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Friday 11 October 2024
Policy, production, and pragmatism: Linde LienHwa's hydrogen horizon
In the global race towards decarbonization, hydrogen energy is rapidly ascending as a key player. However, for Taiwan, an island nation with unique energy challenges, the path to...
Friday 11 October 2024
TSMC accelerates Fab AP8 project for CoWoS advanced packaging
TSMC is asking suppliers to accelerate the conversion of a plant into a CoWoS advanced packaging fab to meet strong demand from Nvidia, which is depending on the Taiwanese foundry...
Friday 11 October 2024
ASE to boost advanced packaging capacity with new K28 plant
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) is intensifying its development in the advanced packaging sector by establishing the new K28 plant in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. A groundbreaking...
Friday 11 October 2024
Hengs Technology poised for growth with innovative solar and energy storage solutions
Taiwan's largest solar photovoltaic system installer, Hengs Technology, is optimistic about its fourth-quarter performance, with signs of recovery in its solar system installation...
Friday 11 October 2024
Siemens Gamesa warns of potential shift in Asia-Pacific offshore wind market
Siemens Gamesa, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has warned that Taiwan's position as the frontrunner in Asia-Pacific's offshore wind market could be at risk, with Japan and South...
Friday 11 October 2024
Microsoft boosts investment in Taiwan with data center, talent development, and sustainability initiatives
Microsoft has made significant strides in its investment in Taiwan, including the ongoing construction of a local data center and a successful digital talent development program....
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Industry considers production cuts as NAND prices drop and IT demand fails to meet expectations
NAND Flash prices have begun to decline due to lower-than-expected IT demand. Major memory companies are reportedly planning to adjust their utilization rates and may refocus investments...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Samsung rules out foundry spin-off, citing technical challenges and strategic market priorities
Samsung Electronics issued a rare public apology on October 8, 2024, causing ripples across the semiconductor industry.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
AUO and SAS team up to power Taiwan's solar market surge
AUO and Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) have collaborated to launch large-format, double-glass, bifacial solar modules with high-efficiency output, successfully securing the...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Taiwan launches 3 AI centers for smart healthcare; NTUH director warns of past missteps
Taiwan is spearheading the global effort for smart healthcare with the launch of three specialized AI centers. These centers aim to address key industry challenges, focusing on crucial...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Telangana state aims to attract FDI beyond electronics, India Taiwan Industrial Park underway
In a significant move to bolster global investment prospects, the Telangana government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce (TCC) on October...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Taiwan's solar inverter market thrives with Delta and PrimeVOLT taking lead
Solar inverters and energy storage power converters (PCS) form the intelligent backbone of renewable energy. Taiwan's solar inverter market has been vibrant in recent years, with...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Why would TSMC increase stake investment in a mature-node foundry affiliate?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on October 8 to subscribe to a NT$3.74 billion cash capital increase (approximately US$116 million) for Vanguard International...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Taiwan's perovskite innovation: pushing solar power boundaries
As Taiwan accelerates its green energy agenda, Taiwan Perovskite Research and Industry Association Chairman Lai-Ju Chen highlights perovskite cells as the technology set to transform...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Taiwan's industrial power price hike to propel BTM energy storage amid challenges
Taiwan's industrial electricity prices will increase by 12.5% starting October 16, while residential rates remain unchanged. This significant hike presents challenges for the solar,...