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Tuesday 25 June 2024
Taiwanese IC design firms take first step into data centers
Taiwanese IC design companies are diving into data centers.
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Taiwan OSATs to see sales growth in 2H24
Taiwan-based backend houses have seen demand for advanced packaging and testing services growing from the AI chip segment, which is expected to fuel sales growth in the second half...
Monday 24 June 2024
Taiwan-based IC design houses struggle to catch up in silicon photonics as US firms lead
Although silicon photonics has become one of the most anticipated developments in the semiconductor industry, Taiwan-based IC design houses admittedly need more time to catch up with...
Monday 24 June 2024
Former TSMC R&D director Konrad Young advocates Taiwan-UK collaboration in quantum tech
Konrad Young, a pivotal figure in semiconductor research known for his leadership at TSMC told DIGITIMES Asia during his UK visit that quantum computing presents a prime...
Monday 24 June 2024
Rising business prospects for electric two-wheelers embrace high efficiency and smart features
Energy saving and carbon reduction are pivotal trends in today's automotive industry, encompassing both four-wheelers and two-wheelers. Ching-Yue Lee, senior project specialist in...
Monday 24 June 2024
Avnet empowers Taiwan's ODMs to cut into global automotive electronics supply chain amid challenges
The US-based Avnet, a distributor of IC products and electronics components, is supporting Taiwan's Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) in venturing into the global automotive market...
Monday 24 June 2024
Samsung names Apple vet to lead NA's new AI team
Samsung Electronics has hired a former senior executive from Apple to lead its new North American Artificial Intelligence team.
Monday 24 June 2024
Hitachi eyes billion-dollar AI business opportunity by integrating Microsoft cloud services into Lumada
In response to the growing corporate demand for generative AI, Japanese electronics giant Hitachi announced in 2024 that it has signed a three-year partnership contract with Microsoft...
Monday 24 June 2024
Smart cockpit features of Chinese cars woo young Thai buyers
Chinese carmakers are accelerating their entry into Thailand.
Monday 24 June 2024
South Korean manufacturers rumored to consider 'full liquidation' of old equipment
Even since the US imposed sanctions on China, South Korean manufacturers have been storing old equipment in warehouses, incurring annual rental fees exceeding KRW20 billion (approx...
Monday 24 June 2024
Weekly news roundup: pre-orders for Copilot+ PC collaborated by Microsoft, Qualcomm exceed expectations
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of June 17 – June 21.
Monday 24 June 2024
Taiwan Fertilizer's triple Focus: clean energy, eco-friendly fertilizers, and semiconductor solutions
Taiwan Fertilizer, the island's largest ammonia supplier, has inaugurated its Advanced Business Research Center at its Miaoli plant, marking a significant pivot towards clean energ...
Monday 24 June 2024
Fire at Micron Taiwan fab raises memory chip price concerns
A fire recently broke out at Micron Technology's DRAM fab in Taichung, central Taiwan, prompting concerns among industry participants regarding the short-term pricing trend.
Monday 24 June 2024
South Korean equipment makers set to benefit from BOE's 8.6G OLED plant construction in China
BOE Technology, the largest Chinese display panel manufacturer, is reportedly placing equipment orders for its 8.6-generation (8.6G) OLED panel plant under construction in China....
Monday 24 June 2024
Japan-based semiconductor material suppliers cluster in Kyushu thanks to TSMC
Thanks to TSMC's investments in Kumamoto and its commitment to local sourcing, semiconductor material suppliers, including Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TOK), Organo, and Sumco, are clustering...