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Tuesday 26 November 2024
Revolutionizing data encryption: Hong Tong acquires Initio's encryption storage line to drive secure data innovation
Headquartered in Taipei, a city renowned for its concentration of high-tech companies, the Taiwanese company HONG TONG TECHNOLOGY CO., founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of INSTANT,...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Japan's dream of chip revival: a two-pronged bet on TSMC and Rapidus
Industry sources indicate that while the Japanese government maintains high expectations for Rapidus, contingency plans are being developed. Recently appointed Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Japan combines HAPS, optical tech in space Internet gambit
Japanese space communications pioneers are charting an alternative path in the global satellite internet race, pushing beyond traditional satellite networks with a comprehensive strategy...
Monday 25 November 2024
Google advances data center sustainability with AI and clean energy
Google is advancing its global data center expansion while targeting sustainability goals centered on energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, and water reuse. Senior executives emphasize...
Monday 25 November 2024
HP brace for Trump 2.0 with leadership and supply chain overhaul to NA
Following President-Elect Donald Trump's election victory, PC brands are intensifying their strategic shifts. Hewlett-Packard (HP), the world's second-largest PC maker, has reportedly...
Monday 25 November 2024
German automakers slash jobs: What's happening to Germany's economy?
Germany's rapid post-World War II economic growth was driven by advanced industrial technology, a robust workforce, and its globally renowned luxury car brands, which dominated the...
Monday 25 November 2024
High-value demand boom: AI chips drive Samsung, SK Hynix US 2024 revenue surge
In 2024, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw their US semiconductor revenue surge, driven by robust demand from AI-focused tech firms and data centers. This growth stemmed from increased...
Monday 25 November 2024
Weekly news roundup: Trump's return casts shadow over TSMC's AI chip expansion
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Monday 25 November 2024
Taiwan drone industry urged to look beyond hardware
Taiwan is making an aggressive push into the global drone market, leveraging its manufacturing prowess and "non-red" supply chain status as Western nations seek alternatives to Chinese...
Monday 25 November 2024
JDI shifts from China OLED plans post-Trump win, eyes glass substrate business
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) anticipates its eleventh consecutive year of net losses and plans to pivot from displays to growth sectors such as semiconductor packaging substrates and...
Monday 25 November 2024
Samsung's HBM3E availability remains uncertain for Nvidia's Blackwell
During Nvidia's earnings call for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, CEO Jensen Huang expressed gratitude to supply chain partners including TSMC and SK Hynix for their contribution...
Friday 22 November 2024
Trump-style 'Made in USA' could end tariff exemptions for China-made notebooks and smartphones
Donald Trump's expected return to the White House on January 20, 2025, has intensified speculation over his trade policy plans. Liu, Director of the Regional Development Study Center...
Friday 22 November 2024
Market size, technical gaps threaten Taiwan's space dream
As global players like SpaceX dominate headlines, Taiwan is striving to carve out its own niche in the cosmos. However, the island's space aspirations are confronting significant...
Friday 22 November 2024
Taiwan ready for 2nm chips in 2025, US must wait until 2028, says economic minister
Recent concerns have emerged about semiconductor technology transfer following Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, particularly given his previous statements about...
Friday 22 November 2024
Shuang Bang upbeat on AI electronics and eco-materials outlook
Shuang Bang Industrial, a specialized maker of synthetic resins and functional fabrics in Taiwan, is optimistic about its 2025 performance. As global inventory levels continue to...