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Friday 27 September 2024
Security Summit discusses TSMC, government cyber security
At the Security Summit organized by DIGITIMES on September 25, Herming Chiueh, deputy minister at the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), highlighted the disparity in cybersecurity...
Friday 27 September 2024
Taiwan's B5G satellite program faces setbacks, but experts urge patience
Taiwan's homegrown Beyond 5G (B5G) low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite program is facing setbacks,...
Friday 27 September 2024
Japan's advancements in diamond semiconductor technology could lead to practical applications by 2025-2030
Technological breakthroughs in diamond semiconductors, known for their superior performance despite technical challenges, could lead to practical applications as early as 2025 to...
Friday 27 September 2024
Taiwan's Giga Solar Materials to establish sales office in India, eyeing local manufacturing
Taiwan-based Giga Solar Materials Corp (GSMC) announced on September 25 that it will establish a sales office in India in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by optimism about the...
Friday 27 September 2024
TSMC invests in talent development and smart manufacturing to address global skills shortage
In light of the escalating trade conflict between the US and China, coupled with the 2020 pandemic-induced global chip shortage, numerous nations are prioritizing local semiconductor...
Friday 27 September 2024
From exodus to scarcity: Fast-tracking talent growth initiatives in Japan's semiconductor industry
Japan's semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant talent shortage, with demand from chip and equipment manufacturers increasing 14-fold compared to a decade ago. Key factors...
Friday 27 September 2024
Huawei claims top spot in global wearable market in 1H24
China's Huawei Technologies has overtaken Samsung Electronics and Apple for the first time to become the world's top wearable device brand in the first half of 2024, with an accumulated...
Friday 27 September 2024
Supply chains wary over possible US recession
The US economy may be heading towards a recession, according to recent analyses. Semiconductor supply chains have reported delays and slowdowns in production ramp-ups, indicating...
Friday 27 September 2024
Semiconductor talent crunch: TSMC, Micron struggle to compete with Japan's homegrown giants
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the global semiconductor sector is witnessing an intense chip war across multiple regions, with a critical shortage of skilled talent emerging as...
Friday 27 September 2024
Semco utilizes MLCC experience to develop world's first mini solid-state battery
Semco has developed the world's first "mini oxide-based solid-state battery" capable of being integrated into wearable devices. The company is reportedly conducting product tests...
Friday 27 September 2024
Automakers in Europe, US, China face increased competition; Taiwan chipmakers seek breakthroughs
The competitive pressure on the automobile sectors in China, Europe, and the US has increased. In response, Taiwanese chipmakers involved in crucial supply chains seek breakthrough...
Friday 27 September 2024
Local TSMC suppliers in Taiwan see more opportunities for orders from Intel, Huawei, and others
TSMC's global foundry market share has surpassed 60%, due in part to its efficient fab developments. Intel, Samsung, and Huawei have begun modifying their supply chain frameworks...
Friday 27 September 2024
Can Taiwan SiC industry grow its competitiveness?
Taiwan's silicon carbide (SiC) wafer foundry sector has received a confidence boost after Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a specialty foundry affiliated with TSMC, announced...
Friday 27 September 2024
HD Renewable Energy eyes global electricity market opportunities
Taiwan-based HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) is setting its sights on international electricity market opportunities and merger and acquisition (M&A) agreements, with progress expected...
Friday 27 September 2024
US DoD authorizes 83 domestic firms; Taiwan chipmakers target tier 2 supply chain orders
A list of "Accredited Suppliers" for semiconductor design, wafer foundry, packaging, and testing, among other services, was recently published by the Defense Microelectronics Activity...