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Tuesday 25 February 2025
Taiwan's defense innovation task force: inspired by US DIU for dual-use technologies
As global conflicts remain unpredictable, nations are doubling down on military-civilian dual-use technologies to bolster defense autonomy. Industry experts warn that while self-reliance...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
German investment in Taiwan hits 7-year low as 42% of firms halt new projects
Taiwan's appeal as a business destination for German companies is showing signs of strain, with investment sentiment hitting a seven-year low amid concerns over energy transition...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Chief Telecom expects record revenue and profit in 2025
Following the transition of Chief Telecom's LY2 AI data center to commercial operation, company chairman Hong-jia Shao expects revenue and profit will reach new heights in 2025.
Monday 24 February 2025
Samsung, union agree 5.1% wage hike in 2025 as tensions ebb
Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union have tentatively agreed to a 5.1% wage increase and stock awards for staff in 2025, signaling efforts by the two sides to defuse tensions...
Monday 24 February 2025
AI boom sends HBM demand soaring as Samsung eyes ASIC market shift
The global AI boom is set to keep high bandwidth memory (HBM) in short supply through 2025, as demand surges across AI and data-intensive applications, according to experts at SEMICON...
Monday 24 February 2025
Charging ahead: Taiwanese firms race for a slice of Japan's clean energy pie
Japan's drive for carbon neutrality by 2050 has spurred increased demand for renewable energy infrastructure, from charging stations to energy storage and hydrogen technology. This...
Monday 24 February 2025
Taiwan ternary lithium battery makers navigate geopolitical pressures amid EV market slowdown
The global electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a slowdown, with the projected annual growth rate for 2025 falling behind that of 2024. While market performance varies regionally,...
Monday 24 February 2025
TSMC's second Japanese fab maintains production timeline for 2027 despite possible construction delay
JASM, TSMC's Japan subsidiary, plans to build a second wafer fab in Kumamoto. The firm states that construction will begin in 2025, possibly later than the initially stated first...
Monday 24 February 2025
Taiwan accelerates quantum computing in industry and academia
Taiwan's quantum technology initiatives are gaining momentum, with parallel developments in both industrial and scientific domains.
Monday 24 February 2025
Siemens Energy flags supply chain constraints among Taiwan's energy transition
Siemens Energy is grappling with supply chain bottlenecks for critical components as Taiwan pushes forward with its ambitious energy transition plans, according to Richard Li, Managing...
Monday 24 February 2025
Weekly news roundup: China shifts strategy on US tech rivalry; Intel reboots foundry business with UMC and MediaTek alliance
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of February 17 – February 21.
Monday 24 February 2025
Taiwan Perovskite eyes Japan push with solar-integrated buildings, farms
Taiwan Perovskite Solar Corp. and partners, including AIZ, Promate, Hai Lu Jya He, and Taiwan Perovskite Research and Industry Association (TPRIA) showcased Taiwan's latest advances...
Monday 24 February 2025
Spec Products aims to lead screw nut industry
Fastener manufacturer Spec Products (Spec) held a pre-listing performance conference on February 19, 2025, during which chairman Zephyr Chang stated he hopes the company will become...
Monday 24 February 2025
Nissan denies closure of Thailand plant; pledges to expand HEV investment instead
Nissan has dismissed speculation that it plans to shut down its factory in Thailand, reaffirming the country's role as a key manufacturing hub in the Association of Southeast Asian...
Monday 24 February 2025
Samsung to launch LPW DRAM in 2028, touted as 'mobile HBM' for on-device AI
As AI applications advance, the demand for high-performance and energy-efficient memory is growing across on-device AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and data centers. In response,...