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Monday 6 January 2025
TSMC's Kumamoto plant faces utilization ramp-up challenges amid automotive sector slowdown
While smartphone and PC markets show signs of AI-driven recovery, the global automotive sector's weak outlook for 2025 is impacting major semiconductor manufacturers including TSMC,...
Monday 6 January 2025
TEL CEO: AI to dominate 70% of global semiconductor market by 2030
Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) forecasts the global semiconductor market will surpass US$1 trillion by 2030, with AI-related semiconductors driving 70% of the growth. To seize this...
Monday 6 January 2025
Samsung Display to unveil 18.1-inch foldable OLED panel at CES 2025
Samsung Display (SDC) is set to introduce its latest 18.1-inch foldable OLED panel at the upcoming Las Vegas-based CES 2025 on January 7, 2025. The innovative display can be folded...
Monday 6 January 2025
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Monday 6 January 2025
Hanwha Qcells secures US$1.45 billion federal loan for Georgia solar hub
Hanwha Qcells, a subsidiary of Hanwha Solutions, has secured a US$1.45 billion low-interest loan to accelerate the development of its integrated Solar Hub in Georgia, the US. The...
Monday 6 January 2025
US ramps up solar trade barriers as China struggles with oversupply
The global solar energy landscape enters 2025 with seismic shifts as the US tightens trade measures against Southeast Asia and China's dominance in N-type TOPCon technology sparks...
Monday 6 January 2025
Taiwan drives defense tech through trusted industries, eyes drone expansion
Global conflicts have accelerated the integration of emerging technologies into defense strategies, with countries prioritizing supply chain resilience. In Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te's...
Monday 6 January 2025
Japan's challenges in advanced semiconductor manufacturing
Unlike Europe's Dark Ages, Japan's semiconductor industry has maintained its strength throughout its history. Japan dominates the semiconductor materials industry and holds one-third...
Monday 6 January 2025
Sekisui Chemical to invest US$2 billion in perovskite solar cells by 2030
Sekisui Chemical is set to acquire Sharp's Sakai facility in Osaka to construct a new factory for next-generation perovskite solar cells. Sekisui plans to form a new solar cell company...
Friday 3 January 2025
TSMC talent poaching limits highlighted by Samsung exec departure
Following the widely reported departure of Lin Jing-cheng "Vic" (J. C. Lin) from Samsung Electronics in December 2024, industry analysts are now assessing the impact of his brief...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan extends IC design subsidies amid US$914.07 million budget gap
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will launch the second phase of its subsidy program for domestic IC design houses in 2025, aimed at boosting their competitiveness against...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan welcomes digital nomads with relaxed visa and residency rules
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) has refined its Employment Gold Card policy, benefiting over 10,000 individuals, and is now seeking to attract digital nomads by significantly...
Friday 3 January 2025
Zhen Ding to establish AI production base in Southern Taiwan Science Park, eye revenue growth by 2H25
Leading PCB manufacturer Zhen Ding has received approval to set up an AI park at the Southern Taiwan Science Park. The company is expected to invest NT$2 billion (US$61 million) to...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan expands control list on core tech exports to China
Taiwan has implemented comprehensive regulations to prevent the transfer of sensitive technologies, including advanced chips, to mainland China, reinforcing national security and...
Friday 3 January 2025
India's machine tool demand surges, Japanese firms seek growth as Chinese competition intensifies
India's growing economy and the make-in-India initiative have spurred significant demand for machine tools in electronics, automotive, and semiconductors, prompting Japanese manufacturers...