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Wednesday 18 December 2024
Musk tips AI robots, drones as next boom, Taiwan plays catch up
In remarks at the Executive Yuan's 12th National Science and Technology Conference on December 16, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei relayed insights from Elon Musk, who envisions multi-functional...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Honda and Nissan in talks for potential merger amid heated EV competition
In a strategic move to consolidate resources against mounting competition in the electric vehicle market, Honda and Nissan have begun discussions about a possible merger, which would...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
US tightened chip controls put Samsung's China operations at risk
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has expanded semiconductor export controls to include high bandwidth memory (HBM), a crucial component for artificial...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Taiwan energy sector unfazed by Trump 2.0
Despite initial market jitters following Donald Trump's presidential victory, Taiwan's energy industry executives remain confident, with some reporting increased orders for solar...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chipmaker Kioxia advances in Tokyo debut after jumbo IPO
Memory-chip maker Kioxia rose in its debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, underscoring decent investor demand for new shares in Japan. After initially dropping, the company...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
US tariffs aim to steer global trade directions, says Pegatron chairman
In response to new US tariffs that may be imposed by US President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration, Pegatron chairman TH Tung pointed out that the US should value its...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Taiwan's triple threat in renewable energy: solar dumping, wind failure, and geothermal concerns
The Taiwan government's unclear position on renewable energy manufacturing has triggered a "race to the bottom" across its clean energy sectors in 2024. The recent controversy over...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chinese manufacturers stockpile South Korean components ahead of Trump 2.0
Despite continued weak demand for South Korean displays and components in 2024, an unexpected recovery has emerged near year-end. Analysts interpret this trend as a response to the...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chinese hybrids evade EV tariffs, gain ground in EU
Chinese automakers, led by BYD, are leveraging hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to strengthen their foothold in the European market, where the European Union's (EU) increased tariffs...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Rapidus partners with EDA leaders to accelerate 2nm chip design
Rapidus has established strategic partnerships with two leading electronic design automation (EDA) companies to expedite the mass production of next-generation semiconductor chips.
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Japanese companies in Taiwan decline, expansion seen in semiconductor sector
In recent developments, a report has unveiled a notable shift in the business landscape concerning Japanese companies operating in Taiwan.
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Samsung pivots to mature processes in China, navigating US export controls
Samsung Electronics is doubling down on mature process foundry services while strengthening partnerships with IC design firms to expand its footprint in China, carefully navigating...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Asia's floating wind race: South Korea, Taiwan set sail as Japan stays in port?
The competition to dominate Asia's nascent floating offshore wind market is intensifying, with Taiwan and South Korea emerging as frontrunners while Japan's cautious approach risks...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
LGD's OLED gamble: a decade of investments tested as market stalls
LG Display (LGD) has spent over a decade investing in OLED TV panel technology. However, the market's growth remains sluggish as Samsung Electronics and Chinese manufacturers prioritize...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Samsung to enter 2nm production in 2025, challenging TSMC
TSMC and Samsung Electronics (Samsung) are set to begin mass production of 2nm technology starting in 2025. Both industry giants are actively vying for customer orders. The South...