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Wednesday 16 October 2024
Global autonomous vehicle race heats up: Hyundai plays catch-up amid US and China dominance
The global autonomous vehicle market is rapidly evolving, with companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox leading innovation in technologies and services. As Chinese firms join the competition,...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung disbands LED business but will continue R&D for Micro LED
Samsung Electronics has dissolved its LED business under the Device Solutions (DS) division. However, the company will redirect related personnel towards the R&D of high-value-added...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
TsangYow sees growth from AM market recovery; Malaysia plant set for 2027 launch
TsangYow, a major transmission system manufacturer, is experiencing positive growth due to the recovery of the aftermarket (AM) component market. The company's monthly revenue continues...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung struggles with unions on both domestic and international fronts amid profit slump
Samsung Electronics reported an operating profit of less than KRW10 trillion (approx. US$7.42 billion) for the third quarter of 2024. In addition to its poor financial performance,...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
2025 DRAM expansion strategies: Samsung's conservative approach vs. SK Hynix's aggressive stance
The DRAM equipment investment plans of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix in 2025 may vary based on the sales of high bandwidth memory (HBM).
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung ramps up Galaxy S25 launch, set to stock 22 million units by June 2025
Samsung Electronics is set to launch its flagship smartphone Galaxy S25 series in early 2025, with plans to produce approximately 22 million units by June 2025.
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Taiwan sets carbon fee at US$10 amid pushback from industry and activists
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has set its carbon fee at NT$300(US$10) per ton of CO2, a rate that has sparked pushback from both environmental advocates and industry leaders.
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Taiwan's 90% AI server market share at risk as manufacturers expand globally
The Ministry of Economic Affairs released the latest statistics on server production on October 15, highlighting Taiwan's strong position in the global server manufacturing industry...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
TSMC raises CoWoS output goal again, say sources
TSMC has been urging its factory engineering and equipment suppliers to expedite shipment pull-ins, enabling the contract chipmaker to raise its monthly output target for CoWoS packaging,...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Japan's manufacturing investment in China dips for seven consecutive quarters
Japanese manufacturing companies have experienced seven straight quarters of declining capital investments in China, extending through the second quarter of 2024. A survey by Japan's...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Better, faster, cheaper: Taiwan's path to defense contracts in the US
The defense sector, once a tightly controlled and exclusive industry with high entry barriers, is opening up amid US-China tensions and rising geopolitical conflicts. This realignment...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
China's cobot market edges out foreign rivals as Taiwanese brands seek viable alternatives
The AI robotics market is expanding rapidly worldwide, with China emerging as the largest end-user market for robots, driving fierce competition among global supply chain companies...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Taiwan sets carbon fee amid economic and environmental balancing act
Taiwan is set to implement its carbon fee at NT$300 per metric ton of CO₂ equivalent starting January 1, 2025, with regulated companies to pay for 2025 emissions by May 2026.
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Apple reins in Chinese suppliers amid quality issues, turning back to Taiwanese manufacturers for reliability
In recent years, the rise of the Chinese supply chain has been putting pressure on Taiwan-based manufacturers due to factors such as cost, customer supply chain strategies, and indigenous...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Samsung DS division head signals major reforms ahead
According to recent reports, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has suspended all construction and equipment orders for its P4 and P5 plants in Pyeongtaek and has decided to exit the LED...