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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...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwan's Micro LED industry urged to accelerate innovation amid rapid OLED advancements
Taiwan is gradually positioning itself as a global leader in Micro LED development, driven by extensive investments in core areas like epitaxial wafers, TFT substrates, mass transfer,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Winbond inks Taiwan's first offshore wind power deal with energy retailer
Winbond and Sino-American Silicon Products' green energy unit, Sustainable Energy Solution, approved a major renewable power purchase agreement on November 5, aiming to accelerate...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Inventec expects double-digit sequential growth in server revenue
Inventec expects its server revenue to surpass initial projections for the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by robust H20 and H100 shipments. Despite declining notebook deliveries,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
HBM and beyond: SK Hynix deepens strategic partnership with TSMC
SK Hynix has strengthened its collaboration with TSMC, designating the foundry to manufacture its next-generation HBM4 logic die. The company's development of high-capacity Compute...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Kyocera faces challenges in entering AI chip supply chain amid organic packaging substrate slump
Japan's component manufacturer Kyocera Corporation is experiencing a downturn in its semiconductor organic packaging materials business. Current demand has not met previous forecasts,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Hybrid energy islands emerge as promising renewable technology solution
Transitioning to net-zero emissions by 2050 presents a major challenge for Taiwan and many countries alike, demanding extensive changes to energy infrastructure, industrial practices,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
SK Hynix reduces DDR4 production, accelerates shift to AI memory
SK Hynix plans to reduce its legacy DRAM production to 20% by the fourth quarter of 2024, responding to increased supply and pricing pressure from Chinese memory manufacturers. The...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Tesla loses monthly EV sales crown to BMW in Taiwan
In October 2024, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the Taiwan market reached 2,297 units, achieving a market share of 6.9%. However, this figure represents a significant...