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Friday 1 November 2024
South Korea rides the nuclear wave to boost exports and domestic energy resilience
South Korea, one of the world's most nuclear-reliant nations, has seen nuclear power generation reach historic highs for two consecutive years. Under President Yoon Suk-yeol's administration,...
Friday 1 November 2024
iPhone 17 series to feature LTPO OLED panels from Samsung, LG Display
Apple plans to launch the iPhone 17 series in 2025, featuring low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels across all models. LTPO is a low-power panel technology currently...
Friday 1 November 2024
LG's transformation pays off, delivering record-high 3Q24 results on 3 core pillars
LG Electronics' strategic transformation efforts are paying off, as evidenced by its record-breaking third quarter 2024 performance, driven by three core pillars: operational efficiency,...
Friday 1 November 2024
Micron spotlights Taiwan's 2 core strengths in supply chain strategy – a DIGITIMES exclusive
Global tech giants are increasing their investments in Taiwan, with Micron leading as the largest foreign investor. Over its 30-year presence, Micron has invested more than NT$1 trillion...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan drone maker Carbon-Based turns to Asia as military contract pauses
Carbon-Based Technology recently delivered its "Albatross II" drone to Taiwan's Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) alongside Air Asia Company Limited (AACL)....
Friday 1 November 2024
LG aims to rank among top 3 in global medical monitor market within 5 years
LG Electronics is following Samsung's lead in pursuing the lucrative medical technology field as a key future revenue source. The company plans to develop its medical technology business,...
Friday 1 November 2024
AI and ICT power Taiwan's patient-centered smart healthcare solutions
Taiwan's hospitals are pioneering smart healthcare by combining medical expertise with advanced ICT. At a recent event hosted by the Smart Healthcare Industry-Academia Alliance, hospitals,...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan corporate R&D spending hits record NT$800 billion in 2023 despite slowdown
Taiwan's enterprises saw their combined annual R&D expenditures surpass NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.6 billion) for the first time in 2023, reaching NT$801.5 billion. This marked...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan Europe Chip Innovation Forum takes place in Prague with top 3 global EDA players
Taiwan Europe Chip Innovation Forum (TECIF), funded by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council and executed by the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI), commenced...
Friday 1 November 2024
Samsung DS division's 3Q24 operating profit falls 40%; foundry and system LSI losses mount
Despite achieving record revenue in the third quarter of 2024, Samsung has reported a significant decline in its semiconductor operating profit, which fell by 40% compared to the...
Friday 1 November 2024
Favorable forex offsets Apple's China headwinds in 3Q24
During Apple's earnings call on October 31, senior executives emphasized the company's commitment to quality, which has influenced the pace of the Apple Intelligence launch across...
Friday 1 November 2024
Chinese officials urge EV makers to halt EU expansion amid rising trade tensions
Chinese officials are reportedly urging local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to suspend their expansion in the European Union (EU), potentially exacerbating future trade decoupling...
Friday 1 November 2024
Intel CEO to visit TSMC in November, say sources
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will visit TSMC in Taiwan in November, according to industry sources, who also believe that recent media claims about TSMC withdrawing the Intel discount are...
Thursday 31 October 2024
Samsung breaks record in sales in 3Q24, memory business still falls short
Samsung Electronics achieved a historic high in revenue for the third quarter of 2024. Yet, overall operating profit fell short of market expectations, primarily due to one-time expenses...
Thursday 31 October 2024
Former Samsung talent flock back to SK Hynix amidst shattering profit records
SK Hynix has demonstrated impressive performance, attracting former employees who had moved to Samsung Electronics (Samsung) back to its ranks. South Korean media analysis indicates...