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Tuesday 24 June 2025
Exclusive: 'A Chip Odyssey' director crafts semiconductor epic
The documentary 'A Chip Odyssey,' which chronicles the development of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, premiered on June 13, 2025. It quickly surpassed NT$5 million (approx. US$169,141)...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Samsung takes cautious approach to adopting next-gen smartphone battery technologies
While Chinese smartphone manufacturers are using large battery capacities and fast charging speeds to launch a fierce marketing war, Samsung Electronics has chosen to "take a step...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan copper foil maker Co-Tech sees stable AI server demand despite industry headwinds
Taiwan-based Co-Tech Development said Monday it expects steady orders for specialized copper foils used in AI servers through the second half of 2025, even as the broader industry...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Japan races to build domestic drone supply chain as China tightens grip
Japanese drone makers, long proud of their "Made in Japan" branding, remain heavily reliant on low-cost components from China, including key parts like electronic speed controllers,...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
1.4nm put on ice: Samsung reportedly reroutes foundry push to 2nm yield gains
Samsung Electronics is reportedly pushing back plans to build its 1.4nm test production line, shifting its focus toward improving yield and capacity for the 2nm node, now expected...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
IC design sector 2Q25 operations remain stable amid currency volatility
As the second quarter of 2025 gradually comes to a close, Taiwan's IC design sector is facing the traditional off-season with a generally optimistic outlook. Industry players believe...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan opens satellite frequency applications to boost digital resilience
Taiwan revised satellite communication regulations and opened frequency license applications as part of efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and integrate with global technologies...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Aurona Industries anticipates sales growth except for China
Aurona Industries, a PCB substrate manufacturer, reported a 1.2% revenue growth in May, driven by higher orders from the electronics industry following a temporary US tariff grace...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
South Korea's chip firms target Japan in bid to break global design bottleneck
South Korean semiconductor companies are making a concerted push into Japan, positioning themselves to capture opportunities in one of the world's most underpenetrated but promising...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event set for July 9, spotlighting AI-driven foldable devices
Samsung Electronics officially announced that it will hold its Galaxy Unpacked launch event at 10 p.m. Taiwan time on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. Industry insiders anticipate the...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan govt research subsidies to power next-gen nuclear energy development
Having just delivered its promise to end nuclear power use in Taiwan, the government is now offering subsidies to research emerging nuclear power technologies.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
LX Semicon reportedly joins Apple's iPad Pro OLED DDI supply chain, eyeing Samsung's market dominance
South Korea's LX Semicon has reportedly secured a position in Apple's supply chain for OLED display driver ICs (DDIs) used in the latest iPad Pro models, marking a significant breakthrough...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Exclusive interview with JDI Taiwan: Is microLED ready to challenge high-generation AMOLED in IT?
With both China and South Korea accelerating the construction of high-generation AMOLED panel production lines to target IT applications, the display panel industry has seen a step-up...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Taiwan accelerates autonomous bus trials and EV adoption to tackle 5,000-driver shortage
Taiwan is currently grappling with a shortage of approximately 5,000 bus drivers, prompting the government to accelerate the integration of autonomous driving technology into its...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Samsung to expand 1c DRAM production in 2H25 after significant yield improvements
Samsung Electronics will begin expanding investment in sixth-generation 10nm-class DRAM (1c DRAM) production starting in the second half of 2025. Industry observers interpret this...