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Monday 22 July 2024
Doosan group unveils major restructuring for clean energy, smart machinery, semiconductor materials
South Korea's Doosan Group is reportedly undergoing a large-scale strategic restructuring to focus on three core business areas: clean energy, smart machinery, and advanced semiconductor...
Monday 22 July 2024
Catcher reportedly engages in insider trading; impact yet to be seen
Catcher Technology, a specialist in notebook chassis and a supplier of Apple's MacBooks, is involved in insider trading, according to sources with knowledge of the situation in Tai...
Monday 22 July 2024
SK Group's energy overhaul: SKI and SK E&S merge into US$72.5 billion powerhouse
South Korea's SK Group, previously considering a restructuring of its battery business, is now moving forward with a significant merger between SK Innovation (SKI) and SK E&S...
Monday 22 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: China's secret semiconductor exports surge; a SWOT analysis of India's semiconductor industry
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 15 – July 19.
Monday 22 July 2024
Smart meter installment expected to reach 1.74 billion by 2030, says DIGITIMES Research
The global adoption of smart meters is on a rapid rise, with over 1.15 billion units already installed worldwide. According to DIGITIMES Research, this number is expected to reach...
Monday 22 July 2024
South Korea eyes 6G hotspots as telecoms urge caution
The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is pushing to lead the global race in 6G commercialization by 2029, following its pioneering efforts with LTE and 5G. However,...
Monday 22 July 2024
ASML orders increase 24% in 2Q24, highlighting TSMC's N2 development
According to a Bloomberg analysis, ASML's orders grew by 23.7% in the second quarter of 2024, indicating smooth progress in TSMC's N2 process development, which may accelerate capacity...
Monday 22 July 2024
China dominates global automobile exports in 2023 as EV demand surges, says DIGITIMES Research
China's automobile exports have shown significant growth in recent years, with the export volume reaching 5.22 million units in 2023, nearly 800,000 more than Japan's, making China...
Monday 22 July 2024
Industry insiders take Trump's comments with a grain of salt
Since Donald Trump has openly requested "protection fees" from Taiwan, various interpretations have emerged to gauge the attitude of the United States towards Taiwan's role in the...
Friday 19 July 2024
Hyundai Motors to propel hydrogen bus expansion with 300 new charging stations
Hyundai Motor is set to reshape South Korea's eco-friendly bus market by significantly bolstering its hydrogen bus business. The automaker plans to make a substantial investment in...
Friday 19 July 2024
The German electrification dream falters as supplier bankruptcy surges 60%
The automotive industry's shift towards electrification is proving to be a more treacherous journey than anticipated, with actual performance falling short of expectations and investments...
Friday 19 July 2024
Samsung Exynos 2500 marks pivotal comeback amid looming competition
Samsung Electronics is making significant strides with its next-generation mobile application processor, the Exynos 2500. Despite initial reports of low yield rates, recent industry...
Friday 19 July 2024
Swancor forges alliance for recyclable low carbon circular economy
Swancor Holding recently announced its ambitious initiative, the "Recyclable Low Carbon Circular Economy Alliance." This coalition aims to spearhead collaborative efforts across industry,...
Friday 19 July 2024
Taiwan electric scooter market evolves with innovative designs and diverse options
The electric scooter market in Taiwan is experiencing significant growth, driven by an increasing variety of options and manufacturers diversifying their product lines to meet various...
Friday 19 July 2024
Samsung halts foundry line construction at P4 amid customer challenges
Samsung Electronics is reportedly adjusting its investment pace and postponing the construction of the wafer foundry line at its Pyeongtaek Plant 4 (P4) due to difficulties in securing...