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Thursday 21 November 2024
TSMC quietly forms advanced packaging supply chain cluster in Southern Taiwan
TSMC is strategically developing a dedicated supply chain cluster on 30 hectares (300,000 square meters) of land in Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) to strengthen its advanced...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Simmunome: Revolutionizing drug development with tech bio innovation
Founded in 2019 by Armstrong Murira and Nardin Nakhla, Simmunome stands out as a pioneering Canadian techbio startup. While traditional biotech companies focus on developing therapeutics,...
Thursday 21 November 2024
SK Hynix starts mass production of world's first 321-high NAND
SK Hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has started mass production of the world's first triple-level...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Samsung expands Suzhou packaging investments to bolster HBM competitiveness
Samsung Electronics is bolstering its HBM competitiveness through significant investments in advanced packaging. Upgrades are underway at its Cheonan facility in South Korea, and...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Rohm delays SiC plant amid EV slowdown
Rohm Semiconductor is grappling with a significant slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) market, leading to reduced semiconductor demand and an unexpected financial loss.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Group to invest KRW1.8 trillion over five years, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050
LG Group (LG) has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the only South Korean conglomerate to publicly announce specific carbon neutrality goals and...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Tech sector braces as Trump signals new tariff offensive
Trump's anticipated return to the White House could reignite global trade tensions, leaving US trade partners and businesses uncertain about potential new tariff measures. While the...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Electronics reportedly establishing third plant in India
LG Electronics is reportedly planning to establish a third plant in India, continuing its recent production expansions in the country. The move aligns with the company's potential...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Display unveils stretchable panel with 50% expansion, redefining next-gen displays
LG Display (LGD) has revealed a groundbreaking prototype stretchable screen capable of expanding its stretch ratio from 20% to an impressive 50%, pushing the boundaries of flexible...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan's GenAI adoption to peak during 2025-2030 amid budget and expertise challenges, says DIGITIMES Research
The generative AI (GenAI) trend has been developing for two years, but adoption in Taiwan remains limited. A DIGITIMES Research survey suggests that Taiwanese enterprises will likely...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Foxconn invests NT$15.9 billion to establish flagship headquarters in southern Taiwan
On November 19, Foxconn announced that it had successfully obtained the qualification as the best applicant for the Kaohsiung Metro Y15 Station land development project. The company...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
TSMC faces mounting pressure as Arizona chip push intensifies
TSMC could be compelled to shift its most advanced manufacturing processes to Arizona amid renewed US focus on domestic chip production. Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Samsung reportedly to phase out MLC NAND production in 2025
Samsung Electronics will reportedly terminate its MLC NAND production by next year, shifting focus to high-capacity NAND production, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
China slashes export tax rebates for solar panels and lithium batteries by 30%
China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration has announced significant changes to its export tax rebate policy, effective December 1. The new policy eliminates rebates...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan chip gear makers cash in on TSMC 2Q24, 3Q24 orders
Taiwanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers working with TSMC are benefiting significantly from its orders, with eight of them reporting gross margins of 40-60% in the second...