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Friday 22 November 2024
Japan plans to allocate JPY10 trillion to support seven-year initiative in semiconductors, AI
The Japanese government is preparing to provide over JPY10 trillion (approx. US$65 billion) in support for the semiconductor and AI industries by the fiscal year 2030 (April 2030...
Friday 22 November 2024
Foldable market surges: 22% growth in 2024 through Asia-Pacific region and premium innovations
The foldable smartphone market is set to expand significantly in 2024, with a projected growth rate of 22%, far surpassing the overall smartphone market's estimated 5.8% growth, according...
Friday 22 November 2024
Taiwan evaluates potential impact of Trump's proposed China trade status revocation
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his plan to name Howard Lutnick, a prominent China critic, as Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick will oversee the management of US tariffs and...
Friday 22 November 2024
JSR sets up EUV photoresist plant in South Korea to meet semiconductor demand
Japanese photoresist leader JSR is building a production base in South Korea to manufacture metal-oxide resists (MOR), a critical material for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography...
Friday 22 November 2024
Japan halts funding for all-polymer battery firm APB amid company crisis
Japanese authorities have officially terminated subsidies for APB Corp, a pioneer in next-generation all-polymer battery technology, amid severe financial difficulties and leadership...
Friday 22 November 2024
Thunder Tiger seeks partnership with Israeli lens company to expand drone production lines in Taiwan
Thunder Tiger Technology, a leading drone manufacturer in Taiwan, has revealed impressive achievements at this year's AUSA (Association of the United States Army) Convention and has...
Friday 22 November 2024
Vivo targets doubled X200 sales as the first Dimensity 9400 AI smartphone makes Taiwan debuts
Vivo unveiled its flagship X200 smartphone series in Taiwan on November 21, marking a significant collaboration with MediaTek, Zeiss, and other technology partners. The company highlighted...
Friday 22 November 2024
HBM memory supply to scale in 2025
With the acceleration of Blackwell mass manufacturing, the capacity of HBM3E will greatly grow. According to industry estimates, after a twofold rise in HBM production in 2024, demand...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Finesse Technology rides TSMC, Applied Materials wave: Expansion to Kumamoto with optimistic outlook
Finesse Technology, a subsidiary of Highlight Technology Corp, specializes in semiconductor ozone supply systems, remote plasma sources (RPS), RF power systems, and technical maintenance...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Sluggish telecom market growth prompts operators to become full-stack technology suppliers, says IDC
Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services will reach US$1,544 billion in 2024, representing an increase of 2.4% year-on-year, according to the Worldwide Semiannual...
Thursday 21 November 2024
IQE Taiwan IPO plans remain for 2025 amid strategic review
IQE, a British manufacturer of compound semiconductor wafers and materials solutions, will proceed with its plan to list its Taiwan subsidiary in 2025, despite considering a potential...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Edom monitors infrastructure development; partners with Nvidia on industrial control, healthcare
IC distributor Edom Technology projects that current trends will extend into 2025, with AI remaining the industry's core focus. The company is actively monitoring infrastructure developments...
Thursday 21 November 2024
SK Hynix closes in on Samsung with NAND market share set to top 20%
SK Hynix's strategic focus on high-end NAND memory, coupled with rising AI-driven demand, is expected to push its annual market share above 20% in 2024, bringing it closer to industry...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Taiwan govt to leverage semiconductor and AI advantages for US tariff exemption talks
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 10–20% tariff on all US imports, including those from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, has prompted Taiwan's government to prepare negotiations...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Japan expected to announce additional US$1.3 billion investment in Rapidus
Reports from Kyodo and Nikkei indicate that the Japanese government intends to invest around JPY200 billion (approx. US$1.3 billion) in Rapidus during the fiscal...