CONNECT WITH US
Global supply chain: Advanced economies
Advanced economies news coverage
IN THE NEWS
Monday 14 October 2024
LG's two-pronged transformation strategy: Deepening AI integration and expanding appliance rental services
LG Electronics is transforming from a consumer electronics company into a comprehensive smart living solutions provider.
Monday 14 October 2024
ASML CEO: Asia to lead global semiconductor manufacturing for years ahead
The US and European semiconductor industries are seeing major investments, yet ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet noted that Asia's semiconductor production capacity is expanding more rapidly...
Monday 14 October 2024
Nanya struggles under DRAM downturn, losses widen in 3Q24
Taiwan's memory chipmaker Nanya Technology continues to struggle, reporting losses for the eighth consecutive quarter in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to a weak DRAM mar...
Monday 14 October 2024
Samsung reportedly lowers HBM production target by 10%; reassigns R&D personnel to boost competitiveness
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has confirmed delays in high bandwidth memory (HBM) supply, leading to a downward adjustment of its production target for 2025. To enhance semiconductor...
Monday 14 October 2024
China controls 80% of lithium battery materials market, Japanese firms seek opportunities
China's growing market share in electric vehicles (EVs) and automotive lithium-ion batteries has propelled its dominance in lithium-ion battery materials.
Monday 14 October 2024
India roundup: India eyes global semiconductor hub status
India's chip ambitions continue to gain strong support from the U.S. Taiwan-based Delta Electronics remains optimistic about India's power solutions market, driven by the country's...
Friday 11 October 2024
Samsung's HBM3E delays could shift memory market lead to SK Hynix
Samsung Electronics reported consolidated revenue of KRW79 trillion (about US$58.6 billion) and an operating profit of KRW9.1 trillion for the third quarter of 2024, missing market...
Friday 11 October 2024
SAS's new big three outshine in 2024, bolstering growth beyond semiconductors
Sino-American Silicon Products Group (SAS) continues to thrive, with GlobalWafers solidifying its position among the world's top three semiconductor silicon wafer producers. Yet,...
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwan's EV chargers rev up for fast charging era
Electric vehicle adoption hinges on charging infrastructure, and Taiwan's industry players are raising the bar with ultra-fast DC solutions to bring charging times closer to traditional...
Friday 11 October 2024
Green energy trend showers orders on heavy electrical businesses
Rising electricity costs and carbon taxes have intensified discussions around green energy, benefiting the heavy electrical industry. Companies are optimistic about growing order...
Friday 11 October 2024
Why the EU is imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs despite retaliation risk
The European Union (EU) has unleashed a powerful economic tool on China by imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), a move that increases the risk of retaliatory measures and...
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwanese firms spotlight opportunities in the UK electric vehicle market amidst industry transformation
The British automotive industry was once the world's largest car exporter, with a history dating back to the 19th century. However, with changes in the global environment and the...
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon policy shift: industry braces for CBAM impact
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has set the carbon fee at NT$300 (approx. US$9.24) per ton, effective 2025, and signaled that a Taiwan version of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...
Friday 11 October 2024
Hybrid surge brings new momentum to Taiwan's auto supply chain
Supply chain insiders say that the biggest obstacles to fully electric vehicle (EV) adoption remain a lack of charging infrastructure and limited range, and following a surge in early...
Friday 11 October 2024
SMRs emerge as potential answer to data center power needs amid AI surge
The rapid development of AI, along with the expansion of power-intensive industries like semiconductors and the electrification of vehicles and appliances, is driving a surge in electricity...