largest international DRAM manufacturers were able to convert losses...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
French AI firms warn Europe to reduce reliance on the US
Europe has developed its response to the Biden administration's new strategy aimed at restricting China's access to artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Tuesday 21 January 2025
China's economic and competitive landscape hinders recovery of Taiwan's MCU Industry
Despite the Chinese government's series of measures to revitalize the economy, the overall effect has been inadequate. Domestic Chinese MCU producers also present a stiff challenge...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Southern Taiwan earthquake: TSMC operations unaffected, impact assessment ongoing
At 12:17 a.m. on January 21, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Dapu Township in Chiayi County, Taiwan, with a peak intensity of level 6 (lower). The tremor also reached intensity...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
From boardroom to courtroom: why Sharp's ex-CEO turned against his former employer Foxconn
Once a trusted lieutenant of Foxconn founder Terry Gou, Jeng-wu Tai, the former vice president of Foxconn and ex-CEO of Sharp Corporation, has recently initiated legal proceedings...